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Well.....that's the world we live in. Robert Downey Jr also wore black face in that movie. I wouldn't try it if I were you.

Plus it was specifically referring to Ben Stiller's character in the movie.

I know it seems too PC but disabled people deserve respect. If I'm being hypocritical here I accept that.

Meh, it is context. I would never belittle someone who is mentally challenged just like I do not cuss around ladies and children. You know there has to be a hundred movie lines, some not PC, that have made their way into modern language. Seem to me, that to pick and choose, depending on who says what and whether or not you agree with them, is a travesty
 
Or maybe you could just go "you know, I was wrong saying that word there" instead of playing the "Fuck that, I'm gonna say what im gonna say! Fuck being PC!"

you so tough.

Laughable. You resort to childish smack talk. Obviously, we do not agree on this point. That is all. I am allowed. If you do not like it, well, too bad.
 
What word do you use in this circumstance?

Which specific circumstances? When I'm talking to someone with development issues and thier family?

I would say developmently challenged, or use whatever term they are using. Also being willing to admit fault and move on is good. You don't have to say the right thing, but you should want to say the right thing and be willing to learn how people want to be identified. That is a key aspect of general respect for other humans. If they lack the abiliry to understand that they are even being made fun of or treated in some mocking way then it's all the more sad.
 
Ha!
Yes sir! A damn good reason not to waste your time watch the drivel in some wasted attempt to filter the good from the disgusting.

Yeah, very good point. Some would rather feign outrage rather than take what is said for what it was intended.
 
Damned if I know! You made the statement, that seem to imply there is a good word verses the hated word. Can you give us the preferred word?

Did you stop reading at that line? Keep going, I elaborated.
 
Yeah, very good point. Some would rather feign outrage rather than take what is said for what it was intended.

and some would just rather be stubborn instead of admitting they were wrong about something.
 
and some would just rather be stubborn instead of admitting they were wrong about something.
Sorry my friend, but you simply chose to infer what suits your purpose, rather than what was intended to be communicated.
We see it many times a day in this era. A tactic employed by those of the left with increasing frequency. Feigning Good versus evil, in virtuous glory.
 
Sorry my friend, but you simply chose to infer what suits your purpose, rather than what was intended to be communicated.
We see it many times a day in this era. A tactic employed by those of the left with increasing frequency. Feigning Good versus evil, in virtuous glory.

No, I decided to point out that using a word that is offensive to many people, is just that. Offensive.

It's not "good vs evil". I happen to work with people with various disabilities and using that term (in passing) is offensive.

Why not just go "sorry, I'll try harder" instead of sticking to your guns?

It takes less effort to just change 1 word than it does for you to keep coming up with excuses for saying it.
 
I decided to point out that using a word that is offensive

>>> Virtuous

I happen to work with people with various disabilities

>>> Virtuous

using that term (in passing) is offensive.

>>> Virtuous

change 1 word

>>> Deflection of focus on syntax or text rather than participating in communication

"sorry, I'll try harder"

>>> Pure deflection rather than participating in communication. Belittle the communicator rather than do you half of a conversation.
Actually even worse, it is virtue signaling to your members and signals to everyone else you have no intention of communicating.
 
>>> Virtuous



>>> Virtuous



>>> Virtuous



>>> Deflection of focus on syntax or text rather than participating in communication



>>> Pure deflection rather than participating in communication. Belittle the communicator rather than do you half of a conversation.
Actually even worse, it is virtue signaling to your members and signals to everyone else you have no intention of communicating.

"you're right, I should try harder".

6 words. 26 letters. Virtually no effort needed compared to your above post.
 
and some would just rather be stubborn instead of admitting they were wrong about something.


Hold on a sec, you are still going on about this? I have stated that we do not agree on this issue. Yet I am stubborn because I will not change my opinion to make you feel good. Darling, I am allowed my opinion regardless if you like it or not. No "right" or" Wrong" , simply an opinion.

You guys are funny. Just read Stephen Kings newer book, The Others. In the story, it often comes up in his writing that he hates Trump. That is fine, yet he uses the N word so much that I find it offencive. Perfect example of how the left is shielded by "artistic license" while anyone who you do not agree with is obviously "wrong"

Do us both a favor, will ya? Give it a rest and go ride your rainbow farting unicorn or what ever else makes you happy, just put me on ignore and I will do my best to not respond to your nonsense.
 
That sounds like an admission of lack of virtue on your part.

barfo

I think you might be correct. The word probably does only have meaning to the one doing the judging from their perspective and their experience.
 
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Boy! That would be pure bullshit.

Sure sucks having people associate your identity with something you consider a negative or insulting, doesnt it? But what about our rights to associate you with negative and insulting things? Man this sure is tough. Maybe I can get on board with your philiosophy after all.
 
Sure sucks having people associate your identity with something you consider a negative or insulting,

>>> Huh? I find nothing insulting in the statement.

But what about our rights to associate you with negative and insulting things?

>>>Go for it! But I only saw the statement as missing the mark, not negative or insulting.
Not sure why you want to use this right, but I suppose you do.

Maybe I can get on board with your philiosophy after all.

>>> Oh, I would welcome you.
 
>>> Huh? I find nothing insulting in the statement. Go for it! But I only saw the statement as missing the mark, not negative or insulting. Not sure why you want to use this right, but I suppose you do.

Not sure why you are defending your right to call people retards either. Honestly its disgusting.
 
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