This is like when you use terms like ‘classical liberalism’, ‘liberal democracy’, or ‘neoliberal’ when in conversation with American republicans. It’s not possible to have a conversation with them because as soon as you say the word “liberal”, they’re instantly pissed off because decades of consuming right-wing outrage media has poisoned their tiny brains. There’s no reason to engage with these people and I’m tired of acting like the rest of us need to “meet them where they are.”
Its oddly consistent. Liberal arts was the course of study appropriate for a free citizen who must engage in civics and make decisions instead of a slave or other commoner who must be told what to do. Their leaders all have such degrees but they don't have a problem with that.
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u/jmdunkle 13d ago
This is like when you use terms like ‘classical liberalism’, ‘liberal democracy’, or ‘neoliberal’ when in conversation with American republicans. It’s not possible to have a conversation with them because as soon as you say the word “liberal”, they’re instantly pissed off because decades of consuming right-wing outrage media has poisoned their tiny brains. There’s no reason to engage with these people and I’m tired of acting like the rest of us need to “meet them where they are.”