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Political Correctness

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Crcata, Dec 27, 2016.

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  1. contrails

    contrails Active Member

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    Thanks for proving my point.
     
    contrails, Dec 27, 2016
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  2. Pax Aeon

    Pax Aeon Well-Known Member

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    You're hopeless....and that's the kindest thing I can say about your reply. See; sealioning.
     
    Pax Aeon, Dec 27, 2016
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  3. contrails

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    Starbucks choses not to have Christmassy décor or music not to be politically correct, but to appeal to the 30% of Americans who are not Christian. No smart business would intentionally limit their customer base.
     
    contrails, Dec 27, 2016
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  4. logical1

    logical1 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You may want to rethink your post. It is the person calling someone out for non-PC speech that has bad manners.
     
    logical1, Dec 27, 2016
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  5. contrails

    contrails Active Member

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    If it makes you feel better.
     
    contrails, Dec 27, 2016
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  6. Kode

    Kode Well-Known Member

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    Nonsense. Show me anyone who opposes legality of immigration, border protection, and law.
     
    Kode, Dec 27, 2016
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  7. Conviction

    Conviction Well-Known Member

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    Trump was deemed a racist because he wanted a wall. How much more ridiculous does it get than that?
     
    Conviction, Dec 27, 2016
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    DOconTEX Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Here is a good discussion of why political correctness creates anger.

    [video=youtube;1SlRHd7bQQE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SlRHd7bQQE[/video]
     
    DOconTEX, Dec 27, 2016
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  9. Sharpie

    Sharpie Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I think it goes to respect and considerateness. What I find ironic is how condemning a person can be to use of the wrong word, and in the next moment condone truly abhorrent behavior and illegal or criminal behavior. Actions speak louder than words, I say.
     
    Sharpie, Dec 27, 2016
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  10. contrails

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    Nonsense, Trump was deemed a racist because he said that Mexican immigrants were rapists and criminals.
     
    contrails, Dec 27, 2016
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  11. ButterBalls

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    Wont be the first time :)
     
    ButterBalls, Dec 27, 2016
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  12. MississippiMud

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    Actually use of the term "retard" in reference to someone who is in fact retarded is (or was 25 years ago)a "correct" term. That from a cousin who at the time was pursuing a masters in special education.
     
    MississippiMud, Dec 28, 2016
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  13. MississippiMud

    MississippiMud Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely. I always welcome the opportunity to understand why certain things bother people.
     
    MississippiMud, Dec 28, 2016
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    I'm forgiving of a language faux pas, especially in an informal environment. In that environment, the word "retard" was used as a metaphor. The word "retarded" was acceptable at one time but the word "retard" has always had a slang derogatory meaning to it. Some people can't tell the difference.
     
    Pax Aeon, Dec 28, 2016
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  15. MississippiMud

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    I was a bit surprised when she told me "according to whatever class she was in" that it was a proper term. I wonder if that " slang derogatory meaning" evolved over time as it became a common school yard insult.
     
    MississippiMud, Dec 28, 2016
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