Once upon a time, when they said “civilized discourse,” they meant something like: two smart and polite people, talking politely about issues they disagree on, and maybe even becoming friends.
Today? If you say something that doesn’t comply with the guidelines of the National Consensus Committee – prepare for cancellation, boycott, dismissal, or at the very least public shaming on Twitter with the hashtag #Nazism_Hate_and_Outdated_Perceptions.