Re: A side note, YES! It is US, and more particularly

I wouldn't put the blame on the language, rather, the author of the writing, since the language contains enough bullets, i.e., words, that a craftsman of reasonable skill finds no fault with the language in providing expression.
Were the language insufficient for expression, then new words would be invented, as has repeatedly occurred by example of new words added including ion, wavelength, frequency, heat transfer coefficient, etc.

Those wishing to improve their English skills ought first begin with Ben Franklins autobiography, and a dictionary in the other hand.