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5. And if you're going to say that it is just semantics...

Sat May 3, 2025, 12:35 PM

May 3

words are important, they are used to describe and frame. As we've seen by the monster we have as president, language matters.

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Why does character matter when it comes to oppressed minorities? [View all] EnergizedLib May 3 OP

You're right of course. choie May 3 #1

What about people who happen to be here illegally? EnergizedLib May 3 #2

then they are people who are here illegally. choie May 3 #3

And if you're going to say that it is just semantics... choie May 3 #5

We don't even consider that for any other crime. unblock May 3 #6

Human beings Cirsium May 3 #8

We're witnessing that in real time EnergizedLib May 3 #7

It has always been like this. Behind the Aegis May 3 #9