• paraphrand@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    Why call it a plot? And why is it hatched? These terms are usually used, at least in modern times, when describing bad actors. No?

    Maybe I have the wrong impression/idea.

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      14 hours ago

      You’re absolutely right about the connotations here. “Plot hatched to thwart” is exactly what you’d say about a nefarious conspiracy.

      In fact, plot hatched to thwart democracy is about how I’d sum up this administration.