It doesn’t take long for vocabulary introduced to better society to be used against its initial purpose.
this post was submitted on 31 Jan 2025
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What is it short for?
Diversity equity inclusion
I need EVERYONE to look closely at how they use the phrase DEI
They're not talking about the poorly implemented program, it's a catch-all for anyone the Far Right deems an enemy of the state
Black people, trans people, gays, latino/latina individuals, women in leadership roles
Don’t forget the companion piece
First it was "politically correct/PC" then they switched to "woke" and now it's "DEI". Anyone with two brain cells knows what they mean yet they still think they're being clever.
Really wish these people would grow a pair and just admit they don't like anyone that isn't a straight white person instead of hiding behind dumbass buzzwords like the cowards that they are. Same with all the neo nazis hiding behind masks despite the fact they were most likely part of the group constantly crying about them during covid.
Fucking cowards is what the right is. They know their beliefs are shitty and hateful so they hide behind anything they can and give zero fucks about the hypocrisy. Scum bags, the whole lot of em.
Thats why I'm gradually figuring that I actually have a measure of respect for full blown skinheads... like Aryan Nation motherfuckers. Like I hate them, dont get me wrong but I respect that they wear their beliefs openly, I believe that they believe.
I fucking hate people who are just as evil but hide behind coded behavior and manipulation. They want the same things but are too fucking gutless to get their hands dirty. Atleast a dude with WP ink isnt trying to play the victim.
You forgot SJW
“This engine is woke” cracks me up every time.
...i just have to say: that engine bay is SO CLEAN...
...like, i could eat off of it...
Same
That's my favorite author! Tragic about his baldness and general thumb-shapedness, though.
