Originally Posted by
BartenderElite
It didn't take THAT long, but the term has been hijacked by the usual reactionaries and status quoers who would prefer that America somehow find its way back to the 1950's and not have to come to terms with centuries of inequality and injustice.
It's a mock now - a slur. "Hey, ya little wokies, nyah, nyah, nyah."
Like children.
Are there some who overused the term, or made it a "better than thou" boast? Of course. But all it means is being aware. Acknowledging the issues that are right in front of our face.
It's something we all should aspire toward. When people mock the term, all I really hear is that they'd prefer to remain in the dark.
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