That One

As a "wordsmith" I thought I should chime in on McCain's use of the phrase. "That one" in last night debate.

Personally, I think it was a rude thing to call the Senator. But I am alarmed by the trend of summing up political events into shorter and shorter sound bites.

Example:

"We have nothing to fear, but fear itself."
FDR

"Read my lips, no new taxes."
George Bush

"That one."
John McCain

WINK
Sarah Palin

Sometimes shorter isn't better.