Conservatives’ Shift to the Ultra-Right and the Use of the Word “Woke”

In the words of pastor John Pavolvitz, “It turns out that “Woke” is Republican-speak for anyone who gives a damn about other human beings or the planet. It is a dog-whistle slur against expressions of humanity that seek to make a vulnerable community less vulnerable, or to spread resources, opportunity, power, and a voice to more people.”

Exactly.  And there people are becoming even meaner with each passing year.

Worse, it seems that their numbers are multiplying.  Charles Dickens, writing 170 years ago, gave us the miserable yet pitiable Ebenezer Scrooge, and readers assumed that he was at the bottom of his community in terms of compassion for others.

Now, it’s fashionable to be indifferent to the suffering of others.  There’s an entire political party lined up behind it, supported by numerous “news” channels.