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In reply to the discussion: Maybe this is what Bill Maher was talking about ,we have become too politically correct [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)Throw that tequila or rum in your Mountain Dew 20 ouncer, you're good! Put that vodka in your Aquafina bottle, add what you will to your "virgin" colada, or your faux margarita and have yourself some fun!
The question you asked is answered when someone pipes up and gripes. It's not a question of "hypersensitivity," it's a question of basic respect. It's all fun and games until it's YOUR group getting "the treatment." I'm quite sure there was more than a little food and culture happening at those fraternities, and I'll bet there was damn little of those things in the big picture, and plenty of booze and stereotypes. Ole, ole!!! Arriba!! Ay, ay, ay, ay!!!!
Bill Maher is a very clever fellow and he says a lot of things that are on point. That said, he's had his head, expensive haircut and all, wedged firmly up his ass on occasion. For a bright and shining moment he pulled out the pompoms and cheerleaded for Bush. Just because he's rich, he gave a million bucks to the Dems, and he often hits the nail on the head does not mean he's always right.
He's wrong as hell on this one, and he probably knows it (if I had to bet, I'd bet he surely does know he's off the mark) but other factors are at play. He doesn't want to lose the Paulbot and the GOP weed smoking contingents of his audience, he's got to keep it fresh and edgy, lest he risk turning into a Dennis Miller loser who preaches to a narrow audience, and this is one great way to throw the righties, contrarians, members of the He-Man Wimmin Hater's Club, and the White Dudes Tired of All Those Annoying Minorities Association a great big juicy bone so they'll keep tuning in.