Bucky
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Wed Oct-13-04 03:46 PM
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I generally don't like name calling, but this one is cute |
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Edited on Wed Oct-13-04 03:47 PM by Bucky
The name calling aspect of the internet-era of politics is pretty dreary. People who type an astrix every time they mean Bush, or consistantly say "Rethugs" or "Reich Wingers" to describe our opponents are, in my opinion, conspiring with Freepers to dumb down the national debate on our future. I'm with President Clinton on this one. They need to dumb things down. Democrats do better when people think. When you constantly insult the otherside instead of explaining the issues, what you're really doing is discouraging people, including ourselves, from thinking.
But every now and then a nickname is clever enough and so apt that even I get the stick out of my ass on this anti-"Orwellian NewSpeak" issue. So when I saw this word today, I knew I was in love.
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Wed Oct-13-04 03:50 PM
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1. * is actually prety smart |
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It is a referal to him being the only president selected by the supreme court.
Conservatards is pretty funny though
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Wed Oct-13-04 03:52 PM
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2. I reckon if B*** can make up words, we can too! Hahaha! |
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Wed Oct-13-04 03:52 PM
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3. Exellent word it will be in the dictionary in a few weeks |
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Conservasenility shall now be replaced with CONSERVATARD .
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troubleinwinter
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Wed Oct-13-04 03:53 PM
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4. I just sent it to my daughter, who counters: |
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Wed Oct-13-04 03:57 PM
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5. Just gotta have a laugh now & then, this mess is pretty tense. |
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Wed Oct-13-04 05:10 PM
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8. Freaky. Not ten minutes ago I was mentioning this to my daughter... |
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and she said the same thing! Tiny planet (unless you're my ex-wife)
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Wed Oct-13-04 05:56 PM
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9. Dude, I got the same raggedy ol' husband I've always had. |
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Wed Oct-13-04 04:19 PM
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6. I understand your point of view re name-calling v. intellect, ... |
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HOWEVER,
we have to overcome the anti-intellectual fervor that Rethugs have cultivated before we can appeal to people's intellects.
In other words, Dems promoted intellectualism which Rethugs crushed with "might makes right". Now we must emphasize "honor" as an interim step before, we can guide nation back to intellectualism.
Honor: The Forgotten Virtue.
Kerry-Edwards are the personification of "honor". They are the Dynamic Duo -- battling to save Gotham from W (Dr. Evil) and JAshcroft (Mr. Burns from the Simpsons)
(Fact: W does imitations of Dr. Evil and JAshcroft does imitations of Mr. Burns in staff meetings.)
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Wed Oct-13-04 04:20 PM
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Wed Oct-13-04 06:15 PM
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10. So its based on Retard?? |
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Why is that OK and why do you support it? No, I don't think it's humorous nor do I like it.
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Wed Oct-13-04 06:44 PM
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I really didn't want to get up on my retard soapbox again. It's sad to see this on a supposedly progressive board.
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Wed Oct-13-04 06:48 PM
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Hang in there bunny. Your truth will shine through.
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Wed Oct-13-04 07:37 PM
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dont know what to think about the name calling issue ; however i think typing an asterix in place of whats his name is appropriate. Its the kind of word we dont want to have to write or say and is not necessarily derogatory.
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