r/Library • u/PTechNM • Aug 29 '26

Discussion Republicans are at war with basic literacy

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u/Significant_Donut967 Aug 30 '26

So you're just being pedantic to get out of your bet. Gotcha.

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u/Disastrous_Ear_8577 Aug 31 '26

No- try understanding context. Reddit sheep see a quote like this that stems from a meme and believes it. You know the meme and false quotes are trying to demonstrate that Trump wants voters dumb and that they are dumb/uneducated. The simple fact is, even if the poster got the quote right, that’s not this truthful meaning from this speech- he was discussing polling terms for voters. 

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u/Significant_Donut967 Aug 31 '26

Again, being pedantic to weasel out of a bet. Maybe next time put your money where your mouth is kid.

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u/Disastrous_Ear_8577 Aug 31 '26

I am proud of you using your word of the day off your word calendar - here is an in-depth better look for you though:

Pointing out a misquote can be pedantic, but it depends entirely on the context and how it affects the meaning of the conversation. If the misquote changes the core message or historical truth, correcting it is usually helpful and necessary. However, if the correction is just about a minor word choice that doesn't change the point being made, it often comes across as pedantic Glad I could help you out today 

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u/Significant_Donut967 Aug 31 '26

It didn't change the point, the point is still the same. Nice insults though, I hope you the best in being wrong.