The Evolution of “Woke”

by Skip

He may be an acquired taste but J.P. Sears has a very laid-back way of presenting his unique sense of political satire and this time, he lets the rest of us know how he defines it. Dictionary.com has its definition.

having or marked by an active awareness of systemic injustices and prejudices, especially those related to civil and human rights:In light of incidents of police brutality, it’s important to stay woke. He took one African American history class and now he thinks he’s woke.We’re trying to make woke choices in life.

What their definition DOESN’T say is that once you become ‘Woke’, you generally become a jerk. In fact, a lot of folks who were tending to be jerks before REALLY show their inner “Jr high hallway monitor”.  But enough of my thoughts – onward to J.P.:

 

(H/T: Powerline)

 

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  • Skip

    Co-founder of GraniteGrok, my concern is around Individual Liberty and Freedom and how the Government is taking that away. As an evangelical Christian and Conservative with small "L" libertarian leanings, my fight is with Progressives forcing a collectivized, secular humanistic future upon us. As a TEA Party activist, citizen journalist, and pundit!, my goal is to use the New Media to advance the radical notions of America's Founders back into our culture.

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