In political contexts, being woke means you’re aware of the problems all around you, such as racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, hate crimes, the plight of the homeless, the hungry, veterans, disabled people, the unemployed, the poor, bridges needing repair, roads needing repair, foul air, foul water, etc. Being asleep, means you willfully ignore everything that doesn’t directly hurt you.
Conservatism used to be a political philosophy. A set of ideas about governance, based on slowing change. It was the philosophy of those who were OK with how things are, and who would like them to remain that way.
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Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.