I tis not "common" anywhere. I don't think anyone claimed it was. The language and art of media mongers of this caliber is to make things seem as overblown and electrifying as possible so you will be enthralled. That's where their revenues come from. The more enthralled readers, the more advertising bucks they get. Enthralled means you don't wake up and notice what the fuck they are doing with their weird language tricks.

Not all journalists are doing this, but unfortunately too many are.

"Wake up, Amurika!"

Pitts off.




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