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What does it mean?
Expresses strong disgust toward the existence of certain people or groups.
In plain terms
He thinks they are terrible.
What can you take from it?
Strong language is used to express deep dislike.

Where it applies

  • political invective
  • personal attacks
  • public discourse

Putting it to work

  • Avoid dehumanizing language
  • Recognize extreme rhetoric

Questions to consider

  • Why is existence criticized?
  • What justifies such strong hate?

Another view

It offers no substance or reason for the hostility.

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