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What is a "small majority"? Freudian slip?
by NewJazz 24d ago
What is a "small majority"? Freudian slip?
- cramer4next 24d agoYour reading too deep. A small majority is a group of individuals that attempt to speak for masses when in fact their statements or beliefs are non-reflective of the majority. Its like that experiment they do with a group of children where they tell 9 out of 10 children to say 2+2=5 and the 10th child just goes along with it by answer 5 too. Either because they want to fit in or they are just angry and want to belong. Forced conformency for being the odd person out when surrounded by the "small majority".
- NewJazz 23d agoYou're thinking of the phrase "vocal minority".
- cramer4next 23d agoFive years ago I'd agree with you, but in the current climate "minority" has negative connotations associated with it. E.g. a deminished value of opinion and lack of representation. Thus "small majority" has become more palatable and socially acceptable.
- piva00 18d agoThat's your attempt at a neologism, I had no idea what you meant until you tried explaining it and honestly it feels a bit unnecessary... Say what you mean.
- cramer4next 17d agoI'd say the same with you using the term neologism. Seems pretentious. First time I've ever heard the term or yet had anyone ever use it during a conversation. We all learn new things everyday and travel in different social circles. The fact is everything is hip and new at one time or not, but "small majority", has been around for at least 5+ years.
- piva00 17d agoNeologism is a somewhat common word in my native language (neologismo), it's a term I learnt in middle school during language classes, sorry if it sounds "pretentious" to you but it's a perfectly apt word to describe what I wanted. "Small majority" is of a different kind, much more akin to weasel words. Hence: say what you mean, don't hide behind a neologism that tries to masquerade as something else.
- cramer4next 17d agoI have no clue what "weasel words" mean. None of this is common in my native language or socio economic up bringing. One of things I've learned in life is to know your audience. Speak words that anyone can understand. I have very clearly articulated the definition of what "small majority" means to the point that anyone can comprehend it. Instead of circling the drink why don't you psychoanalyze "what i really mean". Or more like what think the deep rooted issue is here? What am i not saying?