re: some thoughts on the manipulation of political language...
"Official definitions are self serving declarations that pit government against those that are revolutionary, have ideological purposes opposed to the existing power structure, dare to threaten property, or want to change society by coercion."
Here's a definition: when you plant bombs to blow up a train killing 200 innocent civilians.
Mark Twain said, "when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging."
That's good advise; you could try following it.