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  • This is what annoys me, a lot of these replies act like there’s a hidden agenda to everything. Saying things like, “They must support white supremacy! It’s a racist dog whistle! They’re a Trump supporter”. Their assessments never have any nuance whatsoever: if you put that on your car, you’re all of the above.

    That’s the whole point of a dog whistle, to hide the true meaning behind innocuous symbols and phrases. And if you’re someone who would be targeted by the hate groups using these dog whistles, it pays to be aware of them.

    You’re right, there should be nuance, because there are people who use these symbols without it being a dog whistle. But to dismiss any concerns is dangerous, and exactly what the hate groups want.