Kent Parkstreet, Laird Doofus on Nostr: I’ve a theory, that people who are into politics annoy the average punter by using ...
I’ve a theory, that people who are into politics annoy the average punter by using words punters don’t often employ.
Saying gaslighting instead of lie is a common example. The average punter who doesn’t care about politics knows exactly what a lie is, but “being gaslit” is likely to irritate.
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