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sibelian

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12. Absolutely, it's junk politics.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 3, 2014, 10:48 AM

Nov 2014

Slobbery, useless, messy noise that obscures rather than reveals.

Other terms that belong in the trash can -

"rape culture"
"white privilege"
"ODS"
"Obamabot"
"American exceptionalism"
"gay agenda"

All of these things begin with a descriptive power and end up being communication blocks. It's bad, bad voodoo making up junk terms to describe real things, the terms start rotting the minute they're coined.

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RIP “Mansplaining" [View all] RiffRandell Oct 2014 OP

See also, "Ammosexual". NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #1

I'm blonde and think blonde jokes are funny. RiffRandell Oct 2014 #3

I love ethnic humor, blonde jokes, and all manner of politically incorrect humor Doctor_J Oct 2014 #4

that's absolutely okay, as long as you know it isn't in the work place - or among Liberal groups... bettyellen Oct 2014 #9

actually my liberal friends of all race, creed, color, age, and gender also enjoy Doctor_J Oct 2014 #10

who cares what amuses your friends except for you? try that shit at a good job, and get fired. bettyellen Oct 2014 #11

Absolutely, it's junk politics. sibelian Nov 2014 #12

I thought it meant starting off with a dope slap pscot Oct 2014 #2

I prefer a solid carpsplaining. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #7

Since when was it useful to anyone other than assholes? Major Nikon Oct 2014 #5

THANK YOU. sibelian Nov 2014 #13

Could have told anyone willing to listen this would happen, but then I might be accused of.... Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #6

Conversation killer. There are certain expressions designed to Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #8