Difference between revisions of "Essay:Liberal code words"
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*"[[Think for yourself]]" is a [[liberal code word]] for "reject wisdom merely because it comes from another person" | *"[[Think for yourself]]" is a [[liberal code word]] for "reject wisdom merely because it comes from another person" | ||
*"[[Progressive]]" sounds good by invoking "[[progress]]", but it refers specifically to making progress towards liberal goals | *"[[Progressive]]" sounds good by invoking "[[progress]]", but it refers specifically to making progress towards liberal goals | ||
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| + | *[http://mongomutter.blogspot.com/2004/10/liberal-codewords.html Mongo's mutterings] | ||
Revision as of 16:40, March 18, 2008
Liberal code words are ordinary-sounding terms which are used by liberals to promote their worldview.
- "Think for yourself" is a liberal code word for "reject wisdom merely because it comes from another person"
- "Progressive" sounds good by invoking "progress", but it refers specifically to making progress towards liberal goals