

(Censorship) A topic that is not to be touched.

A third rail topic is a topic that is not to be touched. It is a subject, concept or interpretation of events signposted by The Powers That Be as being unsuitable for any kind of public or academic debate and where offenders are at risk of serious adverse consequences. Third rail topics are one aspect of the censorship of commercially-controlled media.

Etymology

The phrase refers to the central rail used by some electric trains. While the outside rails are for carrying the train, the third rail carries the electric current, and so touching it can deliver a fatal electric shock.

Censorship of topics

Third rail topics are not forbidden opinions, such as dissent from the 9-11/Official narrative or any of its official opposition narratives, but entire topics which should never be discussed.

Censorship of people

Willingness to discuss third rail topics is used in ad hominem attacks aimed at undermining credibility.[1][2]





Examples

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