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A defining feature of this era is that language doesn’t matter, starting with "fake news" in the summer of 2016. Riot/protest, fascist, coup - these terms and m
by pbourke 6y ago
A defining feature of this era is that language doesn’t matter, starting with "fake news" in the summer of 2016. Riot/protest, fascist, coup - these terms and more have been co-opted and reflected back at the other side. Same words, different meaning in the opposing context.
- akie 6y ago"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind."