If so, what are some misconceptions or seldom known facts?

  • Zenith@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    arrow-down
    10
    ·
    edit-2
    2 days ago

    The term “tankie” exists independently and prior to the popularization of the internet

    • Cowbee [he/they]@lemmy.ml
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      17
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      2 days ago

      The resurgent use of the word “tankie” is a very online anti-communist pejorative, akin to “commie,” “pinko,” etc. I have heard the word “tankie” maybe once in real life.