Posted on Jun 29, 2018
Political correctness: how the right invented a phantom enemy | Moira Weigel
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The right voted for the name calling and people shaming and exclusion policies that now plagues the headlines.
It can be stopped by a simple request from the GOP leadership to ask POTUS to stop. But as cowards and supporters of the vulgarity is rising in politcs they won't. The only time they complain is when it turns against them.
The Democrats need to stand up and show they are the better persons and bite their tongues and just request it stop. This however would be turned into a show of weakness, just like a school yard "your mama" fight!
The opponents of political correctness always said they were crusaders against authoritarianism. In fact, anti-PC has paved the way for the populist authoritarianism now spreading everywhere. Trump is anti-political correctness gone mad
It can be stopped by a simple request from the GOP leadership to ask POTUS to stop. But as cowards and supporters of the vulgarity is rising in politcs they won't. The only time they complain is when it turns against them.
The Democrats need to stand up and show they are the better persons and bite their tongues and just request it stop. This however would be turned into a show of weakness, just like a school yard "your mama" fight!
The opponents of political correctness always said they were crusaders against authoritarianism. In fact, anti-PC has paved the way for the populist authoritarianism now spreading everywhere. Trump is anti-political correctness gone mad
Political correctness: how the right invented a phantom enemy | Moira Weigel
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I agree. The "they go low, we go high" mantra that folks say the Dems should stick to has done nothing but make Dems and Progressives look weak. I.E. The Merrick Garland nomination obstructed by the GOP for a year. Has the GOP suffered from the consequences of their bully tactics, lies, scams, immoral, unethical, hypocritical, and cynical behavior? Nope. It resulted in full control of government and 40% of the population characterizing the GOP as being strong patriots. And as they sabotage government systems with their corruption, they blame Democrats and 40% of the population swallows it up. (By the way, I'm speculating 40% from Trump's approval polling; until 80% of applicable population is actually polled, we'll never have accurate numbers on anything).
Even now, those identifying themselves as the Right are blaming Dems, Obama, Bill Clinton, and the Dems that went after Nixon for the lack of civility in our country today. So tell me again how McConnell, Paul Ryan, Steve King, Trey 'Benghazi' Gowdy, Fox News pundits, Trump, Trump rallies, NRA TV pundits, those attacking Muslims and Mexicans on the streets, Alex Jones, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, etc. have all been examples of American civility for at least the last 10 years?
Terms like Political Correctness, War on Christmas, War on Men, War on Christians, reverse racism, Social Justice, etc. are nothing but far right conservative tactics with covert hate themes and messaging.
The Dems are fools. Saw a poll today that had Biden and HRC as the desired 2020 candidates...what the hell is a matter with the Dems. And no I don't agree that it should be Bernie either. Democratic Party is complicit with the PC mess that exists today due to their corrupt ignorance.
Even now, those identifying themselves as the Right are blaming Dems, Obama, Bill Clinton, and the Dems that went after Nixon for the lack of civility in our country today. So tell me again how McConnell, Paul Ryan, Steve King, Trey 'Benghazi' Gowdy, Fox News pundits, Trump, Trump rallies, NRA TV pundits, those attacking Muslims and Mexicans on the streets, Alex Jones, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, etc. have all been examples of American civility for at least the last 10 years?
Terms like Political Correctness, War on Christmas, War on Men, War on Christians, reverse racism, Social Justice, etc. are nothing but far right conservative tactics with covert hate themes and messaging.
The Dems are fools. Saw a poll today that had Biden and HRC as the desired 2020 candidates...what the hell is a matter with the Dems. And no I don't agree that it should be Bernie either. Democratic Party is complicit with the PC mess that exists today due to their corrupt ignorance.
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SSG (Join to see) MSgt Michael Bischoff - Yep. Those that stand for true American values and morals need to stand up to intolerance. So tired of the "Ends justifies the means" argument of the intolerant supporters of our current Republican controlled government.
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This is possibly the most juvenile thing I've heard in a long time, both the linked article and your comment. "You started it. No, you did..." It made me flash back to my days in elementary school...
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MSgt Michael Bischoff A Bit Dated but still Pertinent in these days. Excellent Article by the Guardian.
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MSgt Michael Bischoff
I thought I would bring it up since the right is complaining about people objecting to them and kicking them to the road. It is really here nor there who started the attack on PC but the right seems to only like it when they can do it. POTUS is the poster child of that.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
MSgt Michael Bischoff - Retired as an E-6 HYTd, You could say that I was Never PC. Part of My German Heritage, I'm Not Known for Tolerance and Patience especially when it comes to Ignorance, Racism, Homophobia. God Knows I was guilty of saying the Most Outlandish Ignorant, Racist, Homophobic Crap once upon a Time but at 60 I've Grown Up and Grown Out of that Horse S**t!
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