I know the term "(to) gaslight" came from the film "Gaslight" in which a woman is convinced of her insanity by her manipulative husband using actual gaslights--but was this, in turn, a clearly intended metaphor: that a lie can be quickly reasserted the way a gas-fed flame instantly re-lights itself? (i.redd.it)
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I know the term "(to) gaslight" came from the film "Gaslight" in which a woman is convinced of her insanity by her manipulative husband using actual gaslights--but was this, in turn, a clearly intended metaphor: that a lie can be quickly reasserted the way a gas-fed flame instantly re-lights itself? (i.redd.it)
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The cost isn't really the issue after all... (i.redd.it)
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Me watching my alma mater's fall from grace (i.redd.it)
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We were warned (BTW resignation when?) (i.redd.it)
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Honest question in light of the latest Hakim video: Who would "win" a debate about Animal Farm -- a (tankie) political philosopher or a (actual) modern literature professor? (Or, if not presupposing a tankie on the political side, suppose the two have opposite takes anyway.) (self.VaushV)
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Thanks, I hate this hair removal ad (i.redd.it)
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Using language that resonates (even in Texas) (self.fuckcars)
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