I keep hearing the term in political discourse, and rather than googling it, I’m asking the people who know better than Google.

    • the_mighty_kracken@lemmy.worldOP
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      I had no idea this would ignite a shitstorm. I have so many responses now and less idea of what a tankie is now than when I asked.

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        6 months ago

        I am in the same boat. Been on here for about 2 years and I hear the words…but i dunno what it means? Thought it was just me.

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          I’m so happy I’m not as stupid as I thought because I have no idea either and now I still don’t know

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        Lol, my comment got removed, I guess you now know which vommunity you signed up on and how they function.

        Cheers

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        You know that magnifying glass looking icon? You can search terms across instances.