What are some leftist aphorisms that got co-opted and abused by libs? (hexbear.net)

submitted 9 months ago by BeanBoy@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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I noticed people started to use the idea of “no ethical consumption under capitalism” to just be completely irresponsible and just stop trying at all. I don’t think the point of that is to give up completely lol

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[-] Rom@hexbear.net 66 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I saw someone accuse leftists of being "reactionary," as if the term means "one who reacts." Thankfully I don't think they've really picked up on that term yet.

[-] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 47 points 9 months ago

"reactionary," as if the term means "one who reacts."

Liberals actually think that it's what it means. Political education is intentionally non-existent.

[-] johnmccainstumor@hexbear.net 16 points 9 months ago

Does that make us actionary?

[-] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 10 points 9 months ago

I guess the opposite will be proactionary.

[-] TrashGoblin@hexbear.net 40 points 9 months ago

That one is not just libs, it's extremely widespread. I think the process is people use "reactionary" instead of "reactive", because longer word = smarter.