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3. For me it is the new word for politically correct.

Fri Jul 15, 2022, 06:28 PM

Jul 2022

Politically correct was shorthand for treating people who disagree with us ( us being conservatives) with respect.

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Certainly gratuitous Jul 2022 #1

*snicker* Nevilledog Jul 2022 #4

This is the best reply to your question! Emile Jul 2022 #19

It depends on the circumstance. nycbos Jul 2022 #2

For me it is the new word for politically correct. ginny skinny Jul 2022 #3

Right wrong since forever. Nothing beats it but facts and truth. czarjak Jul 2022 #9

I'd like an explanation myself. dmr Jul 2022 #5

Sure! LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #6

Woke means compassionate and egalitarian. ananda Jul 2022 #7

To use a term from a few decades ago: Woke equals "good manners" yonder Jul 2022 #11

'If You're Woke You Dig It', NYT, May 20, 1962 Celerity Jul 2022 #13

Thanks, that's quite the list, some familiar, many not. yonder Jul 2022 #14

i like that AllaN01Bear Jul 2022 #20

You gotta read this Wikipedia run down.... rgbecker Jul 2022 #12

Woke up this morning ... Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2022 #16

That is exactly right. Brenda Jul 2022 #18

hear hear . AllaN01Bear Jul 2022 #21

I haven't watched Strange New Worlds yet, but Discovery ... dawg Jul 2022 #22