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[-] thesmokingman@programming.dev 2 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

You and I are in agreement; the user I responded to seemed to be implying otherwise.

Edit: I think it’s a bit strong to say it’s “a literal white supremacist talking point.” Your average boomer is going to mistakenly associate it with Voltaire. I think folks that are some level below terminally online have seen one of the many pieces pointing out its origin. Away from the author, it could stand on its own merits which is why “kids with cancer” is a funny response to it. In the US, at least, I haven’t seen a lot of discussion from the white supremacists who run the government on this quote which further makes me question if it’s a literal talking point. Perhaps you are aware of groups that are actively pushing it? If not, it’s a bit more reasonable to say what the first response in this thread said. Be careful.

[-] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago

the user I responded to seemed to be implying otherwise.

Not really. I'm just saying the quote isn't particularly insightful upon analysis, source notwithstanding.

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