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Major Nikon

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220. I'm not following you and I'm pretty sure you're not following me

Thu Sep 18, 2014, 12:55 AM

Sep 2014

Subliteracy is the intentional and excessive use of slang such as rethuglican, floriduh, repukes, rapeublicans, utards etc.

Nowhere did I claim anyone promoting ridiculous ideas are automatically of low intelligence so how you got from there to kicking the disabled out of wheelchairs seems to be more than a bit melodramatic.

Ridicule is a very effective means to marginalize people who promote ridiculous ideas. It's also the basis of satire and has been used by great thinkers throughout history. When those ideas are genuinely harmful, you know like actually promoting the idea of harming the less fortunate, then I'm going to ridicule them if I so chose regardless of whether you approve or not. If it's not your cup of tea, more power to you, but claiming I'm drowning kittens in bathtubs for pointing out it's not a bad idea in some instances really doesn't do you any favors.

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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

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