Oh, this is rich. Dozens of threads that turn into Trump pile ons, to the point that it becomes trite and repetitive. I have met Merkley, not a bad guy, although he realizes that half of the crap he blathers on about is bull shit party line, he still banks on the 50% that still can not get over the fact that Trump won. His main goal is to remain a politician, period, regardless of his true beliefs. So I quote a line from a cheesy comedy, and I have no class? pffft
I believe his comment had more to do with the word retard than anything to do with the Trump admin. Retard is not considered an acceptable insult anymore. I got joke and reference, but still cringed when I saw you use it. I know a lot of people will call this PC bullshit gone to far, but I think it's an ugly word. Would you feel comfortable using it around a developmently challenged person and their family?
So, it is okay for Hollywood to produce a comedy film and use the term, but I am to be chastised for quoting the line in well intended jest? Please, tell me who has ridden the PC pony a tad bit too far.
Yep. Difference is, making a comment about someone where you ridicule a choice theyve made (and are free to make or not make the choice) vs using a derogatory term for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, that get this...they had no choice in it and it's not like they can just stop having CP or stop being autistic. So yeah, you using that term to make fun of someone shows your class.
Well, using that logic, i should be able to the N word willy nilly because of how many times they said it in Django Unchained.
Well.....that's the world we live in. Robert Downey Jr also wore black face in that movie. I wouldn't try it if I were you. Plus it was specifically referring to Ben Stiller's character in the movie. I know it seems too PC but disabled people deserve respect. If I'm being hypocritical here I accept that.
I really believe that you know better than to render such a cutsie pie straw man, but if you like, knock your self out. One could make that argument, although I would find it taste less.
Stupid, dumb, idiotic, moronic, foolish... Or if you're talking about the person themselves, you just use their name.
Or maybe you could just go "you know, I was wrong saying that word there" instead of playing the "Fuck that, I'm gonna say what im gonna say! Fuck being PC!" you so tough.
Meh, it is context. I would never belittle someone who is mentally challenged just like I do not cuss around ladies and children. You know there has to be a hundred movie lines, some not PC, that have made their way into modern language. Seem to me, that to pick and choose, depending on who says what and whether or not you agree with them, is a travesty
Laughable. You resort to childish smack talk. Obviously, we do not agree on this point. That is all. I am allowed. If you do not like it, well, too bad.
Which specific circumstances? When I'm talking to someone with development issues and thier family? I would say developmently challenged, or use whatever term they are using. Also being willing to admit fault and move on is good. You don't have to say the right thing, but you should want to say the right thing and be willing to learn how people want to be identified. That is a key aspect of general respect for other humans. If they lack the abiliry to understand that they are even being made fun of or treated in some mocking way then it's all the more sad.
Ha! Yes sir! A damn good reason not to waste your time watch the drivel in some wasted attempt to filter the good from the disgusting.
Damned if I know! You made the statement, that seem to imply there is a good word verses the hated word. Can you give us the preferred word?
Yeah, very good point. Some would rather feign outrage rather than take what is said for what it was intended.
