It has become de rigueur to replace the word "complain" with the word "whine"

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

I am tied of hearing people described as "whining" when they voice or write legitimate complaints. I think this is a right wing tactic that is unfortunately being co-opted by just about everyone - columnists, pundits, bloggers, etc. It is used to de-legitimize often on-target criticism.

"Whining" certainly has a place but I would like to see it used more circumspectly.

Just sayin'.

[rucky]

1. Would you like some cheese with your kvetch? n/t

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

2. tres amusante. No, really. nt.

[frogcycle]

3. oh, stop your bellyaching n/t

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

4. ok. But it felt good to say it. nt.

[frogcycle]

6. sorry if i seemed to be crabbing

i really didn't mean to gripe. some days I just seem to be grousing all the time. my wife says I am a whiney baby

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

5. And, on reflection, it is completely appropriate in any thread that addresses Chris Mathews. nt.

[Peregrine Took]

7. LOL! Too true. All the little patronage rethug hacks at my old agency had

little "no whining zone" placards in their offices. It only meant that they weren't able to deal with any human relation type problems that might arise in their work units.