The term "politically correct" started its life in the 60's and 70's when leftist groups used it IRONICALLY to criticize other leftists who were excessively dog

The term "politically correct" started its life in the 60's and 70's when leftist groups used it IRONICALLY to criticize other leftists who were excessively dogmatic. Somehow in the early 90's the term got lifted by the hard right to describe _anyone_ who they believe promoted progressive ideas. I remember when Rush Limbaugh was in his peak, he used the term "PC" constantly. Since that time it has come to be used exactly as you describe by the hard right and increasingly, the mainstream, which happens to also be shifting to the hard right. Whatever the history, "politically correct" has always been an insult. While there certainly are people who think they're 100% correct in politics, no reasonable person wants to labeled by others as "PC". Unfortunately, there's been some developments which make me wonder whether some are actually embracing the term without irony. That's disturbing and it is a sign that really, really bad stuff may be coming.