I have another theory. Liberals and mediots in particular love to hear the sound of their own voices. Thus, the more syllables the better. So “African American” is seven times better than “black.” This phenomenon also is manifested in “the city of Philadelphia” instead of just “Philadelphia” or the “state of Louisiana” instead of “Louisiana.”
“This phenomenon also is manifested in “the city of Philadelphia” instead of just “Philadelphia” or the “state of Louisiana” instead of “Louisiana.”’
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“The Commonwealth of Massachusetts” certainly qualifies.
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But why do Rush and people on this forum use the term? It’s driving me nuts.