America’s a bit confused right now: they saw people of colour up in arms and ended up invading their own country this time.
#ferguson
@Kaytahlynne “Up in arms” has two meanings—one being angry but without weapons. The double entendre underscores the irony.
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@aral from a historical standpoint, "up in arms" refers to both sides fighting back with weapons. This has not been the case -
@Kaytahlynne Please read the whole tweet and interpret the phrase in context. We’re on the same side :)
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