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In reply to the discussion: Just Curious Poll. Is it sexist to describe a female politician as a harpy? [View all]Maedhros
(10,007 posts)29. Is it necessary or even useful to level personal insults at politicians
when attacking their ideas is more effective?
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Just Curious Poll. Is it sexist to describe a female politician as a harpy? [View all]
cali
Mar 2015
OP
For anyone who voted NO, a question: Is it OK in your mind, to call a black person "uppity"?
cali
Mar 2015
#1
No. and I don't understand why you would even feel the need to ask such a thing.
hlthe2b
Mar 2015
#8
are you fucking kidding us with these questions? Hell no, It is not OK to do either
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2015
#10
ok, thanks. you were warping my brain. honestly though, that we have to even ask these questions on
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2015
#15
Gyp is an ethnic slur and yes, I've pointed that out when it's said in my presence.
Gormy Cuss
Mar 2015
#46
We do like to rationalize our biases and pretend we've put thought into them...
LanternWaste
Mar 2015
#40
I don't particularly like the words but asshole and fuckhead are gender neutral./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#18