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Another Word Dead
« on: January 25, 2021, 10:11:00 AM »
Following the death of terms such as "Fascist" and "Peaceful Protest", I just realized the word "Unity" no longer means what it used to.  Apparently now it means "get in line". 
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2021, 01:49:47 PM »
you forgot "or else"
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2021, 05:04:18 PM »
"Unify" used to mean something akin to "engage opposing factions in a common dialogue." Apparently to Biden, Harris, and the Dems "unify" now means "beat the opposing faction into submission."
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2021, 05:05:14 PM »
As a replacement for "fascist," let me suggest "woke" as an adjective, or "peaceful protester," if the noun form is required.

To replace "peaceful protest," try "MAGA rally," "Trump rally," or "Tea Party."

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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2021, 05:56:26 PM »
How about "common sense"?
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2021, 05:58:50 PM »
Quote from: WLJ on January 25, 2021, 05:56:26 PM
How about "common sense"?

That's no where near as common as it should be.
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2021, 07:49:25 PM »
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2021, 08:28:09 PM »
Quote from: WLJ on January 25, 2021, 05:56:26 PM
How about "common sense"?

Common sense is now known by words like "hate" and "intolerance."
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2021, 08:34:47 PM »
I forgot another:  "Let's have a dialog" now means "stop talking and listen to me".
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2021, 08:41:10 PM »
"racist" of course.  It use to mean "believing another racial group is inherently inferior to one's own".  Based on that definition, very few things that are labeled as racist actually are.
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2021, 09:24:29 PM »
Quote from: Nick1911 on January 25, 2021, 08:41:10 PM
"racist" of course.  It use to mean "believing another racial group is inherently inferior to one's own".  Based on that definition, very few things that are labeled as racist actually are.

If you want to say that something is racist, "anti-racist" is now the accepted term. And of course, anti-racist things are now known as "racist." See also, fascist and anti-fascist.
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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2021, 09:35:42 PM »
When the left wants to compromise, they mean they want you to capitulate.  :old:

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Re: Another Word Dead
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2021, 09:37:46 PM »
Free Speech
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