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alarimer

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23. But it isn't what it means to most people, though.

Tue Dec 13, 2016, 04:24 PM

Dec 2016

I think Hayes is right about that. Most people who invoke PC are those that don't care who they offend. Now, Donald Trump may well have been talking about the media, but his followers didn't get that and many of the worst just want to use these words with impunity, which I hope never become accepted.

Mostly it is about not being a jerk, but it sometimes does seem like people are overly sensitive.

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Bernie Sanders: Trump Won Because People Are Tired of Politically Correct Rhetoric [View all] DonViejo Dec 2016 OP

It's not "political correctness," Bernie -- it's not being a racist. pnwmom Dec 2016 #1

He's claiming it's about tippy toeing around powerful people? bettyellen Dec 2016 #5

He has a strange definition of political correctness -- designed to distract pnwmom Dec 2016 #15

Exactly. When I hear someone use "PC," I know darn well they are an ignorant white wing racist. Hoyt Dec 2016 #29

agreed NewJeffCT Dec 2016 #53

I agree and what's with this politically correct BS for trump bile anyway Bernie? lunasun Dec 2016 #55

Agree completely. ananda Dec 2016 #7

Trump's deplorables don't care if the starve to death Txbluedog Dec 2016 #35

+1. n/t Different Drummer Dec 2016 #93

It's because Bernie hopes we can win their votes. EOM sfwriter Dec 2016 #65

You can win their votes by talking the trash that Trump used. I'm opposed to that. Hoyt Dec 2016 #68

That's a truth. Maybe he is being politically correct by not coming out and spelling it out? Baitball Blogger Dec 2016 #100

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #2

Couldn't Agree More Me. Dec 2016 #32

"Couldn't win but can't shut up" Plucketeer Dec 2016 #47

You Have No Way Of Knowing That Me. Dec 2016 #69

He's the first to let you know that he's the smartest person in the room.... (nt) ehrnst Dec 2016 #42

I think a better title would be Rincewind Dec 2016 #94

Sanders steals the term "PC" and repurposes it to mean against corporate America?!?! bettyellen Dec 2016 #3

Bernie needs to sit down. He is completely clueless. n/t seaglass Dec 2016 #17

Not being a racist ass does not mean you're being politically correct. It means you're not being RedWedge Dec 2016 #4

Fuck you bravenak Dec 2016 #6

With friends like that, who needs enemies? SunSeeker Dec 2016 #8

"Politically Correct Rhetoric" Treating others with the same respect you want for yourself. TeamPooka Dec 2016 #9

Headline is a lie oberliner Dec 2016 #10

But it gives another excuse for Bernie-bashing alarimer Dec 2016 #12

Indeed Plucketeer Dec 2016 #50

No, it's justified by the article. pnwmom Dec 2016 #19

That is not what he was asked oberliner Dec 2016 #31

Rational inference seems a rather dramatic blind spot of yours. LanternWaste Dec 2016 #39

He definitely does not say that Trump won because of political correctness oberliner Dec 2016 #43

We just saw a tiny clip of the interview. How do you know what the larger pnwmom Dec 2016 #54

Watch the whole town hall oberliner Dec 2016 #76

+1000!! Bernie haters watch the video?? KPN Dec 2016 #103

The article said Bernie's quote was in response to being asked why Trump won. LisaM Dec 2016 #20

That is not what was asked oberliner Dec 2016 #30

Here's The Question otohara Dec 2016 #21

That's not what the question was oberliner Dec 2016 #27

I'm not where I can watch the video. I read the whole article. LisaM Dec 2016 #33

Look at the question as quoted in the article oberliner Dec 2016 #38

I watched his performance last night at Town Hall. Did you? He redefined Political Correctness. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #73

Yes oberliner Dec 2016 #77

But it is a bizarre definition of "PC". Racial matters are not trade deals for fucks sake. bettyellen Dec 2016 #92

Agreed. This article is a lie. DUers need to see the entire town hall Arazi Dec 2016 #99

Bernie was great in that town hall oberliner Dec 2016 #101

In this thread people are pissed off but what he said is true. geomon666 Dec 2016 #11

Because that is not what PC means. Is he dumb or out of touch? n/t seaglass Dec 2016 #18

But it isn't what it means to most people, though. alarimer Dec 2016 #23

What he said is wrong. That is NOT the meaning of "politically correct" pnwmom Dec 2016 #24

He's talking about Trump voters and why they voted for him. geomon666 Dec 2016 #52

Many of them ARE racists and/or misogynists and/or homophobics, pnwmom Dec 2016 #57

No he's not. He's talking at a Wisconsin town hall geomon666 Dec 2016 #61

Since when can you tell who's a neo-Nazi by how they look? pnwmom Dec 2016 #66

I agree with you about the Obamacare thing geomon666 Dec 2016 #74

Yeah, all those swastikas and confederate flags were about trade policy & anger at billionaires.(nt) ehrnst Dec 2016 #40

You're equating the neo nazis to all of Trump voters geomon666 Dec 2016 #46

Not as reckless as equating Trump's win with "pandering to identity politics." (nt) ehrnst Dec 2016 #83

The is EXACTLY like Hill's "deplorable" comment Nevernose Dec 2016 #86

I Totally Agree RobinA Dec 2016 #96

Racism and Sexism Are Real... TomCADem Dec 2016 #13

+1 spooky3 Dec 2016 #62

Concur, but MosheFeingold Dec 2016 #98

Hopefully some will take this in context of this event. It was aimed at Trump supporters think Dec 2016 #14

My, the lack of response to this post is telling. KPN Dec 2016 #104

Alex Griswold... MrWendel Dec 2016 #16

talk about a bullsh*t oversimplification of multiple issues that led to his victory arithia Dec 2016 #22

Go back to your back bench, Bernie. murielm99 Dec 2016 #25

Absolutely bravenak Dec 2016 #26

If he really wanted to do something murielm99 Dec 2016 #37

He does not seem to want to work with anybody bravenak Dec 2016 #41

Thank You! Tarheel_Dem Dec 2016 #88

Nothing personal to the person who posted this, but extremely misleadin headline by Mediaite. swag Dec 2016 #28

I'm not sure who loves the spotlight more ... ZoomBubba Dec 2016 #34

Bernie selling the Bernie brand. He believes everything that comes out of his mouth. (nt) ehrnst Dec 2016 #36

Huh...I'm just loving stillcool Dec 2016 #44

Speaking from the heart? Generator Dec 2016 #45

WTF does that even mean? hrmjustin Dec 2016 #48

This is a Right-Wing BS smear by a right-wing BS writer (Alex Griswold) oberliner Dec 2016 #49

I read many opinions of that Town Hall and have no interest in watching pnwmom Dec 2016 #60

That's fine oberliner Dec 2016 #78

Headline and OP are misleading and unfair to Bernie LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #51

He Divided This Party All By Himself otohara Dec 2016 #59

No...Russia divided our nation. Apathy helped them. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #67

Bernie .... LenaBaby61 Dec 2016 #56

Chris Hayes asked Bernie to participate in this "All In With Chris Hayes" hour. KPN Dec 2016 #105

You should highlight the definition of "politically correct" Bernie was using. yurbud Dec 2016 #58

Sorry, but he's living up to his initials. George II Dec 2016 #63

Bernie, thank you for reminding me DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #64

+1 Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #72

How many hate crimes have been committed since the election? GusBob Dec 2016 #70

Someone remind Bernie his fifteen minutes are up. Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #71

This thread is a great reminder that most people don't read past the headline killbotfactory Dec 2016 #75

Yes, indeed oberliner Dec 2016 #79

No, many of us read the whole article. LisaM Dec 2016 #89

Bingo! KPN Dec 2016 #106

I be no means am a Trump fan Legends303 Dec 2016 #80

Agree. KPN Dec 2016 #107

Is it primary season again? Devil Child Dec 2016 #81

Trump won because too many American voters are ignorant agincourt Dec 2016 #82

And they think everyone should live leftyladyfrommo Dec 2016 #95

Not surprising. ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #84

Yup. Still not feeling the Bern. Nonhlanhla Dec 2016 #85

More proof that Sanders is not a Democrat, never was, and should never have been treated like one. baldguy Dec 2016 #87

He and Trump should tour together (aren't they both in Wisconsin right now?) LisaM Dec 2016 #90

Sanders was in WI Mon.eve. The Trump gang, Walker, Priebus, Paul Ryan, Duffy, Sheriff Pitchfork riversedge Dec 2016 #97

The very last person I want to hear from about Trump's "victory" is Bernie Sanders. (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #91

HRC is ahead in the popular vote 2.8 million Marthe48 Dec 2016 #102