"Pansy"

[Neshanic]

"Why they are just a bunch of Pansies!"

"Come on everybody! Let's go meet the Pansies!

King Julian in a cartoon called "Madagascar".

Lighten up fellow gays. I did not see a uproar of displeasure on that.

[Jed Dilligan]

1. Was King Julian endorsing a Presidential candidate when he said it?

[Neshanic]

21. No, as the cartoon is more logical than campaign currently going on.

[Jed Dilligan]

23. I agree with that

[stevedeshazer]

2. Can you share with the rest of us what your post means?

What are you posting about?

[anigbrowl]

4. NC's governor said Hillary made Rocky Balboa look like a pansy ('cause she's a fighter)

No word yet on what PA voters felt about that remark. But it's not homophobic or anything, a whole bunch of people said so very strenuously.

[babylonsister]

7. Here's where the reference comes from:

"Pansy" reference in Hillary Clinton endorsement raises some hackles


North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley's high-profile embrace of Hillary Clinton may not play out as an unalloyed asset for her. The main sound bite he delivered in endorsing her presidential candidacyNorth Carolina Gov. Mike Easley endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton but in the process used an insulting term for gay men today sparked criticism (muted, for the most part) for being an insult to gays.

Referring to his own reputation as a hard-charging politician, he said, "I've been accused of being persistent and downright aggravating." As Clinton stood next to him in an auditorium at North Carolina University, he added, "But this lady right here makes Rocky Balboa look like a pansy." (More about the event is available here.)

The first definition in Webster's New World Dictionary for pansy is "any of various violets." But then there's this: " an effeminate man; esp. an effeminate male homosexual: often a contemptuous term."

Although Barack Obama's overdue stiff-arm of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright overwhelmed coverage of virtually anything else in politics today, Easley's comment did not go completely unnoticed.

As of this afternoon, a handful of blogs had commented on it, including this post on The Smoking Gun, which noted that when Clinton ..."stepped up to the mic to accept Easley's endorsement, (she) said nothing about his 'pansy' comment."

more...

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/04/north-carolina.html

[stevedeshazer]

18. Thanks very much

Things move fast here, and as a working guy it's hard to keep up with all that's going on.

:hi:

[Neshanic]

3. KO as Obama's lapdog, trying to make an issue of the "pansy" remark for Hillary.

[chimpymustgo]

8. SO fucking lame. KO's show is a farce. It's the Obama Show!! Some journalist.

[babylonsister]

12. KO's not alone. Stand by...

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/04/north-carolina.html

[LakeSamish706]

19. Yep, if you guys don't like something about your candidate... Dump on KO...

Just pathetic but understanding the source, I do....

[Zhade]

32. The remark is a slur. I don't care who fucking said it.

NT!

[Swamp Rat]

5. Here ya go:

[mcctatas]

9. Seriously...

you have got to get a warning bell or whistle, this is the third time in less than 2 weeks that you have truly disturbed me! :hi:

[Swamp Rat]

13. It's a reflection of the disturbing posts and attacks against Obama since February.

Hilbo Balboa drew 'first blood.' :D

[mcctatas]

15. not nice...

but oh so funny and creative, so I guess I won't track you down and feed you to the Dark Lord Dick;)

[Swamp Rat]

27. That's right.

They need to stop bashing Obama with Rev. Wright propaganda, among other things, which comes straight from FUX Noise and the neocons. It is totally uncool. Obama is a good man and a Democratic senator, and I will not let them attack him any longer. However, if they stop this BS, I can get back to McLame bashing, something I really prefer to do.

Btw, I am a kucinich supporter who will vote for ANY Dem next November. I just cannot sit idly by while people are so ugly toward Obama. Some Hillary supporters , who are my friends and longtime DUers, know I have defended them and Hillary in the past, but Hillary's campaign took a turn toward the Dark Side last February. This I will not abide.

[babylonsister]

10. Oooh, good one, Swampie!

:applause:

[Swamp Rat]

16. I just finished it.

I am sick and tired of the Obama bashing, so I took the gloves off.

If they stop this bullshit, and stop feeding the dittohead trolls, I will be able to get back to McLame bashing, something I much prefer.

[Ichingcarpenter]

24. Yikes Swamp Rat...... She looks absolutely evil

LOL!!!!!!



:hi: :applause: :applause: :applause: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Swamp Rat]

28. hee hee!

:evilgrin:

Once they stop the BS propaganda against Obama, I will return to pure McLame bashing. ;)

[Neshanic]

30. Can you do one with people re-arranging deck chairs?

[Swamp Rat]

31. LOL!

I'll keep it in mind. :D

[Johnny__Motown]

6. I don't equate "Pansy" with Gay. it is more like a weakling or wimp.. (I am straight)

I'm not saying.....

.....I'm just saying......

[Debi]

29. However, the dictionary DOES equate the two...

I'm not saying, but Merriam-Webster is saying...

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pansy

:hi:

[Zhade]

33. You're straight. You don't understand what it feels like for us to hear it.

NT!

[tishaLA]

11. Ms Maddow was very upset with this

on her radio show. She said, "well, since I consider myself to be part of that pansy vote. Just sayin'"

[newmajority]

14. This thread also needs some Pansy Division

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gew0hERB2Lo

[Forkboy]

17. If Obama or one of his supporters said it Hillary fans would be shitting themselves.

It seems both sides have perfected the selective outrage thing.

[Neshanic]

20. Seems the only one really with his shorts frosted is KO.

[Forkboy]

22. That's because Obama didn't say it.

If he had you'd be one of the ones whining, no doubt.

[Neshanic]

25. Obama has his own issues to deal with, hence the KO obsession on it.

[babylonsister]

26. OMG, I dread even the thought! You are so right!

He'd be crucified by now. No double standards around here though.

[ccharles000]

34. Pansy is not an anti gay slur.

I am a gay man and am not offended with what he said.