Another "success" for the MSM

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

Posted in GD: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027494392

@koush Today I learned:
plural of armed black people is thugs
plural of armed brown people is terrorists
plural of armed white people is militia

https://twitter.com/koush/status/683715585373372416

Here we have an individual at his twitter mimicking/repeating attempts by media to redefined words and add a new connotative meaning. I have a problem with this in the same way I have a problem with the media demonstrating their lack of talent for proper usage.

Somewhere on DU some unsuspecting person may get a hide over the infraction of actually using the dictionary meaning of a word. That says more about the jury than the person getting the hide. By all means let's add some prejudice to some other issues and make some already complicated problems more difficult to understand. Alienating folks that don't have the latest politically correct playbook always helps.

For the record, thug would be an adequate characterization for anyone of any color, religion or ethnicity who engages in certain crimes such as robbery or assault. The presence/absence of knives, guns or nuclear weapons not withstanding.

A terrorist is person of any persuasion who engages in terrorism. (I am using the dictionary definition of terrorism here "the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims" for those who aren't sure.) IMNSHO, if the victim of crime becomes "terrified" during the experience but the crime itself is not politically motivated, it's not "terrorism".

The NRA is not a "terrorist" organization. Saying they are, distracts from the discussion on gun-control and the RKBA.

[Human101948]

1. But they have terrorized their membership...

Pants on Fire rating--

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2012/jun/15/nra-right-obama-coming-our-guns/

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

2. Who has "terrorized" their membership?

If you are "terrified" of spiders, that doesn't make the spider a "terrorist".
Did you read my post?

A terrorist is person of any persuasion who engages in terrorism. (I am using the dictionary definition of terrorism here "the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims" for those who aren't sure.) IMNSHO, if the victim of crime becomes "terrified" during the experience but the crime itself is not politically motivated, it's not "terrorism".

As strange as it may seem, no one actually needs to prove they experienced "terror" in order for a crime to be considered "terrorism".

*** For the record, the double quotes here mean that the reader should infer the dictionary meaning of the quoted words. (Dumb-ass footnotes like this wouldn't be needed if the MSM would use a dictionary before they begin trying to invent new political correctness or start blathering about what they don't understand.)

[Human101948]

3. "intimidation in the pursuit of political aims"

The NRA has used constant imaginary threats against their membership for political gain.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

4. Accusations by the MSM doesn't equal being a "terrorist" org

As for 'political gain' the NRA is in a no lose position. If nothing changes, they continue to have millions of dues paying members with slowly growing numbers. If more people buy guns and take up shooting as a hobby from having controls loosened, their membership grows even faster. If they protest laws that have tightened gun-control, more folks will be buying guns and some of them will join the NRA.

[beevul]

5. Ok. Lets go with that...

"intimidation in the pursuit of political aims"

Thats your standard... Ok. Lets go with that:

(note to potential juries: both of the following images come from anti-gun sources, and are posted only as examples of "intimidation in the pursuit of political aims".)








By your own standard, I've demonstrated that the brady bunch is a terrorist group.

I'll hold my breath while I wait for you to actually call them a terrorist group, followed immediately by denouncement of them and their hateful rhetoric.

(note to potential juries: both of the above images come from anti-gun sources, and are posted only as examples of "intimidation in the pursuit of political aims".)

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

6. I can't stand this gun-humping any more

F%$# the NRA and the jihad horse they rode in on.
Are you sure you're a REAL Democrat?

[pablo_marmol]

7. Game, set and match to beevul **ONCE AGAIN** NT

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

8. re: "intimidation in the pursuit of political aims"

The use of this tactic is only okay if it's done for the right reason.
Attacking the NRA is always okay and any means are justified.

[sarisataka]

9. Aaaannnndddddd.....

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

10. that looks like a cricket! n/t

[Eleanors38]

11. His wings have that certain delicate, tasteful subtlety.