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MorbidButterflyTat

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74. Intent matters

Reply to Hamlette (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2024, 11:42 AM

Aug 9

No one on DU is "dismissive" of Kamala.

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Don't call her Kamala, call her Harris. Or VP Harris. [View all] Hamlette Aug 9 OP

Agree... 2naSalit Aug 9 #1

I refer to him as Donald Fucking Trump Skittles Aug 9 #2

Similar here, except he is "that fucking guy". madinmaryland Aug 9 #63

She is distributing campaign signs that say "Kamala" BrianTheEVGuy Aug 9 #3

Yeah. Another clear difference TommyT139 Aug 9 #4

Cool. ShazzieB Aug 9 #18

the yard signs say harris walz. mopinko Aug 9 #70

Some do BrianTheEVGuy Aug 9 #71

the 1s in the official store do. mopinko Aug 9 #75

Harris, herself, sells Kamala gear. Ms. Toad Aug 9 #5

actually, i looked at the store the other day, mopinko Aug 9 #25

Why do you get to override their choice Ms. Toad Aug 9 #56

if they hire me, they're hiring my judgement. mopinko Aug 9 #67

There's standards, but how an individual chooses to be identified shouldn't be up for Ms. Toad Aug 9 #78

i'm not telling them how to identify themselves. mopinko Aug 9 #80

If presenting themselves mean altering how they identify themselves to the world Ms. Toad Aug 9 #84

i also advise them not to wear certain colors, and help them pick their headshots. mopinko Aug 9 #87

Those are all marketing, without changing identity. Ms. Toad Aug 9 #88

yeah, i'm done here. mopinko Aug 9 #89

What is disrespectful by calling her vp Harris???? dsp3000 Aug 9 #6

Nothing. The OP does suggest VP Harris question everything Aug 9 #14

I think its up to her and she seems to be behind her first name being used. Its an inclusive use of a beautiful first ImNotGod Aug 9 #7

it's how she is branding her campaign ... taking advantage of having an unusual (for many) name nt msongs Aug 9 #8

Studies show most humans love being called by their first name.. Imallin4Joe Aug 9 #9

Kamala is endearing like "Joe". But I think it depends on the context JI7 Aug 9 #10

Oh please. Abolishinist Aug 9 #11

lol... I was going to say.. I call her both Cha Aug 9 #19

Haha, that ForgedCrank Aug 9 #77

IMO, it's based on clarity not necessarily gender ecstatic Aug 9 #12

Same with Pelosi. The only exception was Hilary for obvious reasons question everything Aug 9 #13

Shades of "Trump versus Hillary"... regnaD kciN Aug 9 #15

Kamala Kamala Kamala BWdem4life Aug 9 #16

Kamala!! Kamala!! Kamala!! Bucky Aug 9 #32

I agree. Many people won't take her as seriously if called by her first name. nt pnwmom Aug 9 #17

Her campaign sells merchandise using just "Kamala" Kaleva Aug 9 #20

I think it's up to Kamala herself to decide that Kaleva Aug 9 #21

She's using the name Kamala on some of the campaign gear she's selling. Elessar Zappa Aug 9 #22

more of it says harris or madam vp. mopinko Aug 9 #26

Indicating she likes both 🤷🏻‍♀️ AkFemDem Aug 9 #62

indicating someone on the campaign gets it. mopinko Aug 9 #69

Yes. Right now she doesn't care what she is called as long as people vote for her. Irish_Dem Aug 9 #41

Yes, I absolutely hate the "first name" candidate schtick Prairie Gates Aug 9 #23

Excellent point! HeartsCanHope Aug 9 #24

No, it's not dismissive, at least not here. Patton French Aug 9 #27

Kamala is a beautiful name BeyondGeography Aug 9 #28

It is unique and distinctive. Irish_Dem Aug 9 #42

It's terrible how people feel so much familiarity and affection for our candidate Bucky Aug 9 #29

it's a cultural thing, which is this country IS disrespect for female candidates. mopinko Aug 9 #81

Words don't convey the same everywhere, GreenWave Aug 9 #30

I almost always refer to Joe as "Joe". captain queeg Aug 9 #31

And then look how they treated him! Bucky Aug 9 #38

Yep, I've referred him as "Joe" here often. Xavier Breath Aug 9 #92

She passes out signs at her rallies that say KAMALA. madaboutharry Aug 9 #33

hillary did it almost exclusively. mopinko Aug 9 #83

Optimism is your friend, Mo! madaboutharry Aug 9 #85

oh i do too. mopinko Aug 9 #86

I agree, the same happened to Hillary. Passages Aug 9 #34

I mean, was it dismissive referring to Joe as Joe? Cosmocat Aug 9 #35

I totally see your point FullySupportDems Aug 9 #36

It rolls off the tongue nicely though. Tommy Carcetti Aug 9 #37

How do you feel about just calling her "Mrs. Emhoff"? Bucky Aug 9 #39

Nailed it! MineralMan Aug 9 #50

Your personal situation was completely different. Irish_Dem Aug 9 #40

Great points Doc Sportello Aug 9 #46

Yes. She is trying to win an election. Irish_Dem Aug 9 #48

I keep getting emails from Kamala HQ. Ace Rothstein Aug 9 #43

I tend to disagree. People call her Kamala because they connect with her, they like her and they Vinca Aug 9 #44

Don't call him Ike....It's 'I Like General Eisenhower' prodigitalson Aug 9 #45

I love Kamala! nt LexVegas Aug 9 #47

El Conquistador MichMan Aug 9 #49

Depends on the situation. JohnSJ Aug 9 #51

i always referred to Joe and Joe... samnsara Aug 9 #52

I like Ike, Barack, Joe, Bill, Kamala (I didn't actually, but great name like Ike arlyellowdog Aug 9 #53

No Renew Deal Aug 9 #54

I'll disagree. It's a term of endearment. I also called Biden "Joe." Happy Hoosier Aug 9 #55

I frequently calles Biden Joe. I like Kamala. Self Esteem Aug 9 #57

Are we not supposed to call him Joe either? jcgoldie Aug 9 #58

Call her Chuck, if you want. Just vote for her. nt Gore1FL Aug 9 #59

. TheProle Aug 9 #60

The opposite AkFemDem Aug 9 #61

Yes, I'm working hard to not call her by her first name. mucholderthandirt Aug 9 #64

Link AkFemDem Aug 9 #65

No. Jirel Aug 9 #66

Disagree. Kamala. n/t elocs Aug 9 #68

That's been my approach, and I'll stick with it, but if Harris herself is happy with Kamala... RidinWithHarris Aug 9 #72

Calling Kamala Harris, KAMALA ProudMNDemocrat Aug 9 #73

Intent matters MorbidButterflyTat Aug 9 #74

Reminiscent of political correctness taken to the extreme. A lot of people we need to reach hate that. mobeau69 Aug 9 #76

Don't call her Kamala, call her Vice President Harris ironman99 Aug 9 #79

Tell this to the people behind her holding KAMALA signs lame54 Aug 9 #82

Ummm..... ProfessorGAC Aug 9 #90

I've always called TFG The Donald because that is what New Yorkers have always called him. Raftergirl Aug 9 #91

Way ahead of you. That's a tough sell on this board, though. Iggo Aug 9 #93

I think we need less nitpicking about language. D23MIURG23 Aug 9 #94