“This is silly.
Indeed.
“Look - behind that rock - it’s ANOTHER major conspiracy!!!””
Don’t discount the power of subliminal suggestion. I noticed this back then too, like many posting here, and when they got away with it was resigned to the left having won another one.
Nothing to do about it now, and even to raise it as an issue will only get us labeled as petty whiners. Gotta just get over it now.
I wouldn’t raise it as an issue. They don’t control the language, except in places like universities where you can lose your job unless you speak the politically correct lingo.
I would just start using the traditional words and imagery again. There’s no point in arguing with them. But if the proprietors of Red State decide to call themselves Blue State, that’s their business.
I don’t say “choice,” I say “abortion.” I can’t change the way they talk, but I certainly refuse to adopt their language.