Language control, and manipulation is definitely a thing in postmodern political struggles, but it's not what's happening exactly here. In the States the social side of politics has been on top for quite some time, so polarization happened on this gradient with terminology (right-left, con-lib) following it.

Also, maybe you shouldn't use that blaming "you" when you don't know who are you answering to? Just a friendly suggestion!

Please don't use HN for ideological battle. It tramples curiosity.

In general, I'd recommend familiarizing yourself with the guidelines: https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html