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rampartd

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3. we are programmed by language

Reply to usonian (Reply #2)

Tue May 5, 2026, 02:01 AM

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capitalism, most words really, seem to mean weird things when it becomes convenient.

"war" is a recent example of a word defined out of existence. that process has taken a while

more suddenly a "warrant" is just a pick up order from a bureaucrat, but every bit as effective as a "judicial warrant"

oh, and what are the good pedophiles called now? phebophiles? i need to lookthat up.

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Canadian fiddler sues Google after AI Overview wrongly claimed he was a sex offender [View all] usonian Tuesday OP

i'm a fiddler not a diddler rampartd Tuesday #1

Agree, but we're in a society where money is God. And nothing else matters. You know the examples. usonian Tuesday #2

we are programmed by language rampartd Tuesday #3

I find that the fascists (of any time and any ilk) disconnect words from meaning. Words are weapons, used for effect. usonian Tuesday #4

the orwellian aspects of this dystopia are stunning rampartd Tuesday #5

Too late to distinguish. usonian Tuesday #6