'Who gives a sh*t'? TPM's Josh Marshall didn't ALWAYS think words don't matter

Potayto, potahto … Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall just wants to call the whole thing off:

Get a Life, Folks. Who gives a shit about what words we use to describe ISIS? http://t.co/FHKrrMFd9B

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 19, 2015

Ah, how times have changed:

https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/568516248335593472

@AlexParkerDC @rickhasen This is specific meaning of the word and used advisedly.

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/568516394993586176

A few thoughts on the un-American word "Homeland' and why we should stop using it. http://t.co/FgqYs2uyVB

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 19, 2014

https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/568516675034681344

Good Lord! Can someone explain to like everyone in the media the definition of the word 'reactionary' vs 'reactive' …

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) December 19, 2013

https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/568517456215437313

@joshtpm why does the word "defecate" now sound more obscene than "crap"?

— Brad DeLong ?? (@delong) September 21, 2012

@delong I was actually wondering the same thing. but of course much thought goes into every word choice.

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 21, 2012

What’s with the change of heart, Josh?

https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/568518148158173185

Ohhhhh. That explains it.