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Re:Anthony Levandowski Pardoned by pygy_ on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @09:24AM (#25846751)
Even if it is meant as a troll, it is still a way to signal kinship, among folks whose views are not exactly a secret.

Haha, only serious...

Hence, ultimately, a racist (if layered) symbol in this context. It's not been flashed as a joke by non-racist people.

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Re:Anthony Levandowski Pardoned by prepend on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @06:36PM (#25853358)
It can signal kinship with troll-clan. So it’s used by non-racist trolls. And racist trolls. And racists. And just normal people who aren’t up on current events (eg, elementary school).
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