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In reply to the discussion: You're not going to like me for saying this, but I am going to say it anyway [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)3. So does subliteracy
But seriously, some ridiculous ideas should be ridiculed, perhaps including those who hold such ideas.
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You're not going to like me for saying this, but I am going to say it anyway [View all]
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
OP
you are not antiscience. Not sure what the other poster is talking about
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#164
The rise is autism DIAGNOSIS has nothing to do with mercury or glyphosate...
Dr Hobbitstein
Sep 2014
#162
I'd sure as heck listen to the scientists over someone with an irrational, fear-mongering agenda
YoungDemCA
Sep 2014
#198
It's kind of like a lot of "industry" "scientists" saying that high fructose corn syrup is ok...
cascadiance
Sep 2014
#193
I find Jon Stewart to be insufferably smug and a bit of a prick, honestly.
Spider Jerusalem
Sep 2014
#80
What minority? "The Daily Show" has about 2.5 million viewers, according to ratings.
Spider Jerusalem
Sep 2014
#95
Most politicians know that when JS starts making fun of them, they're in trouble.
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2014
#119
Interesting. See to my mind, part of his appeal is that he doesn't take himself too seriously.
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2014
#146
It would probably help if you didn't conflate what I'm saying with whomever else you are arguing
Major Nikon
Sep 2014
#228
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I also can't stand baby talk. Unless we are talking to babies or
seaglass
Sep 2014
#4
I agree and I'm always reminded of the likes of Michael Savage when I read it here.
NYC_SKP
Sep 2014
#5
And other people will tell you they are showing respect when they say "redskin"
joeglow3
Sep 2014
#107
Xtian is an abbreviation using the Greek letter X for Chi-the first letter in the word Christian.
Manifestor_of_Light
Sep 2014
#92
I see what you mean. I've rarely referred to "Rethugs" but will try not to in the future.
Louisiana1976
Sep 2014
#6
I use rethug because I refuse to call them what they want to be called. It is my small way of
jwirr
Sep 2014
#11
Hmmm. I feel like I would be giving into them. I remember when that name had more dignity.
jwirr
Sep 2014
#24
Fine, but Bush will always be Chimpy, I have to drive on the Chimpy Expressway all the time LOL
snooper2
Sep 2014
#19
It is part of the "otherization" of political opponets. Meant to dehumanize and belittle
kelly1mm
Sep 2014
#22
+1 It is a deliberate tactic to keep us divided by party rather than focusing on issues.
woo me with science
Sep 2014
#52
My sentiments exactly. This goody-two-shoes routine gets us clobbered, every time. (nt)
Paladin
Sep 2014
#182
The idea that ridicule is always bad conduct is just not that good in the first place
Major Nikon
Sep 2014
#221
How about ''criminal Republican Party''? or how about ''Republican Fascists''? Will that be
YOHABLO
Sep 2014
#58
I agree, although from time to time I find my anger coming out in passive agressive ways.
DrewFlorida
Sep 2014
#103
its not an insult. it's also not a real word at all. its just infantile sounding. nt
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#178
its not a question of demonizing. its a question of how stupid one wants to sound
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#133
Bonuskungen! There, I said it. And I will say it again. Bonuskungen!
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2014
#117
i think teabaggers is actually not too bad. i mean they made up this tea party shit
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#136
I don't know how LLP thinks about that term but, I will tell you that I find it disgusting on
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#166
I personally enjoy using santorum when referring to batshit crazy rethug asshats.
Tommymac
Sep 2014
#192
you are suggesting a civil discourse with a large segment of the republican party who believe we are
still_one
Sep 2014
#208
NO ONE has lowered the debate more than Rethuglicans have. People have had enough,
Welibs
Sep 2014
#202
i dont mean to other republicans, i mean to anybody reading your post. nt
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#206
why wont i like you for calling yourself a liberal? i am proud liberal and progressive
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#229