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It really disturbed me discovering how many nominally liberal people who would react in horror at casual use of the n word are quite comfortable with genocidal
by pydry 2mo ago
It really disturbed me discovering how many nominally liberal people who would react in horror at casual use of the n word are quite comfortable with genocidal racism.
- buellerbueller 2mo agoHell, those folks react in horror at literally quoting the n-word as written in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
- throw10920 2mo agoUse-mention distinction is lost on a lot of people. It's a useful test for whether someone is reacting to a word (e.g. "damn") out of pure emotion and conditioning, or whether they're acting rationally.
- buellerbueller 2mo agoNever heard the name of that concept before (though obviously am aware of it). Thanks for enlightening me today!
- throw10920 2mo agoYou're welcome! There's nothing quite like finding the phrase that labels a concept you've been aware of for a long time.
- Forgeties79 2mo agoUnfortunately there will always be people across the political spectrum who pearl clutch over media they personally find distasteful. The question is do any of them care when the rubber meets the road in reality. Christian conservative, progressive atheist, all are capable of failing that test.
- A_D_E_P_T 2mo agoAnd, with a perfectly straight face, they'll say: "B-but ackshually it's NOT genocide! They're not all dead yet!" Beyond disturbing, I think.
- sp527 2mo agoWhy should it surprise? It was never about values, it was about signaling. This is commonplace.
- thrance 2mo agoAs you said, nominally liberal. What Israel is doing is deeply illiberal, and actual liberals, if there are any left, don't support the Zionist project. That's why support for Israel is such a good wedge issue that leftists keep hammering on. If a nominally liberal politician is willing to support such an obviously illiberal position, then what other fundamental liberal values are they willing to give up?