Meaning of dirtbag left | Babel Free

Definitions

A left-wing political faction that eschews respectability politics to convey a more vulgar socialist message, emphasizing action over political correctness.

Examples

“The dirtbag left may be seen as a case of bourgeois pessimism moving from the more laid-back image of dinner party conversation to a direct engagement with right-wing activism and Democratic Party sell-outs.”

“Another attribute of the Dirtbag left is its abandonment of the fossilized ideal of balance. Many don’t believe that any news outlet or political talking head is bias-free. Therefore, clinging to this illusion is not only pointless but potentially harmful.”

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