This is probably the best explanation I've seen of the word "tankie". The comparison with "woke" is especially apt imo. (hexbear.net)

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[-] Changeling@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago

There’s a lot of truly bizarre opinion on nationalism and ethnicity when it comes to “tankie” and “red fash” discourse. Some streaming had a whole filled diaper moment talking about how anti-imperialist movements in Africa are ethno-nationalists for wanting to kick out their white ruling classes.