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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy response to anyone who says
my wearing a mask is a case of "virtue signaling."
Your lack of a mask is cruelty telegraph system.
True Dough
(27,299 posts)of reading the term "virtue signaling."
Any behavior that the right doesn't like, they immediately slap that label on it. They could call it being thoughtful, being considerate of others, being mindful. But no, it's "virtue signaling."
Rorey
(8,514 posts)I guess I don't get out much.
Rebl2
(17,925 posts)I have never heard of it either.
FoxNewsSucks
(11,913 posts)would be a quick "WTF does that mean? Never mind, just go fuck yourself!"
Qutzupalotl
(15,854 posts)Just as some people resent anyone smarter than them, they also resent anyone more virtuous, especially if it's obvious. The term is an outgrowth of their insecurity and fear of being discovered as being ignorant or mean.
I's also a lot like how racists want to shut down all talk of race or racism. It hits too close to home directly over target.
hydrolastic
(549 posts)you can be virtuous like me "if you wear your mask!!!"
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)Response to kairos12 (Original post)
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FakeNoose
(42,391 posts)Whenever I go into stores or restaurants, I wear a mask to show solidarity with the employees who have no choice. As soon as I walk out I can take mine off, but they wear theirs all day.
spinbaby
(15,404 posts)I wear an N95 mask into stores because of all the unmasked people. And it kills me that so many of the people actually wearing masks have their noses uncovered.
CTyankee
(68,471 posts)This is "I am SO tired of your crap " is what I'm signalling.
How about that as a reply?
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