But having given us error, platitude and childish understanding, what doe the Commissioner then propose?

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It used to be a platitude of Western and Marxist analysis of China that wrenching economic change would demand political reform.

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The old platitude is true, it is not just about WHAT you know.

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There is no deal yet, of course, but the fact that Mr. Boehner has moved off the no-increase platitude suggests there will be a compromise.

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The idea that the kids are whizzes at multimedia tasking is a platitude confected by middle-aged techno gurus to peddle their expertise as explainers of generational difference.

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With his photogenic wife and young kids frequently by his side, he will certainly match the First Lady platitude for platitude on the importance of the family and how children matter.

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It is now time for the industry to take a leadership role in addressing any lingering safety concerns so that we may finally make energy independence a reality, not just a platitude.

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The current controversy is also playing to the perception of many voters (Jewish or not) that Mrs Clinton says one thing in public usually a platitude while holding very different, even vitriolic, views in private.

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This is no empty platitude.

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