[-] bec@lemmy.nz 12 points 1 week ago

Reuters not honest enough to write “killing” much less “murder”.

[-] bec@lemmy.nz 19 points 1 week ago

The headline frames hypocrisy as the sin rather than the silencing of climate protest.

[-] bec@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 week ago

I’ve always wished Democratic candidates would be contemptuous when needed. Gutsy. Maybe I’m all wrong, but if for instance Clinton had strongly stood behind having said deplorable.

[-] bec@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 week ago

it looks like that to me too

Genuine question. I do want to engage in discussing political matters—well, some days, when I’m up for it—but I’m hesitant because I expect to be viewed with some paranoia. I will do my best not to even look at votes. If I snark on headlines for some time, which I would enjoy, maybe enough people will figure out I’m not something bad.

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I know it’s used toward Trumpist politicians so far. Was the context such that “weirdo” was the only sensible choice?

I feel troubled by this because Keep Austin Weird, Keep Portland Weird, etc., which is normally celebrated. And I’m weird.

bec

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