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Well I disagree. I don’t think there is any such thing as a neutral term in politics. No one has an objective understanding of some combination of words. Just because the term does not illicit emotions in you, does not mean it doesn’t in other people. Like I said, Biden has already recommended the term “illegal alien” be changed - thus highlighting its politicization.

And on your second point I take issue with the premise. Like I said earlier, I think our understanding of words have consequences, debating their meaning is debating the issue. However, is it the most fruitful and meaningful debate? Perhaps not.. but again, we are in a comment section about word usage in media bias - so that’s why I’m focusing on it.




My point is the same. You, like Biden, want to argue semantics, which word to swap out that is "less offensive" but says the same thing.

Even if the word isn't offensive, and you have no idea how many find it as such, if any. That's the priority.

All pointless to solve the actual issue, but makes a great show and distracts people.

Unlike Biden, you had no power to change the immigration laws, so I don't hold anything against you.

But yes, this is about media bias and word usage. Let's just chalk semantic debates up as a tool used in that bias.


It’s honestly really strange how triggered you are.


You've thrown that "insult" again at me while advocating changing a legal term because you think it triggers people. Strange.


Your edits have clarified your intent. I thought you were reaching for ad hominem or something by making unsubstantiated claims about my beliefs. “You like Biden”, vs, “You, like Biden”. Regardless though, you’re still making unsubstantiated claims about my beliefs… I didn’t advocate for changing legal terms.. I was only explaining why “those on the left” feel uncomfortable with the term. My first comment was geared more towards an educational tone rather than a prescriptive tone. I recommend reading it again. I didn’t edit any of my posts. See, this is why I think language is important. Gonna have to call it here though. Good chat.


I believe you're looking too deep into my grammatical edits. I simply missed a comma.

You're the one arguing about replacing legal terms and xenophobia while gloating that I may be "triggered" by what you're saying.

Complete nonsense wrapped up in words, while ignoring the real world issues. Read up on the border, ease up on the thesaurus. Cheers.




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