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Spider Jerusalem

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Fri Apr 27, 2018, 03:17 AM

Apr 2018

Defamatory: "tranny," "she-male," "he/she," "it," "shim"
These words dehumanize transgender people and should not be used in mainstream media. The criteria for using these derogatory terms should be the same as those applied to vulgar epithets used to target other groups: they should not be used except in a direct quote that reveals the bias of the person quoted. So that such words are not given credibility in the media, it is preferred that reporters say, "The person used a derogatory word for a transgender person." Please note that while some transgender people may use "tranny" to describe themselves, others find it extremely offensive.

https://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender

I guess Joy Reid isn't the only one with some evolving to do.

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It looks like Joy Reid's Twitter account was hacked also [View all] Jose Garcia Apr 2018 OP

Yeah, NO ONE is targeting her, right? hlthe2b Apr 2018 #1

lol, I think the OP is being sarcastic Azathoth Apr 2018 #2

. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #70

Yep. George II Apr 2018 #74

The same ones who hated on Hillary. MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #47

Personally don't give a ratfuck over anything someone calls Coulter. fleabiscuit Apr 2018 #56

But there are plenty of things to say about her without anyone on DU being homophobic. George II Apr 2018 #75

In 2011? Nobody even knew who she was then. nm mr_liberal Apr 2018 #58

No, in 2018 at least that's what MY calendar shows today..n/t hlthe2b Apr 2018 #59

Look at the twitter timeline in the box. fleabiscuit Apr 2018 #60

drumming up old stuff to target her TODAY is the point hlthe2b Apr 2018 #61

You weren't clear. fleabiscuit Apr 2018 #63

Yes, and you can see it all down-thread. George II Apr 2018 #66

Unfortunately.... NCTraveler Apr 2018 #3

Agreed Salviati Apr 2018 #21

That doesn't even sound like her. Sanity Claws Apr 2018 #4

The question Tavarious Jackson Apr 2018 #5

Well he's a comic not a journalist. nt Kirk Lover Apr 2018 #7

Not funny it all Tavarious Jackson Apr 2018 #8

I'm just sayin'. nt Kirk Lover Apr 2018 #9

That's no excuse. BM has said some awful things, WAY worse than anything Joy has said. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #10

It's not an excuse..just saying it's not apples to apples. Kirk Lover Apr 2018 #14

That's no excuse. BM has said some awful things, WAY worse than anything Joy has said. LenaBaby61 Apr 2018 #45

He also fights the good fight 90% of the time. We Shoot at our own. -nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #13

Indeed...I love me some Bill Maher....salty comments and all. Always have. nt Kirk Lover Apr 2018 #15

Joy fights the good fight 100% of the time mcar Apr 2018 #27

Apparently you view this as yet another contest. You completely miss the point. poboy2 Apr 2018 #29

Excuse me? mcar Apr 2018 #35

My comment, the one you replied to, has nothing to do with your initial reply. This one either. poboy2 Apr 2018 #37

Fragging Exhibit A- Shooting Bill Maher in the back-nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #11

Maher isn't claiming that all those things he said were not really him nt Azathoth Apr 2018 #42

Well... Drunken Irishman Apr 2018 #89

That's awful!! Hope they catch who did it and throw the book at them. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #6

The Russians are at it again.... Tavarious Jackson Apr 2018 #12

Outside of the genuine or not tweet, the Russian BS force multiplier IS a legitimate menace. -nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #17

Weird.... I can't find the tweet from today. LeftInTX Apr 2018 #30

The KGB is nothing if not thorough! n/t QC Apr 2018 #16

probably russians Bonx Apr 2018 #18

Tweet in 2011. Replies all in the last couple of days. All from Trumpsters. nolabear Apr 2018 #19

Do you consider comments like "mAnn Coulter" to be transphobic? Behind the Aegis Apr 2018 #46

Because drag and trans(gender) are two different things. nolabear Apr 2018 #50

Yes they are. Behind the Aegis Apr 2018 #68

So you use trans to mean a cross dresser. nolabear Apr 2018 #69

Incorrect. Behind the Aegis Apr 2018 #71

Right. Masquerading. Not trans. Transvestite. But thats different. nolabear Apr 2018 #85

Were there any likes or replies around the time this was origiannly posted in 2011? boston bean Apr 2018 #20

Can't you read the embedded tweet? m-lekktor Apr 2018 #23

I read it. That is why I asked. boston bean Apr 2018 #24

But also, the tweet isn't transphobic. Squinch Apr 2018 #32

Some of the "likes" are from users who identify themselves lapucelle Apr 2018 #53

Wow, that is interesting. So basically there were no replies. R B Garr Apr 2018 #57

#facknews ! stonecutter357 Apr 2018 #22

Oh goody, now they're pulling up 7 YO tweets to smear Joy mcar Apr 2018 #25

Whats offensive about this? EffieBlack Apr 2018 #26

I am not sure if the OP understands the difference between drag culture and transgenderism. LonePirate Apr 2018 #28

ann coulter is a woman who identifies as a woman. unblock Apr 2018 #33

Thanks EffieBlack Apr 2018 #41

"Could someone enlighten me?" AncientGeezer Apr 2018 #39

How is that transphobic? It really isn't. But thank you for playing. Squinch Apr 2018 #31

This one is melman Apr 2018 #34

Oh, melman, melman, melman. Supporting a Democrat again, I see. Squinch Apr 2018 #38

How do you feel about the use of that slur melman Apr 2018 #43

Do Democrats deserve our support regardless of their actions? Jose Garcia Apr 2018 #52

Insinuating that Ann Coulter is a man is transphobic. Dr. Strange Apr 2018 #51

Treating being transgender as an insult isn't offensive? What.the.fuck!?!? n/t X_Digger Apr 2018 #54

Here she uses the term 'shim' melman Apr 2018 #36

Of course they will defend it. She gets a mulligan. n/t QC Apr 2018 #40

Either that melman Apr 2018 #44

"Media Matters says no boycott for Joy Reid. R B Garr Apr 2018 #49

That's truly fucking disgusting. m-lekktor Apr 2018 #48

What's "truly fucking disgusting" about it? George II Apr 2018 #65

The term "shim" is a slur against trans folk....combining she and him. m-lekktor Apr 2018 #87

I grew up in NYC around gays all my life, including my brother. I've never heard that term. EVER! George II Apr 2018 #88

Hmmm, an 8 year old tweet, and what's the "slur" of which you speak? George II Apr 2018 #64

You don't see it? melman Apr 2018 #67

What? George II Apr 2018 #78

So you're still questioning it melman Apr 2018 #79

I don't know what you're referring to, melman. George II Apr 2018 #80

No melman Apr 2018 #81

You pointed it out? Where? George II Apr 2018 #82

I'm not going to go back and forth like this melman Apr 2018 #83

Not surprised, duly noted. Have a great day on the internet. George II Apr 2018 #84

... Spider Jerusalem Apr 2018 #72

If you directed that toward me, you're 100% wrong. Nice try at a veiled personal attack. George II Apr 2018 #76

Who is helped by posting tweets from 2011? yardwork Apr 2018 #55

Hey Yardwork! FreeState Apr 2018 #62

Good to see you too! How are you? yardwork Apr 2018 #73

I mean if there is anyone that the powers that be feel needed to be taken down.... vi5 Apr 2018 #77

If you didn't like it, disillusioned73 Apr 2018 #86

I hope that cooler heads prevail around here jumptheshadow Apr 2018 #90