Over the last several weeks, a number of readers have complained about my use of the word “Plamegate” to describe the Wilson/Plame/Rove/Novak, etc. investigation. The problem, they say, is the hoary old “-gate” suffix. But eliminating it would get rid not only of “Plamegate,” but most other names for the investigation — for example, “Nadagate.” So a reader suggests an alternative:

The Left has gotten away with the term “-gate” for too many years, and it appears to have been adopted by most everyone. Perhaps using the term “-quiddick,” or “-aquiddick,” as may be the case, would be more appropriate….I suggest “Plamaquiddick.”