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Words and language are powerful tools by which an individual can express ideas, whether abstract, actionable, or concrete. As a writer and editor, I know firsthand that language and the meanings we attach to words very much impact, influence, develop, and change the attitudes that we have toward the subjects of discussion. That is why people are easily insulted or upset by word choices. Changing a phrase — even if it holds the same literal meaning — alters the subtle connotations and nuances of the speech, and communicates a different meaning and context than the original phrasing.
feel like this indicates some of the areas that could be debated separately from arguments about privilege
― Tyskie in the giro (Noodle Vague), Friday, 20 September 2013 14:04 (eleven years ago) link
two months pass...
four months pass...
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nakh shared this quote w/ me about thatcher:
There had never been a cabinet with so many Jewish men - me, Michael Howard, Leon Brittan. I wondered why, and the conclusion I came to is not that she had a thing for Jews, but that she was one of those rare politicians without the faintest whiff of antisemitism.
― Mordy, Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:45 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Nakh being in Thatcher's cabinet does explain a lot
― Neil S, Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:46 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
and i think , tbh, that the majority of the anti-thatcher sentiment on ilx might well have its root there as opposed to the policies that so many of them apologise for under nu-labour
― rust in pieces (darraghmac), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:47 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Well you're the expert on British politics after all
― Tom D (Tom D.), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:47 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
i've got critical distance tbftm
― rust in pieces (darraghmac), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:49 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Nowhere near enough distance if you ask me
― Tom D (Tom D.), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:49 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
jealous cos we managed the break in 1921 imo
― rust in pieces (darraghmac), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:50 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
You'd never guess
― Tom D (Tom D.), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:50 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
well we have a functioning labour party, it's true
― rust in pieces (darraghmac), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 14:51 (1 year ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
quality exchange tom d is a high value poster imo
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Thursday, 29 May 2014 14:52 (ten years ago) link
five months pass...