Democrats using the phrase "Monkey" in their political statements (election, elect)

[ChrisC]

Originally Posted by George Chong

So let's just assume that DeSantis didn't mean the statement in a derogatory manner or didn't know it is a racist statement - why not apologize?

If I say something that hurts someone else's feelings or is demeaning to someone else that I was not aware of, I would be embarrassed and apologize.

Because apologizing for using the English language as defined is ridiculous.

If you say something that hurts someone's feelings because they don't know English, tell them to learn English. The only exception to that should be someone who is just learning the language and misinterpreted the comment. English slang is notorious for non-native speakers and most often not clear at all. THAT'S when you say "Sorry, but it isn't used that way," and then explain the term.

[ChrisC]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

Why would anyone use the phrase "monkey up"??????????????????????????????????????

The same reason folks with looser tongues use the phrase "F*** up." Would you rather he used that term? Would it make you feel better? It shouldn't, because they mean the same thing--it's just that one is considered vulgar speech and the other is not.

[Spartacus713]

And now for a musical interlude to lighten your day.

Here is "Shock the Monkey" by Peter Gabriel.

[Spartacus713]

Originally Posted by George Chong

So let's just assume that DeSantis didn't mean the statement in a derogatory manner or didn't know it is a racist statement - why not apologize?

If I say something that hurts someone else's feelings or is demeaning to someone else that I was not aware of, I would be embarrassed and apologize.

That is ridiculous. In fact, I am offended by the suggestion.

By your own reasoning, you should apologize for your post.

[Kracer]

Originally Posted by what'd i miss

That...^... makes Ron Desantis a rabid racist. He couldn't resist being inappropriate and divisive.

So, like other Trumpers, he 'll likly run his offices as corrupt as corruption does.
Vote wisely Americans.

give it a rest.


trying to coopt more words and phrases is getting tiresome.


monkey wrench, monkey bars, monkeying around, don't monkey with it. About time someone learned monkey is not a racial slur. One can unlearn as easily as learn.


First they came for the pronouns..........

[ChrisC]

Originally Posted by Spartacus713

And now for a musical interlude to lighten your day.

Here is "Shock the Monkey" by Peter Gabriel.

Careful. You are going to get that song banned. Or erased from history.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by Spartacus713

And now for a musical interlude to lighten your day.

Here is "Shock the Monkey" by Peter Gabriel.

Good Song.

[Bureaucat]

Originally Posted by finalmove

So many racists!

You could say that.. White identity is becoming an important marker in the Trump GOP. Whether that crosses the line to overt racism is in the eye of the beholder.

IMO, it’s not much of a leap.

[what'd i miss]

Originally Posted by Kracer

give it a rest.


trying to coopt more words and phrases is getting tiresome.


monkey wrench, monkey bars, monkeying around, don't monkey with it. About time someone learned monkey is not a racial slur. One can unlearn as easily as learn.


First they came for the pronouns..........

Sadly. He did it. And he meant what he said and said what he meant.

Next you ll be arguing that Trump using the "n" word did nt mean what it means and anyone who says it does, is the real racist.

LOL

Another Trumpian. Well done good and faithful servant.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by Bureaucat

You could say that.. White identity is becoming an important marker in the Trump GOP.....

No it isn't.



But I get how the left stays stuck on race huckstering.