Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:41 pm
Korouse wrote:Why can't we just operate within common sense and not get fucking offended at EVERYTHING?
Cuz liberals.
Because sometimes even national leaders just want to hang out
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Korouse wrote:Why can't we just operate within common sense and not get fucking offended at EVERYTHING?
Viritica wrote:Keyboard Warriors wrote:1. No, it is fucking not. It is not an example of political correctness because the people, if any, who complain about the use of the word "citizen" do not form an otherwise disadvantaged demographic. This "example" is only an example of how you have no idea what the term really means.
2. It's been acknowledged by many to be a dehumanizing term. Not to mention the tensions it incites. I really don't care if you think it has no derogatory meaning because you're wrong.
3. You say this, yet you refuse to use another less-inflammatory term meaning the same thing because you don't want to.
4. We really didn't need you wanking this white pride stuff all over the thread.
5. If you don't like being called a racist, then don't say racist things. I'd imagine it's a typical response from anybody when dealing with people who are obviously racists. Yet you continually make out the problem is everybody else because you couldn't possibly be racist
1. Jews aren't a disadvantaged demographic? Huh, I was unaware antisemitism as all gone.
2. And it's been acknowledged by others to not be dehumanizing. A few people claiming something is dehumanizing doesn't make it dehumanizing. If you immigrate here legally then you're an immigrant. If you immigrate here illegally then you're an illegal immigrant. It's that simple. Now stop bitching.
3. Yes, because a few people finding it offensive for no good reason isn't really gonna make me use another term.
4.
That actually made me chuckle. That was a strawman so massive it would make Scarecrow envious.
5. Except referring to an illegal immigrant as an illegal immigrant isn't a racist or derogatory term. It's calling them what they are. Illegal immigrants. Do I see them as subhuman? Nah. Not really. And you bashing your head against a wall trying to convince yourself that I'm a racist really isn't gonna change that.
Velandia wrote:Political Correctness is getting out of hand. I got trouble in school for saying the word "retarded". The secretary lady heard me and said that's offensive.
The Floating Island of the Sleeping God wrote:Velandia wrote:Political Correctness is getting out of hand. I got trouble in school for saying the word "retarded". The secretary lady heard me and said that's offensive.
Well, it sorta is. It's offensive to the mentally retarded to make light of their condition by calling things retarded instead of stupid. That's just basic reasoning.
The Floating Island of the Sleeping God wrote:Velandia wrote:Political Correctness is getting out of hand. I got trouble in school for saying the word "retarded". The secretary lady heard me and said that's offensive.
Well, it sorta is. It's offensive to the mentally retarded to make light of their condition by calling things retarded instead of stupid. That's just basic reasoning.
Korouse wrote:The Floating Island of the Sleeping God wrote:Well, it sorta is. It's offensive to the mentally retarded to make light of their condition by calling things retarded instead of stupid. That's just basic reasoning.
He could've meant flame retardant
See, you're being sensitive and cutting to the chase.
Velandia wrote:Political Correctness is getting out of hand. I got trouble in school for saying the word "retarded". The secretary lady heard me and said that's offensive to people.
Lalaki wrote:I always believe that there is a least offensive way to word things. If being politically correct means that I try my best to be respectful and courteous to other people by being careful with my words and using polite language, then let it be known that I am politically correct. If being politically correct means that I debate people nicely instead of rudely, let it be known that I am politically correct. If being politically correct means that I acknowledge the sensibility of others and wish to respect that, then let it be known that I am politically correct.
Velandia wrote:Political Correctness is getting out of hand. I got trouble in school for saying the word "retarded". The secretary lady heard me and said that's offensive to people.
Kelinfort wrote:Just so were clear what's being discussed:
I know a lot of unnecessary rhetoric comes under scrutiny for being politically incorrect, but we're just discussing the above. Many of course claim that this is "onerous" and prevents truth from being told. So I want to know, NS, what is your opinion of political correctness?
As for me, I believe some of it is unnecessary and downright unneeded, however, the word political correctness is terrible for describing what it truly is: not being an asshole.
Velandia wrote:Political Correctness is getting out of hand. I got trouble in school for saying the word "retarded". The secretary lady heard me and said that's offensive to people.
Soldati senza confini wrote:Is it just me or most of you are in the secondary school system still?
Spoder wrote:Soldati senza confini wrote:Is it just me or most of you are in the secondary school system still?
*Is it just me or are most of you still in the secondary school system?
Answer: I don't know about anybody else, but I turned 14 on the 8th of February.
Don't start with your aegism BS. If you're going to do that, then please fuck off.