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In reply to the discussion: What's a good substitute for "whore"? [View all]LuvLoogie
(6,975 posts)130. I have sent letters to politicians saying,
"Are you a Senator or a footman?"
What generated all this is an obvious misogynistic slur against Hillary Clinton. That cad got the heel of my rhetorical boot. And they deserved no less.
All this talk about about people being overly sensitive, and the evolution of the English lexicon, and censorship, is psuedo-intellectual bullshit.
Sorry if I've harshed anybody's self-pityingly jaded neutral buzz.
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Exactly. Like the time where I worked when the assistant manager said he didn't want to hear me
hobbit709
Jul 2015
#119
The fact the modifier "man" must be used tells you everything you need to know. nt
Adrahil
Jul 2015
#144
There are far fewer men in the trade, and those servicing women, at least, are called gigolos
whathehell
Jul 2015
#152
Anyone is allowed to call themselves a Democrat. Lieberman is a great example of one with
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#194
Maybe we should ditch all words and just use random letters to communicate
The Straight Story
Jul 2015
#19
Trying to have your language reflect your progressive values is not being "prissy."
SunSeeker
Jul 2015
#52
Anyone who can't express their opinions about Hillary Clinton or Elizabeth Warren
geek tragedy
Jul 2015
#70
Some think they are solving problems by censoring language. Language isn't the problem.
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#149
You had it correct when you said it's an excuse to bully. Self-righteous bullies are the worst. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#190
I think he might be looking for a "politically liberal" message board that
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#198
What is a good substitue for a word whose purpose is to demean all women?
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#69
The first definition I saw included a word with "boy" in it. That's why.
CharlotteVale
Jul 2015
#170
There are much better words for Trump--"racist buffoonish carnival barker" etc
geek tragedy
Jul 2015
#97
Thanks. It's time we took back our humanity and that is our language and languages.
Cleita
Jul 2015
#85
Personally, I think "venal" pretty much sums up someone who will do anything for money.
Tipperary
Jul 2015
#101
Lol, I do not know what a sand hog is I'm afraid, but that does seem unfair to golf caddies.
Tipperary
Jul 2015
#103
Yeah right, this is rocket science isn't it. Using that term when describing a female candidate
still_one
Jul 2015
#151
I call both male and female politicians shamelessly selling out the country "whores" but add...
polichick
Jul 2015
#180
Call a random DUer any substitute word you can think of; if it gets hidden, maybe it's a word to avo
LanternWaste
Jul 2015
#182