Geriatric lawmakers is the etymological inspiration for the name “Senate”.

It’s always been like this.

#history #law #governance #etymology #WordsMeanThings

If you believe that #WordsMeanThings, this is the perfect stocking stuffer for that word #history nerd.

https://www.superversive.co/store/p/premium-eco-hoodie

So many people don't know that the phrase "rule of thumb" is a reference to a patriarchal law about the diameter of the stick a husband could use to beat his wife. Please stop using this misogynistic reference; there are several other ways to say guideline.

#wordsmeanthings #wordsmatter #patriarchy #humanism #feminism

1. How many times is "trapezoid" used in this article?
2. How many actual trapezoids are depicted anywhere in the article?

https://www.livinginashoebox.com/baluchon-just-dropped-a-single-storey-tiny-home-and-the-trapezoid-window-alone-is-worth-the-hype/

#geometry #wordsMeanThings #words #facepalm

@radiofreetom.bsky.social

While I agree that #WordsMeanThings this sort of navel-gazing cannot be considered a productive use of energy for anyone, you included, right?

“Liberation” is not achieved through simplistic solutions or quick fixes; it thrives in #nuance and the willingness to persist through discomfort.

In other words, #EmbraceTheSuck because #WordsMeanThings.

@SmudgeTheInsultCat

#WordsMeanThings

The word “#conservative” has been sanded away and abused of sense to remove all meaning.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/10/college-conservatives/684660/?gift=-Fv9R4P6cEEN68vsamhTNOZmzmt2Gi8u1NuHedAyESY

#WordsMeanThings #SaveTheRepublic

In a system where the power of #incentives, #assets, and #influence can feel omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent, #history demonstrates any human #power—up to and including seemingly wannabe ancient monarchs of empires—can be resisted and transformed by people.

The source of inspiration for change is found in #art.

Especially—and particularly—the craft of buzzwords and #memes.

#WordsMeanThings #UrsulaKLeGuin #rewriting #writing #RevolutionWillBeMemeticized

@ChrisMayLA6
#WordsMeanThings

#WordsMeanThings

#WordsMeanThings

Given that this is what passes for #journalism in the Paper of Record™, it’s easier to understand how we got this far on the dumbest, darkest timeline.

Which do you believe in more: #WordsMeanThings

The boys at Normandy entered the chat to say that if you were ever issued a Department of Defense Common Access Card, you’re card-carrying antifa and this is all cringe af, what are #American #virtues anymore?

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#WordsMeanThings #GIJoe #heroes #veterans #patriotism #culture #war

#WordsMeanThings

@kevlin

#WordsMeanThings

As an oft-ignored aside to "What is a Roguelike, anyway?", I also have opinions on what "Proc-Gen" is.
In each specific implementation, it can be quite strictly defined, but the general concept, what the words mean, is broad and all-encompassing.
"Generated using a Procedure".
Woohoo. I am now no further enlightened.

#roguelike #roguelite #rougelight #procgen #proceduralGeneration #WordsMeanThings #gamedev

@farbel @skua

“pro-life” because—supposedly—#WordsMeanThings

responsibility > accountability to the #BodyPolitic

#WordsMeanThings

TIL the term Marxist-Islamist and now I need a brain-flush.

#WordsMeanThings