Semantics Gestapo

The Semantics Gestapo is concerned with the use of semantics on the Planet of Phonics IV and neighboring systems. Those caught mis-using semantics are hunted down to great lengths to be re-educated. In one instance they went to the other end of the universe on a Dino-naut controlled planetoid to extract the former Minister of Disinformation, Lord Eatslikeabird. Sparking an interplantery conflict ending at the Siege of Phonics.

Following the Great Linguistics War, the Semantics Gestapo has held an uneasy cease-fire with the Syntax Nazi. Both agreed to respect the other's territory, and embarked on a joint effort to eradicate linguists who insist syntax and semantics are inseparable.

Manifesto

The Semantic Manifesto, a poorly-written but easy-to-understand document, enumerates the core beliefs of the Semantics Gestapo. The Fundamental Tenet of Meaning holds that ultimately, syntax and grammar are subservient to meaning. Thus, violations of the "artificial standards" imposed by those disciplines can be justified in the name of clarity.

Other sections of the Manifesto elaborate on the meaning of meaning, why the phrase "I is has cat" perfectly illustrates the inferior nature of syntax, the virtues of informal communication, and why llamas are inherently awesome.

The Manifesto is known for its utter lack of ambiguities, despite disregarding most known grammatical conventions.

Lifestyle

When not slaughtering linguists, the Gestapo members can often be found writing poetry. Their leader has called poetry, "the purest form / of semantics" since it "places grammar / and syntax at poet's Mercy."

Gestapo members also enjoy relaxing at the communal llama farm.

Recruitment

Not much is known about the Gestapo's internal affairs, save that initiation is a traumatic experience, involving a llama, a dictionary, and a collection of Robert Frost poems. Since the Gestapo members tend to repress most of their childhood memories, it is unlikely that further details will emerge.