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"Patriots" (lemmy.ml)
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[–] 21 points 2 years ago (1 child)

As an American, I always assumed Tories was the actual name of the Conservative Party, not their nickname.... learn something new every day

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It’s derived from Irish, originally meaning thieves or bandits if I recall correctly.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    That still sounds accurate to the modus operandi of what I'm used to from a Conservative Party.

    Though it infuriates me that a party can literally call themselves and be regularly referred to as "The thieves who want to eat your baby!", by EVEN THEIR SUPPORTERS, and still not only be considered a viable party, but have more or less become the majority party of their country......

    It's got real "They call themselves Decepticons and you thought they'd honor a deal?" energy

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