Quote by: William Safire

The noun phrase straw man, now used as a compound adjective as in 'straw-man device, technique or issue,' was popularized in American culture by 'The Wizard of Oz.'


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Safire
  • DescriptionAmerican journalist
  • BornDecember 17, 1929
  • DiedSeptember 27, 2009
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionColumnist; Journalist; Author
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom