03 Nov 10
There is an annual contest at the University of Arkansas calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term.
This year's term was: "Political Correctness."
The winner wrote:
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
03 Nov 10
Originally posted by Sartor ResartusAs a conservative I haven't any time at all for the well documented idiotic manifestations of 'Political Correctness' but out there in the real world, PC is 90% common decency, dude. Ranting against it, without having this fact in mind, does not serve the cause of conservatism well. It's weenie feed, dude. But then, I've had a look at your posting history. You peddle some kind of parody of a right winger on this board, I reckon. You are a left winger trying to make conservatives look like cretins. Your exposed, dude. As of here and now.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
03 Nov 10
Originally posted by John W BoothDo you hear voices?
As a conservative I haven't any time at all for the well documented idiotic manifestations of 'Political Correctness' but out there in the real world, PC is 90% common decency, dude. Ranting against it, without having this fact in mind, does not serve the cause of conservatism well. It's weenie feed, dude. But then, I've had a look at your posting histo ...[text shortened]... ger trying to make conservatives look like cretins. Your exposed, dude. As of here and now.
03 Nov 10
Without political correctness, we will still have rampant racism, sexism, homophobia and mistreatment to anyone considered "different".
Naturally there are people who take PC to the extreme which can be detrimental to progress, so flexibility should be taken into consideration.
Although it appears that we still have rampant racism, sexism, homophobia etc. 😞
It is better than it used to be though.
04 Nov 10
Originally posted by KazetNagorraIt was introduced by Communists and only pushed by the left here in the US. PC is a disease that should be pulled out by the roots and thrown into the fire.
One of the most persistent delusional forms of political correctness is believing that political correctness is reserved for a particular side of the political spectrum. Taboos are found in every society and within every (sub)culture within those societies.
PC is not Taboo, it is the forcing of one point of view on others. PC is the micro management of society by the government. If we had freedom of speech, then there would be no such thing as PC.
04 Nov 10
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Originally posted by EladarYou should join the Politically Incorrect Speech Society.
It was introduced by Communists and only pushed by the left here in the US. PC is a disease that should be pulled out by the roots and thrown into the fire.
PC is not Taboo, it is the forcing of one point of view on others. PC is the micro management of society by the government. If we had freedom of speech, then there would be no such thing as PC.
04 Nov 10
Originally posted by EladarSomething which is not politically correct, is something that is a taboo within some (sub)culture. As I said, it's found on all sides of the political spectrum, for example it's not very likely you would see a Fox News pundit criticizing the Founding Fathers or the Constitution, because that would be "un-American" (i.e. politically incorrect).
It was introduced by Communists and only pushed by the left here in the US. PC is a disease that should be pulled out by the roots and thrown into the fire.
PC is not Taboo, it is the forcing of one point of view on others. PC is the micro management of society by the government. If we had freedom of speech, then there would be no such thing as PC.
04 Nov 10
Originally posted by KazetNagorraNo worries until it comes to the dreaded 'F' word.
Something which is not politically correct, is something that is a taboo within some (sub)culture. As I said, it's found on all sides of the political spectrum, for example it's not very likely you would see a Fox News pundit criticizing the Founding Fathers or the Constitution, because that would be "un-American" (i.e. politically incorrect).
F O R C E !
Regulated handicap carparks and ramps, regulation on who and how you may advertise for employees, enforced equal opportunity this, that and the other, affirmative action funded by tax dollars, anti-discrimination laws.
04 Nov 10
Originally posted by WajomaSo you'd prefer to live in a corrupt, discriminating country?
No worries until it comes to the dreaded 'F' word.
[b]F O R C E !
Regulated handicap carparks and ramps, regulation on who and how you may advertise for employees, enforced equal opportunity this, that and the other, affirmative action funded by tax dollars, anti-discrimination laws.[/b]