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99. I think the Q in LGBTQ stands for questioning (nt)

Reply to SATIRical (Reply #77)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 08:13 PM

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Holy shit. A formerly rational old-school Republican wrote this... [View all] OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 OP

who is it? Syrinx Apr 2012 #1

Oh, I'm sorry. It's a relative, no one famous or anything... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #2

obfuscate much :) Syrinx Apr 2012 #4

Sorry about that... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #5

Been there, done that Syrinx Apr 2012 #6

I just can't do it anymore...I can't tread lightly adigal Apr 2012 #84

I hear you... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #85

jury results: Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #10

? Syrinx Apr 2012 #12

I was confused, too... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #14

DU3 has set disruptors loose Syrinx Apr 2012 #16

That's why I haven't engaged much. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #17

The first time I heard 'tranny' was from my tranny friends in the early 1970s Mimosa Apr 2012 #98

and at that time, did it denote a transvestite, or a transgendered person, or both? HiPointDem Apr 2012 #105

The generational thing can be brutal. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #108

As pointed out in H&M on your post #4 above, it is a term of disrespect, A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2012 #19

It is a term that is used by straights as an insult. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #20

"I think DU is infested with maggots that need to be squashed." A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2012 #21

It refers to the FR types that are drowning this forum Syrinx Apr 2012 #23

It was a confusing turn of phrase in the context A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2012 #24

It appears, from the context in which you used it, Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #28

Your excuse is not believable, and you need to be held to account for your words muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #106

to be clear... i was the only juror to comment Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #22

I don't know whose opinion you believe counts, Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #26

sorry. never used it myself. i assumed it was shorthand for transsexual. Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #29

No - you aren't the only one. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #40

Question SATIRical Apr 2012 #77

That is dangerous territory. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #90

Thanks SATIRical Apr 2012 #93

I think the Q in LGBTQ stands for questioning (nt) TacoD Apr 2012 #99

On the bus it spelled out 'Queer' (nt) SATIRical Apr 2012 #107

sorry, poor choice of words. meant it as "an opinion from someone who might actually know if it's Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #34

I was hoping you meant it that way - Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #37

well, it was. thanks. Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #39

Who's opinion counts? Syrinx Apr 2012 #27

I am a member of the LGBT community Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #31

wow, my "whose opinion counts" offends both sides? Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #33

FWIW JoeyT Apr 2012 #35

I doubt that's true Syrinx Apr 2012 #38

So, when are you going to edit out your comment in #4? pacalo Apr 2012 #47

Pretty sure he can't - Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #50

I'm pretty sure you CAN edit posts in a thread UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #79

I haven't checked recently, but I thought the post-hide edit was a quirk that got fixed Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #87

OK. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #91

"ACT-UP" Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #49

Yeah - I thought about pointing that out Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #51

I thought I was listening to Rush Limbaugh ca. 1994 there Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #61

you may think it's mainstream but it's a slur to the LGBT community maddezmom Apr 2012 #88

I just found out the two of my relatives PatSeg Apr 2012 #65

It really is upsetting. :( OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #68

I have a very vivid imagination, PatSeg Apr 2012 #86

"I feel Obama wants the United States to become a communist state. " Old and In the Way Apr 2012 #3

A stupid person who lovemydog Apr 2012 #7

And who serves on the local school board. Iris Apr 2012 #75

I trust anyone who dislikes these kinds of posts will ignore, but here's more.... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #8

Let's get it all out Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #59

Obviously my trust was misplaced... (w/edit) OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #62

As time evolved so too did the term racist to not include anyone who didn't believe they were one. Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #9

This is one of literally three people in my family I still interact with...lol OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #11

Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #30

what?! Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #36

what's crazy is that 2 juror members either think i am a conservative or an asshole or Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #41

At least it was only 2. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #44

so that post was alerted too? and it passed muster? Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #45

I have trouble with in laws as well. mmonk Apr 2012 #63

I have trouble with conversations in general lately... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #70

I know. Heightened madness this year. mmonk Apr 2012 #72

And rrHeretic Apr 2012 #13

Oh, I know they have grown in number since the summer of 2008... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #15

So sad Kylefty Apr 2012 #18

This person is out where the buses don't run. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2012 #25

"Most people that use the term do not even know what a racist is." ET Awful Apr 2012 #32

Agree - and the fact that a communist economic system TBF Apr 2012 #55

Your relative needs psychiatric help. Vinca Apr 2012 #42

I guessing the operative word here is "formerly". baldguy Apr 2012 #43

If it were me I would be so tempted to reply "so, Romney is a commie too?" n2doc Apr 2012 #46

I have a feeling she loathes Romney. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #48

Fox and others are good at taking free floating anger and providing a target for it KurtNYC Apr 2012 #54

True. Well said. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #56

Respond with this ... "and some how, the DOW is up ~6000 under Communist Obama." JoePhilly Apr 2012 #52

lolol OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #53

I have an old friend who sent something alomst exactly like the letter you posted. JoePhilly Apr 2012 #74

I JUST learned that there is indeed another influence here: OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #78

OneGrassRoot! It's Wonderful to See Your Post... nenagh Apr 2012 #57

Ahhhh, so nice to see you! OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #58

It's all part of how one successfully imposes propaganda. kentauros Apr 2012 #89

Let's see . . . HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #60

so, what does your family member think newspeak Apr 2012 #80

I think you meant to reply to the OP, because I pretty much agree with all of what you said. HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #81

I couldn't agree more... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #83

You have a projectionist in your family. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #64

Who doesn't know what a racist is? Iris Apr 2012 #66

One Need Not Be A Racist To Be A Buffoon ProfessorGAC Apr 2012 #67

That's an excellent quote. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #69

Thank You, OGR ProfessorGAC Apr 2012 #76

As soon as you see up front the assertion that you are stupid or ignorant if you disagree Burma Jones Apr 2012 #71

Excellent, simple advice. Thank you. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #73

Politics is fleeting, families should be supportive Mimosa Apr 2012 #96

My sympathies, dude Prophet 451 Apr 2012 #82

"formerly rational old-school Republican" = YOU WERE SUCKERED just1voice Apr 2012 #92

It seems you may be correct. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #94

Your own lack of tolerance may make her 'dig in her heels' Mimosa Apr 2012 #97

It's very interesting how you perceive me. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #101

One Grass Root, sorry if I offended you. Mimosa Apr 2012 #103

Thank you, Mimosa, but you continue to misunderstand what I have said OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #104

For your information, here are more comments, beyond what's in the OP OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #102

Wondering why you were driven to post badly written B.S. here? Mimosa Apr 2012 #95

I'll answer your three comments thusly: OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #100

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