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One of the main reasons Trump is so popular is that he gives a big middle finger to political correctness. He intentionally spites demographics who aren't his base, be it racial minorities, LGBT, non-Christians, educated people, urban elites, etc. People love that and that is why no matter what Trump does, he continues to remain popular and his support shows no signs of eroding. It comes down to tribalism and Trump is really sticking it to the people that red state America have long considered "deplorable" and they love it. So the question is, why does political correctness bother people so bad? What is so bad about being empathetic to people who may be different from the norm?
If I had a child who was mentally challenged would I want anyone calling them a retard. Of course not. It's a derogatory name. But Trump would have no problem calling someone that. Our president should have moral standards, otherwise they bring our country down to a third world level.
If I had a child who was mentally challenged would I want anyone calling them a retard. Of course not. It's a derogatory name. But Trump would have no problem calling someone that. Our president should have moral standards, otherwise they bring our country down to a third world level.
but WHO is it that DETERMINED its a derogatory name
retard was/is a way to define retarded (lessened) brain function...just like advancing or retarding timing on a distributor cap
that is the problem with all these so-called PC people...they keep changing the definition of words
but WHO is it that DETERMINED its a derogatory name
retard was/is a way to define retarded (lessened) brain function...just like advancing or retarding timing on a distributor cap
that is the problem with all these so-called PC people...they keep changing the definition of words
Maybe you should keep up with each generation then and what they deem unacceptable. My great grandmother called black children...pickaninnies. Would you find that term acceptable now? Of course not.
Maybe you should keep up with each generation then and what they deem unacceptable. My great grandmother called black children...pickaninnies. Would you find that term acceptable now? Of course not.
have no idea what it means.... its a freaking word
do you have a problem with the word... Negro
because to me... in my native tongue.. it means a color..not red..but black..... and If someone said to me De Gato Negro...I know the Black Cat
there is even a wine named it...are you offended by it??
word are just that words
for a few years quee.r was offensive...now its back..LGBTQ
mid 80's there was a song by dire straights... "the little faggo.t has his own jet airplane"... today OMG someone said faggo.t ...burn them at the stake
One of the main reasons Trump is so popular is that he gives a big middle finger to political correctness. He intentionally spites demographics who aren't his base, be it racial minorities, LGBT, non-Christians, educated people, urban elites, etc. People love that and that is why no matter what Trump does, he continues to remain popular and his support shows no signs of eroding. It comes down to tribalism and Trump is really sticking it to the people that red state America have long considered "deplorable" and they love it. So the question is, why does political correctness bother people so bad? What is so bad about being empathetic to people who may be different from the norm?
I don't believe your question/thread topic is real, as you cannot be that naive or ignorant to simplfy things in such simplistic terms.
If you are genuinely interested in my view on PC (it is extensive), use the search engine and put my ID in along with the key words "political correctness" to see the many ills of PC.
Briefly, suffice it to say the PC police want to control what people think and say, and not by so benevolent a means that you imply.
Empathy is one thing, and always a good way to approach life in a society.
However when group think is demanded, and failure to comply results in harm coming to that person, it is not benign.
have no idea what it means.... its a freaking word
do you have a problem with the word... Negro
because to me... in my native tongue.. it means a color..not red..but black..... and If someone said to me De Gato Negro...I know the Black Cat
there is even a wine named it...are you offended by it??
word are just that words
for a few years quee.r was offensive...now its back..LGBTQ
mid 80's there was a song by dire straights... "the little faggo.t has his own jet airplane"... today OMG someone said faggo.t ...burn them at the stake
the PC needs to stop...this truly is garbage
You need to realize that words hurt. Garbage are the people who don’t care about how they hurt others....because it’s only a word to them. But to others your words matter. It worsens depression, anxiety and low self esteem.
The mindset of PC is toxic and when it infiltrates societal institutions (police, education, workplaces) it leads to policies that are absolutely disastrous for those who wish to be peaceful, achieve on merit, and remain an individual.
I think there is truth to this. In general I think people should strive to be as polite, civil and kind as possible to others and guard our speech and actions But when someone tells me it's not politically correct to refer to my own mother as "mother"; that I have to use the term "caregiver" because it's offensive to people who don't have mothers, and so I'm not "allowed" to call my mother my mother...then I'm starting to have a problem with PC. It very much infringes on other people's personal freedoms. Yes, words can hurt but when it hurts you to hear someone call their mom "mother" then you are the one with the problem.
One of the main reasons Trump is so popular is that he gives a big middle finger to political correctness. He intentionally spites demographics who aren't his base, be it racial minorities, LGBT, non-Christians, educated people, urban elites, etc. People love that and that is why no matter what Trump does, he continues to remain popular and his support shows no signs of eroding. It comes down to tribalism and Trump is really sticking it to the people that red state America have long considered "deplorable" and they love it. So the question is, why does political correctness bother people so bad? What is so bad about being empathetic to people who may be different from the norm?
When the truth offends so many... We have to put sugar on top, not to hurt feeeeeeeeeeeelings.
To that I say, to all that feeeeeeeeeeeel that way, **** your FEEEEEEEEEEElings!
When the truth offends so many... We have to put sugar on top, not to hurt feeeeeeeeeeeelings.
To that I say, to all that feeeeeeeeeeeel that way, **** your FEEEEEEEEEEElings!
But saying offensive things about someone doesn’t make it true. If someone said your daughter was a fat ugly girl....wouldn’t you as a father tell her she was beautiful and not listen to the bullies.
You need to realize that words hurt. Garbage are the people who don’t care about how they hurt others....because it’s only a word to them. But to others your words matter. It worsens depression, anxiety and low self esteem.
words hurt??
well I know bullets hurt, rocks hurt, bats/sticks hurt, knives hurt
sorry but.."sticks and stones may break my bone, BUT WORDs CAN NEVER HURT ME"
depression, anxiety and low self esteem...more psycho-babble BS
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