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Response to Reply #8 |
| -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 |
#99 |
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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 |
#100 |
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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 |
#39 |
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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 |
#95 |
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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 |
#98 |
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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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