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I figured as much. Ty

I knew about the origin of the word, just didn't match context of his the word is used now, so didn't seem especially relevant.

That last bit is useful and appreciated. I'm just very used to the term carrying a different negative connotation (ie, not related to the bourgeoise), so the framing felt odd without additional context for myself. Ty!

Dope, ty!

Not enough that I care to personally differentiate the two. Am I am vaguely aware of the historical differences/context, but that's mostly a byproduct of making an effort to not misinterpret other people's discussion.

Got any particular ones you like?

Nice! Another tool to fav, ty!

Monarchies and dictatorships are just different flavors of authoritarian rule. They aren't the same but their effect on the population is essentially the same. The comparison is fine, but for people to whom "words mean things", the distinction may be more important.

Re Zelensky, forgive me if I am wrong, but isn't one of the current defining qualities of a dictator their brutality and fascistic rhetoric? Or is this framing of him based on the powers he has access to within the framework of the Ukrainian government?