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Fri Nov-02-07 09:22 PM
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| 18. having gone more than a few rounds in Religion/Theology... |
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i can say that it goes both ways. I've seen some harsh comments at atheists, and i've seen plenty of broad brush smears against all people of faith.
however, it does seem attacks on religious people do tend to be tolerated more often than you'd think.
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| -What do you think of Political Correctness on DU? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:10 PM |
#0 |
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What, I can only vote for one? |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:12 PM |
#1 |
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I would let you vote for all of them, if i could. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:12 PM |
#2 |
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I have never seen Skinner, therefore he does not exist |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:14 PM |
#4 |
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Skinner is an invention of Dick Cheney and Karl Rove |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:17 PM |
#12 |
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I heard he was born in a mental institution. |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 09:32 PM |
#28 |
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The admins might be good |
Generator |
Nov-02-07 09:18 PM |
#14 |
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What does "political correctness" mean? |
John Q. Citizen |
Nov-02-07 09:13 PM |
#3 |
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To some: Insuring you offend no one at all in anything you say or do |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:15 PM |
#5 |
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As somebody once told me (in irony), |
HypnoToad |
Nov-03-07 05:48 AM |
#125 |
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by political corectness in this case i mean |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:16 PM |
#10 |
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And you are asking about THAT in GD? |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-02-07 09:39 PM |
#36 |
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glutton for punishment, what can i say? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:40 PM |
#37 |
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You're a clearer man than I am, Mr. Hubbard. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-02-07 10:01 PM |
#48 |
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i am totally clear. so clear i can fire psi bolts with my mind. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:07 PM |
#53 |
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It's fungible |
annabanana |
Nov-02-07 09:17 PM |
#11 |
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Whatever you want it to mean! |
Moochy |
Nov-02-07 09:24 PM |
#20 |
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I think the term "politically correct" has jumped the shark and lost its meaning |
Pushed To The Left |
Nov-02-07 10:10 PM |
#57 |
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I agree with this post. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:24 PM |
#65 |
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Seconded |
Prophet 451 |
Nov-02-07 10:49 PM |
#89 |
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Good point |
maximusveritas |
Nov-03-07 10:34 AM |
#137 |
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"I Blow With the Wind, and the Prevailing Wind Comes from Vischy" |
Crisco |
Nov-03-07 08:22 PM |
#156 |
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If you are like some males, everything a woman says about sexist language. |
CTyankee |
Nov-03-07 08:30 PM |
#159 |
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What does "think" mean? |
A-Schwarzenegger |
Nov-02-07 09:15 PM |
#6 |
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Let me think about that and get back to you |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:16 PM |
#9 |
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What does 'DU' mean? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:15 PM |
#7 |
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Depressed Underground |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:28 PM |
#22 |
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'Democrats Unsatisfied' |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:30 PM |
#26 |
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You Nailed It...for what's going on lately...although there are a few |
KoKo01 |
Nov-03-07 08:55 PM |
#161 |
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Depleted Uranium (DU) |
bridgit |
Nov-02-07 11:38 PM |
#107 |
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That would explain |
spoony |
Nov-03-07 11:31 AM |
#143 |
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Other: I think the term "political correctness" itself is a problem. |
blonndee |
Nov-02-07 09:16 PM |
#8 |
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AMEN blonndee..... |
marmar |
Nov-02-07 09:18 PM |
#15 |
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After all, they should be able to say whatever they'd like. |
JulieRB |
Nov-02-07 09:35 PM |
#32 |
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I don't like the term either. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:18 PM |
#16 |
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If you don't like the term, then why do you use it? |
Telly Savalas |
Nov-02-07 09:48 PM |
#43 |
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because i use it to refer to a kind of mindset... |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:55 PM |
#44 |
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agreed |
idgiehkt |
Nov-02-07 09:22 PM |
#19 |
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Excellent summary |
lwfern |
Nov-02-07 09:58 PM |
#47 |
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Straight? White? Male? Overweight? Smoker? Christian? |
TahitiNut |
Nov-04-07 06:35 PM |
#171 |
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. |
fishwax |
Nov-02-07 10:39 PM |
#77 |
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Yes |
SarahBelle |
Nov-03-07 09:36 AM |
#132 |
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That's what I think, too. The term really means |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-03-07 10:36 AM |
#138 |
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Most people are well behaved with everything but religion. |
Bleachers7 |
Nov-02-07 09:18 PM |
#13 |
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Well, this thread is going to be big |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:19 PM |
#17 |
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having gone more than a few rounds in Religion/Theology... |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:22 PM |
#18 |
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Don't even get me started.... |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:26 PM |
#21 |
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i was giving what would be considered the 'kind' answer. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:29 PM |
#23 |
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I don't think I agree with that |
turtlensue |
Nov-02-07 09:33 PM |
#31 |
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i never said you do. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:36 PM |
#34 |
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I agree it is , but there are an AWFUL lot of atheists here |
turtlensue |
Nov-02-07 09:42 PM |
#38 |
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there's a fine line between criticism and outright insulting. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:45 PM |
#41 |
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oh, and furthermore.. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:48 PM |
#42 |
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I agree |
turtlensue |
Nov-02-07 10:02 PM |
#49 |
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thank you for understanding. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:06 PM |
#51 |
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Scrutiny? Sounds like fun! |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 09:30 PM |
#25 |
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Perhaps the poster means post like this: |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 09:44 PM |
#40 |
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Can you expand upon that? |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 09:57 PM |
#45 |
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I would say |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:08 PM |
#56 |
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I see. |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 10:12 PM |
#59 |
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Why would they need to? (nt) |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:14 PM |
#61 |
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Because, otherwise, members of an overprivileged group could |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 10:17 PM |
#63 |
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Why can't people do both if both groups are wrong anyway? |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:25 PM |
#66 |
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I'll give you an example. |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 10:37 PM |
#76 |
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Excessive self pity? |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:44 PM |
#80 |
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That's the price of privilege. |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 10:53 PM |
#92 |
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Excessive self-pity? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:48 PM |
#84 |
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No, but it does mean that Christians probably shouldn't feel it unjust |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 11:06 PM |
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i always find it amusing when white christian males whine about being 'oppressed' |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 11:12 PM |
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I had about as much privilege as you can get in this country |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 11:25 PM |
#104 |
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I think the point is more that... |
DuStrange |
Nov-02-07 10:22 PM |
#64 |
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Well said, and I have started the war already - Hell I started it on Halloween |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:29 PM |
#69 |
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It's a war on many fronts... |
DuStrange |
Nov-02-07 10:48 PM |
#85 |
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Seems like that should be par for the course for Christianity |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 10:32 PM |
#72 |
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So if you believe that - what is the beam in your own eye? |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:35 PM |
#74 |
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I'm not a Christian. |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-02-07 10:39 PM |
#78 |
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Because: |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:49 PM |
#88 |
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From a Christian perspective, I suppose it's okay. |
DuStrange |
Nov-02-07 10:44 PM |
#81 |
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Okay lets play |
turtlensue |
Nov-02-07 09:58 PM |
#46 |
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thank you for posting that. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:05 PM |
#50 |
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So basically, you are agreeing with me |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:13 PM |
#60 |
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In the sense that there are SOME atheist jerks |
turtlensue |
Nov-02-07 10:16 PM |
#62 |
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And I am there with you, and let me be the first to say |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:34 PM |
#73 |
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Religion is a waste of a perfectly good argument for humanity. nt |
Labors of Hercules |
Nov-03-07 09:48 AM |
#133 |
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My group rules. The other group is teh suxxorz. The sign of an impartial mind with a good grip on |
Random_Australian |
Nov-03-07 12:39 AM |
#121 |
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I completely totally agree, except just the opposite. |
A-Schwarzenegger |
Nov-03-07 02:06 AM |
#122 |
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I have gone out of my way to not offend people here. |
Tandalayo_Scheisskopf |
Nov-02-07 09:30 PM |
#24 |
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me too!! and you're right, some people are offended which ever way the wind blows... |
bridgit |
Nov-02-07 11:22 PM |
#102 |
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Being civil to people |
tkmorris |
Nov-02-07 09:30 PM |
#27 |
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The use of the phrase "political correctness" is a red flag to me and many others - it generally |
kath |
Nov-02-07 09:32 PM |
#29 |
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i use the phrase, but i think of it as... |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 09:42 PM |
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Then why on earth would you use such a dreadful RW phrase? |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 10:27 PM |
#68 |
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Read 'Pushed to the Left's' post above. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:31 PM |
#71 |
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You said it. |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 10:26 PM |
#67 |
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Bingo |
terrya |
Nov-03-07 08:41 AM |
#128 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-02-07 09:33 PM |
#30 |
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Bunch 'o crybabies, lately. n/t |
utopiansecretagent |
Nov-02-07 09:36 PM |
#33 |
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Yeah -- those pesky people who have problems with bigotry |
LostinVA |
Nov-02-07 10:07 PM |
#54 |
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No. But those pesky people who think that 'crybaby' automatically refers to them |
utopiansecretagent |
Nov-02-07 10:49 PM |
#86 |
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ding! bigotry is offensive, though by no means the only offense in America 2007... |
bridgit |
Nov-02-07 11:25 PM |
#105 |
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Stop oppressing bigots! |
Der Blaue Engel |
Nov-03-07 12:20 AM |
#118 |
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I know, I know... |
LostinVA |
Nov-03-07 08:59 AM |
#129 |
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"Be polite, be professional. Be prepared to kill." - Lt. Col. John Nagl... |
bridgit |
Nov-02-07 09:39 PM |
#35 |
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The term "politically correct" is a RW meme |
LostinVA |
Nov-02-07 10:06 PM |
#52 |
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i'm not sure where it came from... |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:08 PM |
#55 |
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The Wikipedia article is instructive |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-02-07 11:28 PM |
#106 |
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Actually, it was originally a left wing meme |
eridani |
Nov-03-07 04:41 AM |
#124 |
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You are right that it started in the1930s, |
tomg |
Nov-03-07 12:07 PM |
#145 |
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I am starting to think that is a meme in and of itself |
The Straight Story |
Nov-02-07 10:37 PM |
#75 |
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Whatever |
LostinVA |
Nov-03-07 09:02 AM |
#130 |
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As usual, a comment and no argument. |
The Straight Story |
Nov-03-07 10:48 AM |
#142 |
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Bingo |
baldguy |
Nov-04-07 06:30 PM |
#169 |
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PC: a term used to describe language seen as seeking to MINIMIZE OFFENSE to cultural/racial groups |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 10:11 PM |
#58 |
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Well, it depends on how it's done and what it seeks to accomplish. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:30 PM |
#70 |
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And what kind of people are "seeking things to be offended by"? |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 10:46 PM |
#83 |
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what kind of people? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:49 PM |
#87 |
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I believe "PC" is not used for just an "individual", ever, without some other qualifier. |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 10:51 PM |
#90 |
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what do you mean? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:55 PM |
#94 |
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"Too PC" usually is some complaint by someone who makes a bigoted statement |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 11:00 PM |
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ah, i see. yeah, on the radio this week they (being local morning guys 'Coop and Tobin') |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 11:06 PM |
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To An Extent, "Some Commentators" Are Correct |
Crisco |
Nov-03-07 08:25 PM |
#157 |
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how can it go to far? |
orangepeel68 |
Nov-02-07 10:42 PM |
#79 |
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telling other what to do or think on du goes into the 'too far' category. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:46 PM |
#82 |
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don't forget the douchebag thread |
kagehime |
Nov-02-07 10:51 PM |
#91 |
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EX-FUCKING-ACTLY. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 10:54 PM |
#93 |
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Other: The very category "political correctness" is right wing bullshit |
alcibiades_mystery |
Nov-02-07 11:01 PM |
#96 |
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excuse me, are you calling me dumb? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 11:04 PM |
#97 |
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That DOES seem offensive, and inconsiderate of your feelings, |
BullGooseLoony |
Nov-02-07 11:20 PM |
#101 |
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"Political correctness" is a right-wing distortion of a left-wing concept |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-02-07 11:25 PM |
#103 |
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Yes. Political correctness is a complete phantom issue originating in RW talking points. |
JackRiddler |
Nov-02-07 11:41 PM |
#108 |
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Thanks for calling my poll bullshit. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-02-07 11:51 PM |
#111 |
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This is an Internet discussion board. |
JackRiddler |
Nov-03-07 12:08 AM |
#115 |
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Hmm |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-03-07 12:12 AM |
#116 |
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I think it's a damn good poll. |
HypnoToad |
Nov-03-07 05:54 AM |
#126 |
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Oh, I'm not taking anything as an insult. |
JackRiddler |
Nov-03-07 08:40 AM |
#127 |
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WHO are these people voting "it's gone too far"? |
Bluebear |
Nov-02-07 11:44 PM |
#109 |
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The ones who are miffed that they're not supposed to make racist and sexist comments |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-02-07 11:49 PM |
#110 |
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Thank you |
Der Blaue Engel |
Nov-03-07 12:06 AM |
#113 |
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i will *not* tolerate a certain nasty word that is used to refer to homosexuals that begins with 'f' |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-03-07 12:14 AM |
#117 |
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What's wrong with "fabulous"? |
Der Blaue Engel |
Nov-03-07 12:26 AM |
#119 |
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heh-heh, dat'z phunny... |
bridgit |
Nov-03-07 12:27 AM |
#120 |
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"OTHER' . . . I need a definition of what you consider Political Correctness ---- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-03-07 12:05 AM |
#112 |
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We have a lot of liberal fascists on DU. I fear them as much as I do right wing fascists. |
Mountainman |
Nov-03-07 12:07 AM |
#114 |
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63% say there's too much |
upi402 |
Nov-03-07 02:09 AM |
#123 |
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I'm all for it... |
rucky |
Nov-03-07 09:09 AM |
#131 |
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I''d like to say I'm astonished at the results |
BuffyTheFundieSlayer |
Nov-03-07 10:08 AM |
#134 |
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Simply put, a lot people here actively look for something to be offended by |
socordsx |
Nov-03-07 10:14 AM |
#135 |
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they said the burger king ad was a pro torture message? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-03-07 10:29 AM |
#136 |
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It was a group of moms hiring a hitman to "Take care of the king" |
socordsx |
Nov-03-07 11:46 AM |
#144 |
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Dark humor does not equal "PC" |
Bluebear |
Nov-03-07 01:19 PM |
#149 |
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What are you talking about |
socordsx |
Nov-03-07 02:00 PM |
#151 |
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I'm talking about the term political correctness, what are you talking about? |
Bluebear |
Nov-03-07 02:09 PM |
#152 |
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I'm not talking about what political correctness means or doesnt mean |
socordsx |
Nov-03-07 02:28 PM |
#153 |
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Hi Elrond, |
Kajsa |
Nov-03-07 10:42 AM |
#139 |
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I agree |
OzarkDem |
Nov-03-07 10:46 AM |
#141 |
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Right you are, OzarkDem. |
Kajsa |
Nov-03-07 01:16 PM |
#147 |
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If you can't express yourself honestly or use mild humor, it's gone too far |
slackmaster |
Nov-03-07 10:44 AM |
#140 |
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What's so humorous about that post? |
Bluebear |
Nov-03-07 01:17 PM |
#148 |
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Did you miss the word "mild" in mine? |
slackmaster |
Nov-03-07 02:46 PM |
#154 |
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People who complain about "too much PC" are bigots that want to use slurs in polite company. n/t |
Solon |
Nov-03-07 12:42 PM |
#146 |
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"Politically Correct" is a term that originated with the left.... |
Zookeeper |
Nov-03-07 01:19 PM |
#150 |
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No sooner do i post this...then someone posts a thread about 'sexist language'.. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Nov-03-07 08:19 PM |
#155 |
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As long as you are a comfortable white male, DU is great! |
CTyankee |
Nov-03-07 08:26 PM |
#158 |
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Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke. -n/t |
porphyrian |
Nov-03-07 08:31 PM |
#160 |
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In light of the current PC battle going on in GDP over an SNL skit |
maximusveritas |
Nov-04-07 05:43 PM |
#162 |
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I say WHAT I want, WHEN I want to, HOW I want to. |
Prisoner_Number_Six |
Nov-04-07 05:51 PM |
#163 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-04-07 05:56 PM |
#164 |
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The "banning" of the word "nigger" is the first thing you thought of? |
Bluebear |
Nov-04-07 05:58 PM |
#166 |
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I have no idea what you mean. |
Blashyrkh |
Nov-04-07 06:22 PM |
#167 |
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I have never seen whether the use of the word "nigger" should be banned here. |
Bluebear |
Nov-04-07 06:26 PM |
#168 |
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Then you missed the thread that inspired me. |
Blashyrkh |
Nov-04-07 06:46 PM |
#172 |
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Nit picky |
Raine |
Nov-04-07 05:58 PM |
#165 |
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Whenever I debate right wingers, I just cannot defend it |
treestar |
Nov-04-07 06:31 PM |
#170 |
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