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[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Wasn't "woke" originally a good term until right wing screechers took it over at an insult? They do that a lot, every time some positive phrase or idea starts to gain traction. Seems intentional.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Poisoning a word that means "not ignorant of the systems of oppression in the world" sounds like a great game plan for the oppressor.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

Its still good. Their scorn is a badge of pride.