Ted Rall for April 24, 1999
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Postmodernism has finally triumphed-language has become so arbitrary that even basic sexual identity can be instantly and effortlessly changed. (Man: I've given it some thought, and I've decided to become a "secondary virgin.") (Woman: What about our 8 kids?)(Man: Well you're a slut.) Even people whose deeds are totally public can reinvent themselves verbally! (Man 2: The lying, draft-dodging, conniving impeached loser, I presume?) (Bill Clinton: Actually, I'm a "secondary statesman" so I get a fresh new legacy!) Soon we'll all be able to become anyone and the magic of linguistic self-actualization. (Woman: Guess what? I'm a "secondary important person") (Man 3: And I'm a "secondary rich bastard"!) The American dream: It's all in your head. (Man 4: I love our "democracy" two parties is more than enough!) (Man 5: We all enjoy "equal opportunity" -if you're a white protestant upper-middle class physically fit male! Which I am!