In today’s polarized political landscape, particularly within internet circles, there’s a concerning trend that demands attention. It’s the growing habit of excusing harmful or irresponsible political rhetoric by dismissing it as nothing more than “having a bad take.” This phenomenon has become a powerful tool for some of the most prominent figures in the onlineContinue reading “The Ridiculousness of the State of Internet Politics: How “Bad Takes” Are Used to Excuse Harmful Rhetoric”