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In reply to the discussion: Why do Bernie supporter like to use such impolite and ugly language? [View all]Waiting For Everyman
(9,385 posts)47. Why are Hillary supporters ok with lies and corruption?
I'd rather be ok with the strident language. Maybe that's what it takes to wake some people up.
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Why do Bernie supporter like to use such impolite and ugly language? [View all]
hill2016
Apr 2016
OP
A dumb OP--I'll play. "Perhaps they didn't feel like beating the shit out of a black protester!"
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#45
No fucking idea. Sorry you're still such a sheltered creature you've never encountered "vulgarity"
riderinthestorm
Apr 2016
#3
"I was brought up to only use civil discourse", followed by a harangue?
riderinthestorm
Apr 2016
#12
Their shock and horror at the phrase "corporate whore" belies your defense nt
riderinthestorm
Apr 2016
#18
lol... podium bird tell you that most of Sanders money comes from the 50k earners?
uponit7771
Apr 2016
#10
This is the way people act when they lose power and affluence to the "others", they're officially...
uponit7771
Apr 2016
#8
"Strident". Well if we used THAT word, we would be called "sexist". See the problem here?
Bonobo
Apr 2016
#17
I can't wait for the General Election when all manner of bad language will be used against GOP
Armstead
Apr 2016
#19
You've got more than 40 hrs per week to disparage those who make min wage or less
Electric Monk
Apr 2016
#27
Sometimes civil language just doesn't get your point across. If YOU are not angry about
jmg257
Apr 2016
#29
Sure got everyone's attention didn't it? I think it got his point across quite effectively.
jmg257
Apr 2016
#62
Oh, it's up to 48,000 now? NYPD puts the attendance at 11,000 not 27,000 (or 48,000)
NurseJackie
Apr 2016
#74
I was brought up to fiercly defend what I believe in. You have a problem with...
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2016
#32
I find right wing talking points and values to be much more offensive than mere words.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#36
At least we're not old and stuck up? - see how those not so subtle digs feel?
MillennialDem
Apr 2016
#89
Actually, boorishness and hostility are copouts of the weak- civility is a sign of TRUE strength
EffieBlack
Apr 2016
#91
Doing the right thing needn't come to an end if Sanders isn't nominated.
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2016
#56
Because we're fuckheads. Is that what you want to hear? I'll wear it, don't care.
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2016
#54
Yes, they are angry about the status quo. How loud do they have to speak up
Betty Karlson
Apr 2016
#63
This whole morally superior thing is really asking for trouble, will not end well.
betsuni
Apr 2016
#79
1. We're pissed off and 2. We're generally young and like to swear in general. Video game culture
MillennialDem
Apr 2016
#88