• ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    Originally you said by a descriptive definition it’s sarcasm when you do not mean it

    I’ve been consistent with this definition in my argument.

    which aligns with the dictionary definition by the way, so I’m still confused why you made that point at all

    You argument seemed to be about relying on dictionary definitions to determine what fascists are saying in their speeches. This choice lead you argument to the wrong conclusion.

    He says he doesn’t mean it, in his speech, verbatim.

    I’ve watched the CPAC speech three times now. Where does he say this?

    Your or my interpretation of his other actions and politics doesn’t matter to the question of whether he is being sarcastic.

    I think our interpretations could not be more important. Democracy and people’s lives depend on everyone’s ability to recognize fascism. A key part of that is analyzing the speaker’s actions and political views to determine what he actually wants and believes.