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Old and In the Way

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11. I can tell the difference between a Taibbi and a Limbaugh.

Reply to Zalatix (Original post)

Sun Mar 11, 2012, 02:38 AM

Mar 2012

The intersection in the use of a few words in the English language does not equal the same message or agenda that each is pursuing. Yes, there are hi-profile people on our side that use DU "banned" words. But it's the application/context of the words and who they are directed to that bother me more. Rush singled out a person of no public consequence for his smearing and misogynst insults. They were employed with the intent of intimidating...to get women to stop from speaking out on the republican agenda. I'm unaware of Maher, Taibbi, or any other liberal/progressive who have used language directed at conservative women of no public consequence. They are directed at RW women with high media profiles and platforms from which to defend themselves.

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We must ignore sexist remarks from "leftist" pundits or the Republicans will win. [View all] Zalatix Mar 2012 OP

I don't ProSense Mar 2012 #1

Explain to me, why is Rush getting a much bigger blowback? 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #2

1. He's been doing this longer and more consistently. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #4

First ProSense Mar 2012 #5

Because, with Rush, it is the expression of a vile heart. aquart Mar 2012 #6

Because the portly drug addict is an actual misogynist Major Nikon Mar 2012 #8

Thank you all for the good responses. I really want to read the OP's opinion, though. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #9

I think part of it is that he seemed so creepy about it. LoZoccolo Mar 2012 #10

Not necessary. He's going down. It's time to clean house. Zalatix Mar 2012 #13

We'd rather keep on piling on Rush. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #20

The hell with it. I don't need an answer. I know it already. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #22

Feel better now? aquart Mar 2012 #3

No "we", no "must", no "ignore" - you've lost me already. saras Mar 2012 #7

I can tell the difference between a Taibbi and a Limbaugh. Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #11

When Democratic Presidential Candidates Seek Out Matt Taibi's or Bill Maher's Yavin4 Mar 2012 #12

This "both sides do it" thing is quite true. Zalatix Mar 2012 #14

They don't do that, but Democrats haven't been above trying to use rappers RZM Mar 2012 #21

Does this mean we should boycott Shankapotomus Mar 2012 #15

Who is that? Zalatix Mar 2012 #16

A comedian Shankapotomus Mar 2012 #17

Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #18

It's a simple question Shankapotomus Mar 2012 #19

I already do OriginalGeek Mar 2012 #27

Not ignore, excuse. hughee99 Mar 2012 #23

Maybe I'm a fool, but I am seriously hoping that what happened to Rush will make 'leftist' pundits jillan Mar 2012 #24

Since leftists, unlike rightists, are actually able to think and change, I think this is likely. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #25

Since you are taking issue with the man from Rolling Stone, I'll let Dr Thompson say it. Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #26

"They all do it" is the GOP's second fav political tactic. McCamy Taylor Mar 2012 #28