If context is really needed to identify something as a dogwhistle, isn’t it already an ineffective utility?
I’m not doubting you at all–I know next to nothing about any honest dogwhistles, but I’m always curious to know how people avoid the feeling that of paranoia in these instances–how can you be positive you aren’t just yielding to a fear of some sort?
Dogwhistles are for the in group to show solidarity. Those outside not recognizing the dogwhistle or having a hard time proving it is a dogwhistle is the entire purpose.
If context is really needed to identify something as a dogwhistle, isn’t it already an ineffective utility? I’m not doubting you at all–I know next to nothing about any honest dogwhistles, but I’m always curious to know how people avoid the feeling that of paranoia in these instances–how can you be positive you aren’t just yielding to a fear of some sort?
Dogwhistles are for the in group to show solidarity. Those outside not recognizing the dogwhistle or having a hard time proving it is a dogwhistle is the entire purpose.
I hear you …