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bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
65. I so agree, even though I have used some of those words during my DU career.
Mon Sep 15, 2014, 04:32 PM
Sep 2014

I no longer, though, because I realized exactly what you wrote. It does lower the quality of debate.

no worries! we love you even when you're wrong! unblock Sep 2014 #1
Yeah RobertEarl Sep 2014 #2
RFK Jr is categorically NOT a good person Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #23
And there it is RobertEarl Sep 2014 #29
Mercury was removed from vaccines in 2002. Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #30
Yes it was RobertEarl Sep 2014 #36
Thimerosal was also never in the MMR vaccine. Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #40
Who to believe? RobertEarl Sep 2014 #45
How am I anti-science? Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #50
you are not antiscience. Not sure what the other poster is talking about La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #164
You win ironic post of the month...if not year. zappaman Sep 2014 #67
One thing the science did NOT say is MNBrewer Sep 2014 #47
It may RobertEarl Sep 2014 #55
Don't pretend that it's scientific to listen to RFK because of who he is MNBrewer Sep 2014 #90
Actually, many studies have said that it does not. Thor_MN Sep 2014 #123
The chances are very, very good that the increase in autism PDJane Sep 2014 #129
Correlation is not causation, though Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #143
The rise is autism DIAGNOSIS has nothing to do with mercury or glyphosate... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #162
Speaking as someone who has been diagnosed as being hifiguy Sep 2014 #179
I'd sure as heck listen to the scientists over someone with an irrational, fear-mongering agenda YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #198
Oh geez, and I just got my shot. Well that's it for me I guess. NT Fla Dem Sep 2014 #121
You know what else is toxic in it's elemental form? Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #163
The real scientists diagree with RFK Jr. Progressive dog Sep 2014 #176
I support where you are coming from, Robert Earl. truedelphi Sep 2014 #184
Thanks, truedelphi RobertEarl Sep 2014 #185
It's kind of like a lot of "industry" "scientists" saying that high fructose corn syrup is ok... cascadiance Sep 2014 #193
You offer a nice bit of information - and I am grateful for it all. truedelphi Sep 2014 #196
"Your stance is anti-science"... YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #197
So if they are not a 'good person' according to mob rule, we can insult them? Rex Sep 2014 #60
I didn't actually say that Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #62
So we can call him an asshat, guilt free then? Rex Sep 2014 #64
You can if you want... Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #68
Sure, you can worry about what other people think about you Rex Sep 2014 #71
I see him as a humourist, not a serious commentator. (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #73
Okay then that is settled. Humourists cannot be serious commentators. Rex Sep 2014 #76
I find Jon Stewart to be insufferably smug and a bit of a prick, honestly. Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #80
So you think he is an asshat? Rex Sep 2014 #83
Not a word I'd use... Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #84
I now someone like that. Rex Sep 2014 #85
Regarding Jon Stewart ; Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #91
What minority? "The Daily Show" has about 2.5 million viewers, according to ratings. Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #95
The minority of the viewers of the show Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #114
Most politicians know that when JS starts making fun of them, they're in trouble. Warren DeMontague Sep 2014 #119
reading the offshoot thread on RFK Jr and vaccines marym625 Sep 2014 #153
I like Jon Stewart. Warren DeMontague Sep 2014 #118
I generally agree with him, I still find him insufferably smug. Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #144
Interesting. See to my mind, part of his appeal is that he doesn't take himself too seriously. Warren DeMontague Sep 2014 #146
I'm in my thirties. Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #147
No, I'm older than you, man. Warren DeMontague Sep 2014 #148
Free speech goes both ways, you know... YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #199
I prefer "anti-vaccine nutcase with blood on his hands". (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #72
I go with "anti-vaccine asshat with blood on his hands". n/t zappaman Sep 2014 #74
no, that is completely not what i am talking about. nt La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #132
Kick grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #140
So does subliteracy Major Nikon Sep 2014 #3
Yep, there's nothing like ridiculing pipi_k Sep 2014 #209
I'm not following you and I'm pretty sure you're not following me Major Nikon Sep 2014 #220
Failure to communicate pipi_k Sep 2014 #225
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
I always thought the term "red neck" was a good thing. littlewolf Sep 2014 #44
"Redneck" actually predates the coal miner issues of the early 1900's DeadLetterOffice Sep 2014 #61
And there are some people who are proud to be labeled "rednecks" Art_from_Ark Sep 2014 #137
And other people will tell you they are showing respect when they say "redskin" joeglow3 Sep 2014 #107
And for some, they might be genuine in that statement... Veilex Sep 2014 #194
Xtian is an abbreviation using the Greek letter X for Chi-the first letter in the word Christian. Manifestor_of_Light Sep 2014 #92
like this.. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #112
Chi-Rho. Yes. Manifestor_of_Light Sep 2014 #113
Xtian? It's been around for centuries. Luminous Animal Sep 2014 #188
I see what you mean. I've rarely referred to "Rethugs" but will try not to in the future. Louisiana1976 Sep 2014 #6
every once in a while it's not a big issue La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #10
Agreed. "congresscritter" is barfworthy as well PeaceNikki Sep 2014 #7
Oh, thanks :P Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #17
I like the term "congresscritter"... I dont see it as an issue... Veilex Sep 2014 #46
meh. some people are bothered by words like 'moist'. PeaceNikki Sep 2014 #54
I love the word moist! Veilex Sep 2014 #63
Well, yes - there is that... Spirochete Sep 2014 #78
They prefer "almost wet" perhaps? FrodosPet Sep 2014 #157
What if your congresscritter is a whore for the big corporations? Manifestor_of_Light Sep 2014 #94
That's more of a reflection upon the person rather than the term. Veilex Sep 2014 #131
+1 treestar Sep 2014 #156
I like it, too, and don't find it insulting... Phentex Sep 2014 #169
I like that one, personally... Orsino Sep 2014 #158
I agree with you yet I am one of those who do this rustydog Sep 2014 #8
Yeah, I agree. TDale313 Sep 2014 #9
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
Call them the Republic Party. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #15
Hmmm. I feel like I would be giving into them. I remember when that name had more dignity. jwirr Sep 2014 #24
True, but that's not how they use it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #37
How about 'R'? duhneece Sep 2014 #190
Any post with "AmeriKKKa" in the title. Throd Sep 2014 #12
Yup. They lower the tone Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #13
Two reasons - turnabout and tribalism el_bryanto Sep 2014 #14
Sure, but aren't we supposed to think we're 'better than that'? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #21
Nods - but DU is a place that people come to blow off steam el_bryanto Sep 2014 #27
The problem lies in the site having 'multiple audiences'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #39
Why would you think that? All people are tribal. hugo_from_TN Sep 2014 #200
All people are naturally lots of things. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #205
Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Sep 2014 #16
I like the Prime Directive around here Rex Sep 2014 #70
Another possibility is that some may like you more because of it. arcane1 Sep 2014 #18
Fine, but Bush will always be Chimpy, I have to drive on the Chimpy Expressway all the time LOL snooper2 Sep 2014 #19
And I reserve the right to call Darryl Issa an asshat. vanlassie Sep 2014 #26
I generally agree hifiguy Sep 2014 #48
As a former copy editor, I totally agree. RebelOne Sep 2014 #20
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
I'm with Woo here. Jackpine Radical Sep 2014 #69
Repuke= someone who regurgitates right wing talking points. Pathwalker Sep 2014 #25
As in "again"... Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #32
I tend to agree with you, Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #28
"Rat bastard" is also a Mike Malloyism ReRe Sep 2014 #93
Tribalism and dehumanising one's enemies, is why people do it (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Sep 2014 #31
I agree! nt m-lekktor Sep 2014 #33
Good luck . . . Journeyman Sep 2014 #34
K&R Boom Sound 416 Sep 2014 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author HomerRamone Sep 2014 #38
I have used rethuglacan quite a bit before. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #41
I agree. Let's be grown ups. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2014 #42
Sorry, I can't buy into it. Paladin Sep 2014 #43
I agree with you. Liberalynn Sep 2014 #175
My sentiments exactly. This goody-two-shoes routine gets us clobbered, every time. (nt) Paladin Sep 2014 #182
Yes, I Tend To Agree With You Much More ChiciB1 Sep 2014 #189
+1 uponit7771 Sep 2014 #219
The idea that ridicule is always bad conduct is just not that good in the first place Major Nikon Sep 2014 #221
GOPukers suck donkey ballz. Rex Sep 2014 #49
Totally with you on this, Pri Richardo Sep 2014 #51
I think sometimes gaspee Sep 2014 #53
Guardians Of Privilege-------pass or fail IADEMO2004 Sep 2014 #56
agree!!!! DrDan Sep 2014 #57
How about ''criminal Republican Party''? or how about ''Republican Fascists''? Will that be YOHABLO Sep 2014 #58
"Fascists" is one of the most tired cliches on DU Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #79
Thank you for saying that swilton Sep 2014 #59
I so agree, even though I have used some of those words during my DU career. bigwillq Sep 2014 #65
Once upon a time there were a people called Republicans........... wandy Sep 2014 #66
How's about KKKarl Rove? n/t ReRe Sep 2014 #75
HHHe SSSucks, TTTo TheCowsCameHome Sep 2014 #102
Agreed. bettyellen Sep 2014 #77
Are we supposed to respect the right wingers? Because I kinda... don't. Erose999 Sep 2014 #81
I tend to agree with you on this. I do not like the coarsening of debate, razorman Sep 2014 #82
Sometimes we, most of we, all get stuck in juvenile behavior. Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #86
I think standard English does more to make one sound intelligent Generic Other Sep 2014 #87
nah--will call them what i want to dembotoz Sep 2014 #88
that is completely and utterly your prerogative. nt La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #161
It's like third grade; Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #89
LLP, there is NOTHING that you can EVER say that will cause me ... 11 Bravo Sep 2014 #96
aww. thank you. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #135
you're right. and I've been guilty of "rethuglicans" and "repukes" cali Sep 2014 #97
Agree. randome Sep 2014 #98
Your opinion has been noted. AngryDem001 Sep 2014 #99
"In politics, absurdity is not a handicap." - Napoleon Bonaparte daschess1987 Sep 2014 #100
what debate? Adam051188 Sep 2014 #101
I agree, although from time to time I find my anger coming out in passive agressive ways. DrewFlorida Sep 2014 #103
I don't believe I have ever refered to republicans as any of those names, logosoco Sep 2014 #104
To think I actually USED to like you!1!! pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #105
I agree. Because the cute words distract from the substance. Demit Sep 2014 #106
Unfortunately the repiggies deserve no respect rock Sep 2014 #108
again, i am not saying we need to respect them on not insult them La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #160
What you say is true but, and I have a big "but" rock Sep 2014 #168
republicons noiretextatique Sep 2014 #177
its not an insult. it's also not a real word at all. its just infantile sounding. nt La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #178
your opinion noiretextatique Sep 2014 #180
a list of people that Republicans routinely demonize Kalidurga Sep 2014 #109
True MaggieD Sep 2014 #122
its not a question of demonizing. its a question of how stupid one wants to sound La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #133
I think it depends on the context Kalidurga Sep 2014 #138
Yeah, I agree MaggieD Sep 2014 #110
I lost my inhibition for foul language.... ReRe Sep 2014 #111
foul language and cutesy monikers are not the same thing though La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #134
As you like it. ReRe Sep 2014 #141
What else could I call an Idiocrat? lunatica Sep 2014 #115
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2014 #116
Bonuskungen! There, I said it. And I will say it again. Bonuskungen! Warren DeMontague Sep 2014 #117
I agree with you mythology Sep 2014 #120
S.h.i.t. just use the mentally disorderd as icons of the opposition... HereSince1628 Sep 2014 #124
I'm shocked 1dogleft Sep 2014 #125
Thank you for saying this. bvf Sep 2014 #126
Spoken like a true libtard radiclib Sep 2014 #127
I don't ususally capitalize republican. Is that okay? Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #128
I like "teabaggers" riverwalker Sep 2014 #130
i think teabaggers is actually not too bad. i mean they made up this tea party shit La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #136
How do you feel about "ammosexual"? Jim Lane Sep 2014 #139
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
Is GOPeeOnAmerica OK? toddwv Sep 2014 #142
I agree with you La Lioness Priyanka. lovemydog Sep 2014 #145
I like wierd news. Florida is a gold mine for wierd news for some odd reason JonLP24 Sep 2014 #149
Totally agree. cwydro Sep 2014 #150
I agree and thank you. JohnnyLib2 Sep 2014 #151
I use JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #152
I think it depends on the conversation marym625 Sep 2014 #154
I don't mind it when either side does it treestar Sep 2014 #155
Agree completely, and thanks for saying it. sammythecat Sep 2014 #159
Good point. October Sep 2014 #165
You know what? You're right. I'll stop doing it. hughee99 Sep 2014 #167
The problem so many of us are having is they are no longer Republicans and we jillan Sep 2014 #170
Not only that Capt. Obvious Sep 2014 #171
I absolutely agree. lisby Sep 2014 #172
Okay, but I feel uncomfortable with the phrase "Fox News." tclambert Sep 2014 #173
I call it the Fox Entertainment Channel. jen63 Sep 2014 #213
I've transformed long ago ... DrBulldog Sep 2014 #174
I do it Glaisne Sep 2014 #181
I agree Marrah_G Sep 2014 #183
Oh, I'm Tired... Whether I Like This Or Not Really Makes No ChiciB1 Sep 2014 #186
When they stop rolling the word liberal and socialist off their tounge as if B Calm Sep 2014 #187
+1000000000000 Tommymac Sep 2014 #191
I personally enjoy using santorum when referring to batshit crazy rethug asshats. Tommymac Sep 2014 #192
ok. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #195
Since 95% of the airwaves are saturated with right wing misinformation still_one Sep 2014 #201
how is this related to misinformation? La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #207
you are suggesting a civil discourse with a large segment of the republican party who believe we are still_one Sep 2014 #208
actually i am perfectly fine with insults and foul language La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #216
Understood still_one Sep 2014 #218
NO ONE has lowered the debate more than Rethuglicans have. People have had enough, Welibs Sep 2014 #202
I dont get it either. jambo101 Sep 2014 #203
"...and make you sounds less than intelligent." Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #204
i dont mean to other republicans, i mean to anybody reading your post. nt La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #206
I didn't mean Republicans either.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #211
Not much more pipi_k Sep 2014 #210
Hear hear!!11 Doc_Technical Sep 2014 #212
I agree. jen63 Sep 2014 #214
i agree with you. i dont mind foul language or legitimate insults La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #215
I'm glad someone did loyalsister Sep 2014 #217
As an example/ jambo101 Sep 2014 #222
Light hearted name calling has been on DU for over a decade, ecstatic Sep 2014 #223
I agree -- it's really rather juvenile n/t markpkessinger Sep 2014 #224
You are correct. But it is just sport. maced666 Sep 2014 #226
You're not going to like me for saying this.... no1uno Sep 2014 #227
why wont i like you for calling yourself a liberal? i am proud liberal and progressive La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #229
Because you are.... no1uno Sep 2014 #230
not unsightly, just childish drivel. nt La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #231
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