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mercuryblues

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55. I never said that and you know it

Tue Jul 7, 2020, 10:14 PM

Jul 2020

I said if the OP thought I was calling them out for using the term, that's on them. If you didn't think I was calling you out, then what motivated you to start this OP? Clearly calling out my thread. Then you made claims that clearly are not true.

which insists that ANY use of the term "bitch" for any purpose and in any context is a vile sexist affront.

There are several posts on the appropriate use of the term... when talking about a female dog. You are right I could have said

it doesn't matter what usage you are using it for except for a female dog... But not one of the times I have seen this word used in the past several days, it was not used discussing dogs. You know that.

It doesn't matter what you believe, it is a sexist slur used to demean and berate women, to put them in their place as nothing but whiny female dog that needs to shut up.

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And on it goes. What other slurs, you know ones not referring to women, are ok and boston bean Jul 2020 #1

No one is suggesting that true "slurs" should slide but, once again, intent has to be considered. Atticus Jul 2020 #6

All I learned from this is that karma is a mixed-breed female dog. Beakybird Jul 2020 #2

I think everyone is really stressed. Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #3

I think you have a good perspective. lpbk2713 Jul 2020 #16

And in the meaning of biting criticism, from an unrelated root word unc70 Jul 2020 #4

I assume you take the same attitude when well-intentioned allies use n****r? Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #5

Excellent post. cwydro Jul 2020 #7

I'm not looking for it - Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #11

Oh crap, I missed that too, but that's so accepted here now... cwydro Jul 2020 #17

Agreed. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #20

100% this obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #10

Frankly, I am amazed that you could think it possible to call some the n-word "to put them Atticus Jul 2020 #12

Ugh. Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #18

Wow. cwydro Jul 2020 #19

Just now on reddit Swede Jul 2020 #43

When you were called out for using the term "Oriental" meadowlander Jul 2020 #8

You should have responded " how very Occidental of you" grantcart Jul 2020 #42

I'm with BB and Ms. Toad. And what's the deal with negatively calling out DUers? seaglass Jul 2020 #9

Is it your position that Duers cannot be criticized? nt Atticus Jul 2020 #15

I'm a son of a bitch, a grandson of bitches, I sleep with bitches... hunter Jul 2020 #13

So, the DUer who called you out for using that term was not wrong kcr Jul 2020 #14

No. He's calling me out mercuryblues Jul 2020 #28

Don't think you meant this for me? kcr Jul 2020 #34

It is more than a little surprising to see how many who accuse me of encouraging "slurs" Atticus Jul 2020 #38

I never said that and you know it mercuryblues Jul 2020 #55

Uh, you know that thing I said you implied which you said you never said? Atticus Jul 2020 #57

The op seems rather sensitive. Tipperary Jul 2020 #58

Who said "anyone calling out others for using the B word is too thin-skinned?" nt Atticus Jul 2020 #41

In a way I wish there was a pejorative that would rise to the level of bi**ch that we could call Srkdqltr Jul 2020 #21

Funny how some men really don't want to give up that word, isn't it? cwydro Jul 2020 #24

I'll wait while you post links to my posts using the word "bitch" prior to this one Atticus Jul 2020 #29

And I'll wait while you show me where I said you have done so. K? cwydro Jul 2020 #37

Let's see---your post responded to a post which was specifically directed to me Atticus Jul 2020 #39

Irony is truly alive and well. cwydro Jul 2020 #50

You delicately refuse to spell out the word "bitch" and you tell me to "grow up"? OK. nt Atticus Jul 2020 #26

My kindle changed it every time. When I'm on my pc I'll use it just for you. Srkdqltr Jul 2020 #33

Not everyone wants to use that word. Tipperary Jul 2020 #46

If someone says, "Hey, that hurts," does an ally say "Sorry, won't do it again?" WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2020 #22

Edit kcr Jul 2020 #25

You should always think of an insult in the terms of the operative comparison. Caliman73 Jul 2020 #23

Or we could just use words that get our point across without Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #27

That doesn't mean they're thin-skinned gollygee Jul 2020 #30

I saw the "bitch" thread and immediately trashed it. Different Drummer Jul 2020 #31

I dont like the word GusBob Jul 2020 #32

Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #35

I admit I'm a little thin skinned JonLP24 Jul 2020 #36

Settling in for this greenjar_01 Jul 2020 #40

... flying rabbit Jul 2020 #44

I've never had a problem with that word, but it has always caused a kerfuffle here ms liberty Jul 2020 #45

I am 72 I find over the years the what was considered the polite name used for a different doc03 Jul 2020 #47

well..I for one, am more looking forward to.... dhill926 Jul 2020 #48

You have the wrong person. Niagara Jul 2020 #52

I believe you are confusing me with ARISTUS. nt Atticus Jul 2020 #53

Oops...sorry... dhill926 Jul 2020 #56

Not a problem. nt Atticus Jul 2020 #59

See post 46. Tipperary Jul 2020 #49

We believe in creating a welcoming environment for all who support Dems lostnfound Jul 2020 #51

Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #54