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Ms Rachel calls out uncle tom (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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[–] Armand1@lemmy.world -2 points 1 day ago (10 children)

He's not a president anymore? Why do people still call him that?

[–] Kittredge@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Technically correct, but a lot of people will respectfully address others based on their highest rank, regardless of whether or not they still hold it. That goes double for academic and political positions.

[–] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

It also goes for kings if they choose to retire.

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