• WindyRebel@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    I am asking you to define retroactive thought crime, not what is justifiable. That’s a different argument and my point was that cancellation of some people is a punishment using retroactive thought crime based on what I understand the definition to be.

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      19 hours ago

      define retroactive thought crime

      I won’t, because that’s not what the thread is about. It’s about the FBI director abusing his authority. Trying to turn this into a cancel culture discussion is a distraction from this insane homophobic abuse of power from the highest members of government.

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        18 hours ago

        I’m not trying to turn this into cancel culture at all.

        I reread the original post I replied to and what I said. I still think the example I brought up is an example of retroactive thought crimes, but I understand your point and where you’re coming from. I think I took the original comment wrong so I’ll just end it here.

        I’m sorry. You’re right. This thread is and should be about the bullshit the administration is doing.