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whathehell

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31. Well, that's a good thing..

Reply to The_REAL_Ecumenist (Reply #23)

Fri Jul 28, 2017, 10:34 AM

Jul 2017

I think most black people refuse to be defined by racial slurs too.

As in their case, however, that choice does NOT eliminate the need to denounce the slurs themselves, and eliminate them from our vocabulary, especially if we call ourselves "progressive" and claim to support dignity and respect for all.

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Dont EVEN Go There [View all] NanceGreggs Jul 2017 OP

Trump is indeed Putin's puppet or bitch Gothmog Jul 2017 #1

The first demeans Trump, the second is a misogynistic slur. whathehell Jul 2017 #4

WAIT WUT? You know, I'm a woman & have been one since birth... The_REAL_Ecumenist Jul 2017 #8

It's a slur, and is used to mean an "actual woman" all the time.... whathehell Jul 2017 #11

No, it's not. NanceGreggs Jul 2017 #22

There's one in every crowd... you can't please everyone. But in this case... NurseJackie Jul 2017 #28

Yes, I'm afraid it is. whathehell Jul 2017 #30

"I figured that's what you mean but I REFUSE to be defined by The_REAL_Ecumenist Jul 2017 #23

Well, that's a good thing.. whathehell Jul 2017 #31

Someone who, I assume, is female (nancegriggs) used the very same term in her post ... mr_lebowski Jul 2017 #9

So you think that makes it "okay"? whathehell Jul 2017 #13

And you know that GothMog is a male, I presume? mr_lebowski Jul 2017 #16

I don't find it "okay" under any circumstances.. whathehell Jul 2017 #20

Who cares if trump is demean? Gothmog Jul 2017 #14

Not me -- If you read the post, you'll see that whathehell Jul 2017 #21

In the context in which it was used that word is appropriate, no reference to a female or a woman. George II Jul 2017 #34

I know what you're saying, but in cases like these "context" really whathehell Jul 2017 #39

You read the OP (nor not?) and that's your only take away? NastyRiffraff Jul 2017 #41

No, but it is was one of them.. whathehell Jul 2017 #42

If Trump had the ability to give favor to the citizens of the US as he gives to Putin he just may Thinkingabout Jul 2017 #2

K&R Jamaal510 Jul 2017 #3

YES! Thank you! Sometimes I despise these people even more that I despise the lunamagica Jul 2017 #5

K&R ismnotwasm Jul 2017 #6

And tonight we saw how powerless the President truly is Motownman78 Jul 2017 #7

I strongly support(ed) Bernie ... still do ... but I completely understand the DNC backing Hillary mr_lebowski Jul 2017 #12

Russia targeted Sanders supporters with fake news Gothmog Jul 2017 #18

Thank you for this post. brer cat Jul 2017 #24

Very welcome, and I'm in 100% agreement ... (n/t) mr_lebowski Jul 2017 #44

But Hillary would? Don't make me laugh, it would have been 24/7 impeachment hearings... WoonTars Jul 2017 #29

We wouldn't be filling the courts with right-wing assholes for one ismnotwasm Jul 2017 #35

Except no she wouldn't as none of her picks would get confirmed. WoonTars Jul 2017 #36

K&R betsuni Jul 2017 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author dchill Jul 2017 #15

Thanks, Nance- Trump didn't have to be president. Those who enabled his election NBachers Jul 2017 #17

K&R Gothmog Jul 2017 #19

K&R brer cat Jul 2017 #25

Tell it like it is!!!! Progressive dog Jul 2017 #26

Go Nance! n/t NNadir Jul 2017 #27

Good observations. The election campaign next year is going to be very interesting! George II Jul 2017 #32

K & R Me. Jul 2017 #33

k and r and spot on, as always. niyad Jul 2017 #37

TOP NOTCH TRUTH heaven05 Jul 2017 #38

K&R smirkymonkey Jul 2017 #40

Excellent post malaise Jul 2017 #43