I don't actually mean the words themselves, but rather their typical use in a political setting. Much like the beloved tactic of appending -phobe onto the end of anything to imply a fear of something, but then saying "well it doesn't really mean fear" even though they know that's what clicks in most folks' minds. But this thread isn't about the phobe thing, there's another thread for that. That was just another example.
Who could be opposed to progress and reform? Really, I mean it's so sunshiney, kumbaya sounding. It -has- to be for the best, right? Label something as as one of those two things and you're getting the implication that it is an improvement over the current situation, even if it really isn't, but then try to be opposed because you know it isn't and you're anti-reform / anti-progress.
I really have to admit, leftists have truly master the art of language manipulation to further their agenda.
Who could be opposed to progress and reform? Really, I mean it's so sunshiney, kumbaya sounding. It -has- to be for the best, right? Label something as as one of those two things and you're getting the implication that it is an improvement over the current situation, even if it really isn't, but then try to be opposed because you know it isn't and you're anti-reform / anti-progress.
I really have to admit, leftists have truly master the art of language manipulation to further their agenda.