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Algernon Moncrieff

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59. That's exactly why they use it

Sat Jul 28, 2018, 09:33 PM

Jul 2018

If memory serves, it's an Ann Coulterism.

Conservatives decry what they consider to be the culture of political correctness - and to many, that culture is epitomized by the attacks on the "R" word. So Libtard functions as an insult to liberalism and an attack on PC culture. It's ironic, since the all-preborn-lives matter crowd goes to great lengths to lecture on why you shouldn't abort your baby with DS. (By the way - many people with DS are amazing - it's not a great sole reason to terminate a pregnancy, imho).

So riddle me this Batman. "Retarded" is a clinical term that has entered the vernacular to mean "really stupid." We've decided it's not cool to use in polite conversation. Fair enough. So why is it OK to use "Idiot" and "Moron" and "Cretin", all of which are clinical terms - two of which entered the vernacular to mean "really stupid" and one meaning "super creepy?"

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"Libtard" is a truly awful term that has to go away. [View all] Music Man Jul 2018 OP

You see the -tard prefex pop up here every once in awhile, too. Our society revels in slurs and WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #1

Yep. I see it here all the time. Tipperary Jul 2018 #25

Oh, I don't mind calling names. Using terms that denigrate an oppressed population -- WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author AncientGeezer Jul 2018 #47

This! n/t Bradshaw3 Jul 2018 #78

name calling on both sides is childish, we see it here in DU on daily basis with trump references, beachbum bob Jul 2018 #2

Couldn't agree more oberliner Jul 2018 #9

I am 65 years and my name calling of republicans is usually limited to "ignorant" or idelogue or beachbum bob Jul 2018 #16

Oh, but of course.... RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #65

its childish behavior, some one needs to be an adult around here beachbum bob Jul 2018 #68

And many use this as a place to blow off steam.... RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #71

Be Careful ProfessorGAC Jul 2018 #56

They do know and care that it's offensive. Dale Neiburg Jul 2018 #3

Yes it's awful and that is *why* it is not going away ck4829 Jul 2018 #4

Calling them out won't do a thing to make it go away. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #5

That's why you have to go back at them with TheBlackAdder Jul 2018 #35

There is real hatred in the US these days. It reminds me of my youth walkingman Jul 2018 #6

Move north to Colorado? or west to the coast? PatrickforO Jul 2018 #14

Racism is everywhere. mythology Jul 2018 #20

that term is a fairly mild form of hatred hfojvt Jul 2018 #52

My mother called me that. backtoblue Jul 2018 #7

I love it!! Hope all is going well w/ you!! I hope you don't mind if I borrow your word... SWBTATTReg Jul 2018 #32

Hiya! backtoblue Jul 2018 #38

LOL. You know, Rahm Emanuel is known for using that term - at high decibel levels, PatrickforO Jul 2018 #8

I only read about one instance, and the word used was the very offensive lapucelle Jul 2018 #19

Own it teach1st Jul 2018 #10

As it is used primarily by those with views opposing the ones that Sherman A1 Jul 2018 #11

I did not call my landlady, Mrs. Rosenfeld, at the Daisyview Trailer Park a Libtard Brother Buzz Jul 2018 #12

+1 Gidney N Cloyd Jul 2018 #45

Call them out bpj62 Jul 2018 #13

They voted for a man who publicly mocked a disabled reporter. They have no shame. yardwork Jul 2018 #15

it is repugnant and offensive G_j Jul 2018 #17

The Deplorables at DI use that word and the word Retarded to describe the left all the time. beaglelover Jul 2018 #18

My right wing ex brother in law used to call me the looney liberal from San Francisco kimbutgar Jul 2018 #21

It's bad enough when someone you know well is a loser yet they are like the ex... Archae Jul 2018 #22

Saw this handy reply on Facebook ThoughtCriminal Jul 2018 #23

I don't like libtard but we call them nazis Alea Jul 2018 #24

Don't many of them claim to be nazis? madinmaryland Jul 2018 #36

I like the term "MAGATs" or "MAGAholes". Initech Jul 2018 #44

If they don't want to be called Nazis, they should stop Naziing. backscatter712 Jul 2018 #54

Yep Alea Jul 2018 #63

"I don't like libtard but we call them nazis." LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #55

I have gotten over it RocRizzo55 Jul 2018 #26

The point is to offend you Loki Liesmith Jul 2018 #27

I just see the irony in all of that word vercetti2021 Jul 2018 #28

A friend from childhood, to whom I was close thru... 3catwoman3 Jul 2018 #30

calling out won't work, please don't bother with that 0rganism Jul 2018 #31

And their leader needs to be called out the most! RUMP needs to have his mouth washed out, and SWBTATTReg Jul 2018 #33

"You claimed you're mature..." Different Drummer Jul 2018 #34

As long as I don't hafta give up MAGAt. roamer65 Jul 2018 #37

Fight fire with fire. contard, puketard, repubtard. pwb Jul 2018 #39

No. Absolutely not. Initech Jul 2018 #43

agree w/you 100% yellowdogintexas Jul 2018 #76

The one time I always use a nickname is when someone talks to me about the "Democrat Party" unitedwethrive Jul 2018 #40

I love correcting people when they say it. Initech Jul 2018 #42

Try this: SnacilbupeR. (props to Juanita Jean) yellowdogintexas Jul 2018 #74

Absolutely! Initech Jul 2018 #41

I've always felt that using childish names to describe those you don't agree with fescuerescue Jul 2018 #46

Dotard..... AncientGeezer Jul 2018 #48

At least "Dotard" is a word used as far back as the 14th Century. Does it offend Hoyt Jul 2018 #53

Has what to do with it being used here? AncientGeezer Jul 2018 #57

Just thought it was odd you are showing your offense with "Dotard" like the rest of Discussionist Hoyt Jul 2018 #58

See beancan..I do NOT have a problem with Dotard in ANY way... AncientGeezer Jul 2018 #61

That word does not use -tard as a suffix. MineralMan Jul 2018 #72

From my experience, the people that use the term are angry and full of hate. Blue_true Jul 2018 #49

Right wingers called on it? former9thward Jul 2018 #50

I thought the specific term Libtard started with Ann Coulter Algernon Moncrieff Jul 2018 #60

Did she copy Rahm? former9thward Jul 2018 #62

He never said "libtard", period. RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #64

So calling out a privatizing centrist hit a nerve, eh? former9thward Jul 2018 #73

The next time you say a positive thing.... RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #77

Wow, someone who has followed 20,000 posts! former9thward Jul 2018 #81

Picture this... kysrsoze Jul 2018 #51

That's exactly why they use it Algernon Moncrieff Jul 2018 #59

It does not show up here. Why bring it here? Hekate Jul 2018 #66

Can't believe I had to go through 66 posts to see this. Dave Starsky Jul 2018 #70

For the same reason anyone brings anything here. Music Man Jul 2018 #79

"My dear conservative, I must protest your use of the term, 'libtard.' VOX Jul 2018 #67

Yes, as if *that's* the manner in which I'm suggesting approaching it. Music Man Jul 2018 #80

You're tilting at the wrong windmill, Sir Knight. VOX Jul 2018 #83

We don't use that term much, here in this Democrat Party. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2018 #69

With a demographic that is ok with jambo101 Jul 2018 #75

Conservatives don't use it. Republicans do. DFW Jul 2018 #82