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5. The object is to normalize the words. They are JONESing to use the N-word.

Tue Mar 6, 2012, 11:56 AM

Mar 2012

And to the degree that we use those words, they win.

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Using sexist and misogynistic language to tear down a misogynist [View all] boston bean Mar 2012 OP

Are we talking about that drug-abusing serial child molester? NYC_SKP Mar 2012 #2

So easy to use his own words...here are some to consider... Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #3

Still trying to dictate how we express our righteous anger? kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #4

limited vocabulary for expressing righteous anger? n/t Scout Mar 2012 #7