@mark_bauerlein They appreciate the power of words and symbols to the extent that they have managed to create a de facto religion. That is not to be underestimated

@mark_bauerlein I don't know if the stronger tragedy is what you've mentioned here or the fact that we've allowed the left to redefine the labels and terms we've already had, especially in the church.

@mark_bauerlein @realchrisrufo Perhaps because "ya gotta be kidding" is the only sane response. Dismissing their words and symbols, and demonstrating contempt for them is a very good first step.

@mark_bauerlein Masters at manipulating language to change what's acceptable thought and speech. And even better at rebranding when a term gets toxic as in CRT turning into social emotional training and a litany of other terms meant to his what is actually being taught and indoctrinated.

@mark_bauerlein #Awomen 😂

@mark_bauerlein @realchrisrufo They’re political to you because you don’t like them / can’t deal with them.

@mark_bauerlein Language has changed over time and continues to change. Social norms also change over time, based on input from everyone. Conservatives have also made pronouns, acronyms, and the rest highly political. And to good effect: Hard for a community to come together if they are fighting

@mark_bauerlein That’s why it’s vital to hang onto our definitions. They do not have nearly the elasticities that progressives give to them.