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Amerikkka land of the jailed (But China is defo AuThOrITarIAn!!) (lemmy.ml)
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[–] -3 points 1 year ago (14 children)

If someone is going to incorrectly assume I'm an American I'd prefer the term Yank. It sounds better. But iiwii

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (12 children)

    It seems a little strained

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    I'm against that in general and against US defaultism more specifically, which is assuming everyone is American. I just think the particular term is strained. Yank is much better for example

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (8 children)

    I just think it's a bit strained, it sounds clunky

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    I'm not a native English speaker, if that's what you mean

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Wouldn't you be bothered if I incorrectly assumer you were a Yank?

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