• ArbitraryValue
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    12 hours ago

    Did you know that you can give whatever name you want to something? Even a name that isn’t an accurate description of what it is? I was shocked when I found out!

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      Oh yeah, I’ve also heard you can make up an imaginary version of something and give it attributes you don’t like to justify your hate. Wild stuff, this.

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        Why, it’s almost as if people discussing politics often debate in bad faith, performing for spectators who already agree with them rather than trying to convince or even understand the person they’re debating.