Posted on 02/01/2026 5:46:31 AM PST by MtnClimber
We may speak the same language, but our words don’t mean the same things.
Perhaps the most discouraging condition of the modern age is the absolute breakdown in communication among members of society. It once seemed reasonable to expect that the Internet and social media might aid in our understanding of each other. Instead, online forums are filled with people who speak the same language but interpret words entirely differently.
With the arrest of former CNN commentator Don Lemon for allegedly violating the religious rights of worshipers in Minneapolis, Democrats and the corporate news media have universally condemned Attorney General Pam Bondi for somehow “infringing” upon Lemon’s First Amendment rights as a so-called “journalist.” They intentionally ignore how Lemon joined others in storming a church, intimidating congregants, and causing emotional harm to those worshipers (including children) who understandably felt as if they were under attack. Lemon and his apologists continue to defend the organized raid of a Christian service as some kind of “protest” and describe the unwanted intruders as “protesters.” For those who were made to suffer through the invasion, however, their ordeal felt like an act of terrorism perpetrated by terrorists whose intent was to scare those assembled to worship.
When society can’t agree upon the difference between “protest” and “terrorism,” we have a serious problem. We have seen this dilemma play out all over the Minneapolis area recently. Democrat officials describe federal agents conducting lawful arrests as “terrorists” and “Nazis” and defend criminal illegal aliens as “victims.” Trained mobs of leftist agitators who intentionally obstruct the professional duties of law enforcement officers insist on calling themselves “legal observers” and “peaceful protesters.” When Democrat officials and members of the corporate news media describe people who commit crimes as “legal” and “peaceful,” it is impossible for society
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Without double standards the left would have no standards at all.
It’s journalistic malpractice to run a story with that title yet not one mention of G**gle.
The Left runs from language. Equality becomes equity. Everything Ukrainian needs to buy a “Y”.
They don’t want to be understood. Its part of their schtick.
It gets much, much worse.
On Free Republic AG Bondi is continuously and unjustifiably vilified for just being.
Bkmk
“Without double standards the left would have no standards at all.”
Humpty Dumpties all of them.
When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master—that’s all.
Lewis Carroll - Alice in Wonderland
Only an idiot could be surprised by what the left is doing.
When society can’t agree upon the difference between “protest” and “terrorism,” we have a serious problem.
Sometimes some people just need a beating. We’ve gotten away from this understanding for some reason but sooner or later they’ll bring us back to it because they are implacable and evil. We have no other choice in the matter except to get on our knees to them.
This thread makes me reflect on what we call “Orwellian language”. The Marxist language game already existed in Orwell’s time, and before. He gave us the equivalent of the special glasses from “They Live”. Once you’ve looked through the glasses you can’t unsee it. Whenever we experience the inverted, perverted, use of language, we should see the speakers as the reptilian monsters they are. Articles like this one help kill the Dems/Socialists/Commies’ favorite trick by making more people aware of it. Thanks for posting it.
This thread makes me reflect on what we call “Orwellian language”. The Marxist language game already existed in Orwell’s time, and before. He gave us the equivalent of the special glasses from “They Live”. Once you’ve looked through the glasses you can’t unsee it. Whenever we experience the inverted, perverted, use of language, we should see the speakers as the reptilian monsters they are. Articles like this one help kill the Dems/Socialists/Commies’ favorite trick by making more people aware of it. Thanks for posting it.
Leftists cry about everything.
True.
JB does a good job of laying out the problem, but falls short of offering a solution. I’ll give it a go.
The left commands the language because we let them. It’s our turn to do the doxxing and canceling. Every one of these terrorists needs to be identified and exposed. We would shortly find out how small that group is.
Their neighbors, employers, and family members need to know who they are. They should never have a restful night sleep from the rattle bands. Let their neighborhood feel like the innocent residents of Minneapolis.
Shut down the Soros financial pipeline and get them fired. If their employer refuses, daily open protest on the sidewalk in front of the business will help them see the light.
Openly laugh in the face of anyone who thinks men can get pregnant. Invade the girls locker room and stare down these miscreants until they leave. File lawsuit after lawsuit against people teaching filth to our children. Make them spend their money and time in court instead of the classroom. Make them try to defend the idiocy in the face of science.
Everyone get out your phone, wear a little card that says PRESS and get in their face. Cry “journalist, fascist, nazi” when they object……then move in closer and blow a whistle in their ear.
This won’t take much effort until the little crytards scream for it to stop.
A bully never stops until they get punched in the face. Continually giving them your lunch money will never stop it.
EC
Indeed.
Because they’re spoiled brats.
‘A bully never stops until they get punched in the face. Continually giving them your lunch money will never stop it’
That’s absolutely true.
Whatever the issue, the Left is lying to suit whatever their narrative is at that moment. That is subject to complete reversal at anytime if it suits their politics.
If they didn't have double standards, they would have no standards at all.
Their politics is their religion. They don't value truth or fairness, or law, or any other abstract notion. They value power.
For example, they said nothing when journalists who covered Jan 6 even if they were not participants were imprisoned for months or years. They said nothing when pro life grannies were imprisoned for years for silently praying at abortion clinics. Now they're concerned about freedom of speech now that Don Lemon is being prosecuted for participating on camera in a FACE act violation. They cheered it one when unarmed non violent Ashley Babbit was gunned down by a Capital policeman. They cry and cry and cry when armed and violent Good and Pretti were shot by ICE in self defense.
Leftists are to be crushed - not to be listened to. Franco and Pinochet had it right and saved their countries.
The church where Don Lemon protested, Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, has ties to Christian nationalism, but it is not specifically identified as a white nationalist church. The church’s connections are more aligned with ultra-conservative beliefs rather than explicitly white nationalist ideologies. The information that the church is a white nationalist church is said by the ones who protested this church, thereby bolstering their claim to do so.
This should be pointed out, imho. Where does this ‘claim’ come from, it’s just taken as fact and run with, but it is NOT fact.
Words don’t mean the same things ‘cause the right/conservative (aka cowards) have allowed the left to re-define words to suit their agenda.
Like the CDC did when they officially redefined “vaccine” to exclude transmission prevention. This allowed everyone to continue to call the vax a vaccine.
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