Inartful - the new word

[keopeli]

"I have explained all such comments - even those inartfully made and taken out of context - on numerous occasions, including with representatives of your network."

I keep running the spell check and it keeps telling me that "inartfully" is not a word in the English language.

So, I've taken the liberty of authoring the definition:

in·art·ful (ĭn-ärt'fəl) pronunciation
adj.

1. Not lawful; illegal.
2. Contrary to accepted morality or convention; illicit.
3. Of, relating to, or being a child or children born to unmarried parents.

I base this on the origin of the word, as it was invented to describe the following comment by Delay:

After the passing of Terry Schiavo in spite of the unprecedented intervention of Congress and the Administration into a local controversy over marriage rights, Delay released the following statement:

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=45102

"Mrs. Schiavo's death is a moral poverty and a legal tragedy. This loss happened because our legal system did not protect the people who need protection most, and that will change. The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior, but not today. Today we grieve, we pray, and we hope to God this fate never befalls another. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schindlers and with Terri Schiavo's friends in this time of deep sorrow."

And, of course, the law that was allegedly broken:

Federal criminal statute, 18 U.S.C. §115 (a)(1)(B).

“Whoever threatens to assault…. or murder, a United States judge… with intent to retaliate against such… judge…. on account of the performance of official duties, shall be punished ”

This possible violation was addressed by Senator Lautenberg:

http://rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/lautenberg_letter_delay_schiavo_401.htm

Delay's belated apology referred to his "inartful" remarks.

At a news conference yesterday, DeLay said those comments were made in an "inartful way," adding, "I shouldn't have said it that way, and I apologize for saying it that way." DeLay also expressed regret for failing to "explain it or clarify my remarks." He tried to explain ... his remarks by noting he was "passionate, particularly the moment and the day that Terri Schiavo was starved to death."

Notice that Delay never denies he means to take retribution against the persons responsible.

http://www.americanprogressaction.org/site/pp.asp?c=klLWJcP7H&b=508533

Before apologizing, Delay spent two weeks saying things like:

DeLay's spokesman, Dan Allen, said that "bjective observers know that Majority Leader DeLay was once again expressing his disappointment in how the courts clearly ignored the intent of the legislation that was passed. To suggest otherwise is simply obscene."

and

...six days after his initial remarks, DeLay responded to Lautenberg and refused to back down, instead taking the opportunity to attack Lautenberg. DeLay said that any criticism of his remarks "reveals either ignorance or contempt for the framework of checks and balances that make our constitutional republic possible." DeLay added that "nothing in my statement was threatening, irresponsible, dangerous, inappropriate, intimidating, or reckless.… No sincere interpretation of my statement could lead a reader to any other conclusion."

Now, according to my Constitutional knowledge, the House of Representatives has no oversight over the judicial branch. That means that a comment such as "The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior" can not refer to lawful proceedings that Mr. Delay may direct. Therefore, "Whoever threatens to assault…" is a plausible argument for an indictment. Denials are after the fact.

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As for the unwed parents meaning, here's a sample sentence:

As the adopted daughter of Rachel, who's father abondonded her before birth, the inartful child Ann had no hope of salvation.

[FrenchieCat]

1. Interesting....

How this use of language is so completely weaved into messages.

Thanks for the heads-up!

[blogbear]

2. It is interesting how road kill would try and convince us they are

street smart with lingo..