Yup. Political language shapes perception and drifts people in a certain direction. Meanings change in ways that are "subtle". Over time the entire definition is changed. A good example of that is to compare mainstream "liberalism" of 50 years ago to mainstream "liberalism" now or even 30 years ago. Many who identify with that 'brand' ha…
Yup. Political language shapes perception and drifts people in a certain direction. Meanings change in ways that are "subtle". Over time the entire definition is changed. A good example of that is to compare mainstream "liberalism" of 50 years ago to mainstream "liberalism" now or even 30 years ago. Many who identify with that 'brand' have over a relatively short period of time drifted their views to align with their 'brand'. It's shaping.
Yup. Political language shapes perception and drifts people in a certain direction. Meanings change in ways that are "subtle". Over time the entire definition is changed. A good example of that is to compare mainstream "liberalism" of 50 years ago to mainstream "liberalism" now or even 30 years ago. Many who identify with that 'brand' have over a relatively short period of time drifted their views to align with their 'brand'. It's shaping.