The definition of woke?
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jimmys69
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Chat Gpt writes:
The term "woke" originally referred to being awake or alert, but it has evolved in contemporary usage to describe a heightened awareness of social and political issues, especially related to issues of social justice, equality, and discrimination. Being "woke" implies a consciousness and active engagement with issues such as racism, sexism, and other forms of systemic oppression. It is often associated with a commitment to challenging and addressing these issues in society. However, opinions on the term can vary, and it is sometimes used pejoratively to criticize perceived excessive political correctness or ideological positions.
The term "woke" originally referred to being awake or alert, but it has evolved in contemporary usage to describe a heightened awareness of social and political issues, especially related to issues of social justice, equality, and discrimination. Being "woke" implies a consciousness and active engagement with issues such as racism, sexism, and other forms of systemic oppression. It is often associated with a commitment to challenging and addressing these issues in society. However, opinions on the term can vary, and it is sometimes used pejoratively to criticize perceived excessive political correctness or ideological positions.
Serendipity Records
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@jimmys69 is that the definition you want to go with?
I get it that this isn't the original definition of woke. But when I use the word I'm implying a fanatical devotion to radically liberal socio-political currents, especially as a way of satisfying a deluded sense of sympathy for the "oppressed".
I get it that this isn't the original definition of woke. But when I use the word I'm implying a fanatical devotion to radically liberal socio-political currents, especially as a way of satisfying a deluded sense of sympathy for the "oppressed".
PorterhouseMusic
Mitakuye Oyasin
I get it. My wife occasionally tells me that the house feels cold. I get it that it isn't the original definition of "cold" - but when I use the word I'm implying that it's actually "hot".
It's easier if you just change definitions of words to suit your purpose as you see fit - as opposed to sticking with the actual definitions.
jimmys69
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Only if your opinion is the same as mine! LOL
The "WOKE" are fools always trying to stir up crap regarding things they know nothing about...
Serendipity Records
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Lol dude.
And a vaccine is a culture of a weakened virus, that will prevent you from getting sick... until it isn't and doesn't, respectively
PorterhouseMusic
Mitakuye Oyasin
Vaccine (from Oxford):Lol dude.
And a vaccine is a culture of a weakened virus, that will prevent you from getting sick... until it isn't and doesn't, respectively
noun
1.
a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen
From wiki:
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease
And from Johns Hopkins:
In general, most vaccines do not completely prevent infection but do prevent the infection from spreading within the body and from causing disease.
But you're free to make whatever definitions you would like. You admit that you already do.
Serendipity Records
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Gotcha now! That's the new covid-era definition.Vaccine (from Oxford):
noun
1.
a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen
From wiki:
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease
And from Johns Hopkins:
In general, most vaccines do not completely prevent infection but do prevent the infection from spreading within the body and from causing disease.
But you're free to make whatever definitions you would like. You admit that you already do.
Serendipity Records
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jimmys69
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Yeah, like people in the city of Denver voting to reintroduce wolves in Colorado. City dwellers deciding what is good for everyone. Poor ranchers...
Armistice
Son of Yoda
Well look at you being all chatty and stuff after all these years...
How goes it Jimmy?
Also - The Wolves of Colorado - another great accidental band name for someone.
Serendipity Records
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What are we thinking, outlaw country meets garage metal?Also - The Wolves of Colorado - another great accidental band name for someone.
I seriously doubt any "city dweller" would ever take a job as a shepherd....
TapeRoll
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The term 'Woke' was first used by blues singer Huddie Ledbetter , aka Lead Belly, after he wrote the song 'Scottsboro Boys' in 1938. He said the phrase 'Stay Woke' meaning to keep your eyes open when in Alabama due to 9 black men being falsely accused of rape and jailed but eventually freed. You can hear Lead Belly say the phrase after he performs the song when he is speaking with the interviewer at 4:18 in the video.
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell ya what it all about
I'm gonna talk to Joe Louis
And it all angered me
Don't even try to think about it
Alabama ree
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell ya all about
I'm gonna tell all the colored people
Even the old nigga here
Don't ya ever go to Alabama
And try to live
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Gon' tell ya all about
I'm gonna tell all the colored people
Livin' in Harlem swing
Don't ya ever go to Alabama
Just try to sing
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell it all about
I'm gonna tell all the colored people
Livin' in Harlem swing
Don't ya ever go to Alabama
Just try to sing
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell what it's all about
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell ya what it all about
I'm gonna talk to Joe Louis
And it all angered me
Don't even try to think about it
Alabama ree
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell ya all about
I'm gonna tell all the colored people
Even the old nigga here
Don't ya ever go to Alabama
And try to live
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Gon' tell ya all about
I'm gonna tell all the colored people
Livin' in Harlem swing
Don't ya ever go to Alabama
Just try to sing
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell it all about
I'm gonna tell all the colored people
Livin' in Harlem swing
Don't ya ever go to Alabama
Just try to sing
Go to Alabama and ya better watch out
The landlord'll get ya, gonna jump and shout
Scottsboro Scottsboro Scottsboro boys
Tell what it's all about
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