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I realized that even here I wasn't very clear. What I was saying was that you shouldn't have to say that you don't support racists before every single statement
by tenaciousDaniel 9y ago
I realized that even here I wasn't very clear. What I was saying was that you shouldn't have to say that you don't support racists before every single statement. But because of how our language has shifted, you now have to, and it's unfortunate.
- CWuestefeld 9y agoI don't think this is a language problem at all. It's because of a stupid binary us vs them mindset. Any time you offer a criticism, it's automatically perceived as support of the other tribe. Any admission that your own tribe might not be as pure as the new-fallen snow, or that the other tribe isn't always completely evil, is enough to brand someone as a pariah. As long as we keep up this attitude, we're going to continue - and deepen our political divides.