In Pop Culture: A phrase adopted by dissidents who've chosen a non-violent approach by using truth to oppose perceived acts of oppression by the government.
Note: The phrase is sometimes misappropriated by some groups with irrational fears.
Historically: The best argument so far is that the phrase spoken using these exact words is attributed to pamphlet called "Speak Truth to Power: a Quaker Search for an Alternative to Violence", published in 1955. Older phrases similar in nature with practicality the same meaning dated back much earlier.
Note: The phrase is sometimes misappropriated by some groups with irrational fears.
Historically: The best argument so far is that the phrase spoken using these exact words is attributed to pamphlet called "Speak Truth to Power: a Quaker Search for an Alternative to Violence", published in 1955. Older phrases similar in nature with practicality the same meaning dated back much earlier.
I will always speak truth to power when the government tries to oppress my Constitutional freedom to <fill in the blank>.
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Calling this person out usually disqualifies them from any further rational conversation and flaming will commence.
Usually used in a heated online discussion (message boards/forums, etc) to indicate frustration with an opposing viewpoint.
Calling this person out usually disqualifies them from any further rational conversation and flaming will commence.
Usually used in a heated online discussion (message boards/forums, etc) to indicate frustration with an opposing viewpoint.
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