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This drives me nuts. Biden on Gitmo:

"This has become the greatest propaganda tool that exists for recruiting of terrorists around the world. And it is unnecessary to be in that position," said Joseph Biden (D-Del.).
(via AP)

As a policy proposition, Biden is right, of course.

But look at the language: "This has become..." It's the passive voice! And in the passive voice, there's no accountability! How did it "become"? Why? Who is responsible? Was it magic? Did it just happen?

C'mon, Senator! Use the active voice! Assign some blame! Let me try:

Bush's torture policies have backfired. Bush has turned Guantanomo into the greatest propaganda tool that exists for recruiting of terrorists around the world.

See how easy it is?

As Hillary says:

"I mean, c'mon, toughen up, guys, it's only our Constitution and country at stake," she said. "Let's get some spine."
(via Times)

Start showing some spine by using the active voice!