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What Does This Phrase Mean?
8/11/2010 | Self

Posted on 08/11/2010 3:54:11 PM PDT by CTOCS

"Speaking Truth To Power"

Ever since the Sherrod, Rangle, Waters issues and for most of the Obozo presidency, I've heard this phrase more and more. I know it is somehow associated with race but I have no idea what it means. To me, the phrase is nonsensical and means nothing. Any help out there to provide some clarity to this? thanks


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To: oblomov

Thanks, that’s a helpful distinction. I would’ve guessed it was a ‘60s-vintage term, but it sounds like it goes back further than that.


41 posted on 08/11/2010 9:41:29 PM PDT by FelixFelicis
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