I've heard "device" used in this sense many times. See defs 2-4.http://www.dictionary.com/browse/device
The reason you've never heard "device" used in this sense before is that he's squirming to avoid a much simpler word ("lie").https://twitter.com/thegarance/status/797203239196356608 …
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@thegarance@TheWeek I have plenty of times & it always means lie unless it relates to story craft which always implies manipulationThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@thegarance@TheWeek "bullshit" is another word that comes to mindThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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DT also walked back 'repeal and replace' of Obamacare. So many ‘devices’. Add it to the divisiveness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2016-37953528 …
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nothing quite like a squirming Newt
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@thegarance@TheWeek "device", like the "plot device" in shitty movies ?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@thegarance@TheWeek It's called negotiations, you put your demands high, settle for lower. Every good business person does that.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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