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50501 is a nationwide movement of Americans standing for democracy against the GOP Administration's undemocratic vices by protesting across 50 states to demand upholding the Constitution and end executive overreach

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[–] A_norny_mousse 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

I just came here to say that "Mayday" is actually* a distortion of the French "m'aider" (help me) and has nothing to do with the holiday.

Not that it doesn't make sense in this case. Power to the people. And I hope there is some way we can help.

* roast me

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)
  • roast me

How dare you be informative! Lookit fancy pants over here! Handing out know-ladge like it's candy!

[–] A_norny_mousse 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

“Moar” is actually a corruption of the French “m’oar”, meaning “paddle me”.

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

I believe it's actually middle English

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