Democratic Primaries

NJCher

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160. bring yourself up to date

Wed Mar 13, 2019, 08:41 PM

Mar 2019

It's been this way for some time--at least for those of us who care about gender neutral language.

Linguist Dennis Baron at the University of Illinois points to the evolution of the word “you” as another example: “Purists object that a plural pronoun like ‘they’ can’t be used as a singular. But they are wrong: ‘You’ began its life as plural (the singular second person was ‘thou’). Then ‘you’ began serving as singular as well. . . . Today we use ‘you’ to refer to one person — ‘Are you talkin’ to me?’ — without worrying about number. And for most people, ‘they’ works the same way.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/gender-neutral-pronouns-when-they-doesnt-identify-as-either-male-or-female/2014/10/27/41965f5e-5ac0-11e4-b812-38518ae74c67_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2cad69c99b81

Poor thing.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Bernie stumbles [View all] backabby-blue Feb 2019 OP

Let's be positive, backabby-blue EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #1

THANK YOU, EndGOPP! elleng Feb 2019 #2

Vetting is appropriate nt backabby-blue Feb 2019 #3

Who's your candidate and what do you like about them? EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #4

I'm undecided backabby-blue Feb 2019 #5

do tell NJCher Feb 2019 #47

I don't believe her job description... SergeStorms Feb 2019 #49

there is a new model of district attorney NJCher Feb 2019 #52

I agree wholeheartedly... SergeStorms Feb 2019 #56

So much for being positive. And quite the deflection from the BS blunder. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #68

..... ehrnst Feb 2019 #73

What the GOD DAMN FUCK is this a 2nd thread where Kamala is being BASHED ? Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #102

Yeah, gonna see more I'm afraid. (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #103

You see that "19%" behind her name at the top of the forum? Bucky Feb 2019 #107

Really, that is how we do it, we BASH democratic candidates and say shit Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #109

I'm just sayin' Bucky Feb 2019 #111

It's DU. Control-Z Mar 2019 #184

Really ? On a thread titled Bernie stumbles. "Dont start nuthin, and there won't be nuthin" CentralMass Feb 2019 #128

What the FUCK does THAT mean, if a credible criticism of Bernie occurs we need to EXPECT Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #131

You can dish it out, but you can't take it Bryan Mar 2019 #174

Indeed. themaguffin Feb 2019 #88

Did Senator Harris vote for the 1994 Crime Bill? lapucelle Feb 2019 #79

Kamala Harris. namahage Feb 2019 #51

urm NJCher Feb 2019 #54

I spent one line on spelling. namahage Feb 2019 #55

your response again indicates NJCher Feb 2019 #60

Hey My Wife's a Professor too! Adrahil Feb 2019 #63

I only mentioned credentials because of the poster NJCher Feb 2019 #123

You have a grammar error in pronoun-antecedent agreement lapucelle Mar 2019 #155

bring yourself up to date NJCher Mar 2019 #160

What exactly "has been that way for some time"? lapucelle Mar 2019 #161

AND.. BS is Way Too Divisive. Cha Apr 2019 #190

Why not start your own anti-Kamala Harris thread instead of hijacking this totally unrelated topic? EffieBlack Feb 2019 #74

I'm not interested in her enough to do that NJCher Feb 2019 #85

You're not interested in her enough to start your own thread EffieBlack Feb 2019 #125

because I've already checked her out NJCher Feb 2019 #126

Why not use your time on the board to tell people why they should support your candidate EffieBlack Feb 2019 #127

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Mar 2019 #134

You are very important! ehrnst Feb 2019 #130

Buckle up, you will see AGAIN like before MASSIVE amounts of BASHING of our candidates Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #100

the candidate wasn't bashed NJCher Mar 2019 #136

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Feb 2019 #76

"This site" is humbly grateful that you "cut us leeway." ehrnst Feb 2019 #67

"I am an English professor." BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #92

Your line of argument is that Harris is bad because she sends people to prison. betsuni Feb 2019 #95

Getting someone's name right dsc Mar 2019 #135

There are about 15,000 prisoners in Riker's Island, wonder how many she sent there? George II Feb 2019 #117

She didn't want to send anyone to prison.... dubyadiprecession Feb 2019 #77

I'm not OK with not releasing taxes. That is what we are here for is to debate candidates nt backabby-blue Feb 2019 #6

Vetting is appropriate nt comradebillyboy Feb 2019 #7

Yes It Is Me. Feb 2019 #16

Some people don't care for the scrutiny, but they need to be vetted. comradebillyboy Feb 2019 #33

If you google Senator Harris + sexual harrasment you might find a small issue as well CentralMass Feb 2019 #129

All candidates are getting Vetted Cha Mar 2019 #143

About time we start vetting our candidates...ALL of them. George II Feb 2019 #44

More Vetting questions for Sanders.. Cha Feb 2019 #57

Yep. The Senate has 100 members, only one Senator voted against BOTH.... George II Feb 2019 #59

Not just WHY but WHY dont smart people, and I mean that sincerely why dont they Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #101

Your candidate has her own baggage in this area. CentralMass Mar 2019 #151

He said that he will in short order release 10 years of tax returns and that we will be dissapointed CentralMass Feb 2019 #8

Yes. He said that through out the whole primary last year backabby-blue Feb 2019 #9

last year? shanny Feb 2019 #30

You know the poster meant the last primary and presidential election. Control-Z Mar 2019 #145

Lol shanny Mar 2019 #147

In 2016.... LovingA2andMI Feb 2019 #81

If they're so boring... backabby-blue Feb 2019 #10

I believe we all find out the answer shortly. But the chronic attacks are sort becoming white noise CentralMass Feb 2019 #12

Attacks? backabby-blue Feb 2019 #13

Yes. Like the post today about former Hillary campaign people CentralMass Feb 2019 #19

"We shouldn't have to beg elected Officials to disclose their financial interests.." Cha Feb 2019 #21

I agree with the tax issue and he just syated that he will release CentralMass Feb 2019 #24

Elizabeth has led the way.. BS should follow.. Cha Feb 2019 #25

Also Gillibrand has released 10 years, Booker released 15 years worth ehrnst Feb 2019 #94

BS is the only one.. and Cha Feb 2019 #97

When one gets irritated with reasonable questions ehrnst Feb 2019 #98

And, even though they Cha Feb 2019 #99

A President gets asked a lot of hard questions. emulatorloo Feb 2019 #105

I tried to find Kamala Harris' tax returns and couldn't scipan Feb 2019 #110

Are you confusing me with someone else? I didn't say Kamala released 10 years of taxes. ehrnst Feb 2019 #118

That will end the so called attacks then, won't it. LakeArenal Feb 2019 #32

If he doesn't by the first debate, how will you feel about that? nt Blue_true Feb 2019 #116

I think you're mixed up a bit. Campaign person complained because Sanders wanted private jets emulatorloo Feb 2019 #104

Since it's being discussed as a part of the party rules for candidates, it's hard MrsCoffee Feb 2019 #15

As Elizabeth says.. "We shouldn't have to beg elected officials.. Cha Feb 2019 #20

Releasing the returns won't quiet the usuals on the twittersphere Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #17

"We shouldn't have to beg elected Officials to disclose their financial interests.." Cha Feb 2019 #22

I love Senator Warren. She said it perfectly. emulatorloo Feb 2019 #108

She did! Cha Feb 2019 #113

nope, it won't shanny Feb 2019 #29

BS brings it on himself.. Cha Feb 2019 #35

Dunno, transparency is important. Hopefully he'll get them out soon as Booker,Harris, Warren emulatorloo Feb 2019 #106

Just curious.. So Kamala and Cha Mar 2019 #165

Actually, it's more "in the territory of" asking POTUS to release tax returns. ehrnst Feb 2019 #89

shortly? sheshe2 Feb 2019 #27

It's been "shortly" for Waaaaay Toooo Looong! Cha Feb 2019 #36

That seems to be the short and the long of it Cha. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #38

"We Shouldn't have to beg.." BS needs to follow Elizabeth's Lead.. Cha Feb 2019 #14

Plus ca change.... lapucelle Feb 2019 #26

...plus c'est la meme chose. lapucelle Feb 2019 #31

Oooooouuuuuu! It's been awhile.. Cha Feb 2019 #43

I hope so. I'm curious why he won't show up to Russian sanction votes.nt helpisontheway Feb 2019 #34

Things That Make One Go.... LovingA2andMI Feb 2019 #82

Shortly after Jane Sanders promised to release their 2015 returns.... George II Feb 2019 #45

Cool. Talk is cheap. Actually do it. bearsfootball516 Feb 2019 #61

You don't get it; it has nothing to do with what's in them, it's about why he hasn't done it LongtimeAZDem Feb 2019 #84

If they're so "boring".. where are they? Cha Mar 2019 #148

I'm not surprised at all. NurseJackie Feb 2019 #11

Bernie is releasing his taxes next month. The Truth Is Here Feb 2019 #18

"We shouldn't have to beg elected Officials to disclose their financial interests.." Cha Feb 2019 #23

As long as it's the last 10 years worth of tax returns, then that's fine, OnDoutside Feb 2019 #53

Let's see what he releases. Adrahil Feb 2019 #64

well, somebody is stumbling here... shanny Feb 2019 #28

the OP is correct.. Cha Feb 2019 #42

What goes unanswered in your OP. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #37

Meh. I don't see a stumble. aikoaiko Feb 2019 #39

In my humble opinion, they're all niche candidates with the underthematrix Feb 2019 #40

Is that Beto, underthematrix? Cha Mar 2019 #149

I like Bernie, and heavily supported him in 2016. PatrickforO Feb 2019 #41

just an fyi NJCher Feb 2019 #48

More positivity. LOL. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #71

Thanks. PatrickforO Feb 2019 #75

Well that does it for me on Booker. BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #121

I voted for Bernie in the primary, proudly for Hillary in the GE. C Moon Feb 2019 #46

When will these tax returns be released? Gothmog Feb 2019 #50

Yes, BS Stumbled Big Time.. don't Cha Feb 2019 #58

I am glad that sanders will be vetted this cycle Gothmog Mar 2019 #137

I just posted that very thing.. BS will be Vetted Cha Mar 2019 #138

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #62

Well you got the first part right. MrsCoffee Feb 2019 #69

"we don't have accountants at home," and "it's a mechanical issue" bigtree Feb 2019 #65

I don't have "accountants at home" either. They work from their offices. ehrnst Feb 2019 #66

Hahahaha rusty fender Feb 2019 #87

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #70

As a matter of fact, this candidate has: ehrnst Feb 2019 #90

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #91

Goalpost moved... Well, let's take that question, shall we? ehrnst Feb 2019 #93

Kamala Harris only released her 2015 tax return scipan Feb 2019 #112

Which statement of mine was vague? ehrnst Feb 2019 #119

If I were a presidential candidate I would not have a person who was CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #72

Just an independent observation here...releasing tax returns isn't all that hyped up as it seems ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2019 #78

Well, Well....Bernie Is A Liar (Hold The Pearls).... LovingA2andMI Feb 2019 #80

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #96

Why not just go straight to the IRS? namahage Feb 2019 #83

That sounds easy! emulatorloo Feb 2019 #114

That's what I thought... ehrnst Feb 2019 #120

... Scurrilous Feb 2019 #86

Washington Post-Opinion: Are Democrats going to let Sanders get away with this? Gothmog Feb 2019 #115

Whenever anyone makes excuses... whenever there's delay after delay... it makes me suspicious. NurseJackie Feb 2019 #122

"He tried to excuse his failure to release his tax returns last time on the grounds that he didn't Cha Mar 2019 #162

Living in a bubble is all well and good when floating comfortably upon friendly waters Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #124

Do we want a guy who can't produce his tax returns.... Adrahil Feb 2019 #132

In a word.. or two.. Cha Mar 2019 #139

Yep. calimary Mar 2019 #142

Has sanders released his tax returns yet? Gothmog Mar 2019 #133

It's not "soon" yet. Cha Mar 2019 #146

Senator Gillibrand has released her taxes Gothmog Mar 2019 #140

Thanks, Goth. Cha Mar 2019 #141

KICK for BS' Exposure.. Cha Mar 2019 #144

Where are the tax returns? Gothmog Mar 2019 #150

Soon, he said TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #154

That's a LOT of Days! Cha Mar 2019 #158

Bernie is doing quite well. He is at least the #2 spot in just about every poll out there. CentralMass Mar 2019 #152

#2 has been his forte. Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #183

Let's watch his supporters liberal N proud Mar 2019 #153

Democrats cannot use tax returns as an issue against trump if our nominee hides his returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #156

Exactly. It's so logical it Cha Mar 2019 #166

Kick! Cha Mar 2019 #157

every interviewer should be asking why he hasn't released his taxes Gothmog Mar 2019 #159

Yep.. we want to know. Cha Mar 2019 #164

Is it soon yet? Gothmog Mar 2019 #163

Hatred has a flavor all it's own, a unique signature if you will. Autumn Mar 2019 #167

There's a new and improved tombstone. QC Mar 2019 #169

Goodbye! QC Mar 2019 #168

. Autumn Mar 2019 #170

Jennifer Rubin is going to keep on asking this question until sanders releases his tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #171

Washington State is adopting a ballot access law Gothmog Mar 2019 #172

More states are looking at ballot access laws Gothmog Mar 2019 #173

Brilliant! Cha Mar 2019 #175

Washington Post-Time for candidates to disclose their tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #176

CREW is calling on all presidential candidates to publicly release 10 years of tax returns. Gothmog Mar 2019 #177

Good on CREW.. Mahalo, Goth! Cha Mar 2019 #178

Good, they are correct. MH1 Mar 2019 #181

Kirsten Gillibrand released her 2018 tax returns on Wednesday Gothmog Mar 2019 #179

Inslee, a 2020 presidential hopeful, released his tax returns this morning. Gothmog Mar 2019 #180

Thanks! Cha Mar 2019 #182

Washington Post-Enough with the excuses. It's time for Sanders to release his tax returns. Gothmog Apr 2019 #185

Bernie wants us to accept "soon" as his personal I.O.U. oasis Apr 2019 #186

I am 100% done with him! nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #187

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Apr 2019 #188

KICK! Cha Apr 2019 #189