Gender is eternal...

[Bo Diddley]

Why do you assume it's used as a pejorative? I use "Mormon" because the alternative is too long. There are Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Methodists, Baptists and Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. People don't want to use that many words to refer to a religion. If the Church wanted an alternative to Mormon, they should have chosen something shorter. Maybe Latter Day Saint. Three words is still excessive, but at least there is precedence with Seventh Day Adventist.

This is totally acceptable per the Church's Style Guide.

• When referring to Church members, the terms “members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” “Latter-day Saints,” “members of the Church of Jesus Christ” and “members of the restored Church of Jesus Christ” are preferred. We ask that the term “Mormons” and “LDS” not be used.

[Jeff Lebowski]

She also did an awful job when questioned about the rights of the unborn. I support access to abortion services. However, what doesn't help this debate is to refuse to acknowledge that the unborn has rights. An unborn child has rights. Also, a pregnant woman also has rights. The abortion debate needs to change to a discussion of a balance of these rights. Sometimes the balance weighs in favor of the woman's rights and allowing the abortion. Sometimes in weighs in favor of the unborn's rights and not allowing the abortion. The left is going to lose this battle if they keep up the rhetoric they are pushing on the fringes right now.

Exactly.

At one point she seemed to really struggle when asked if a full-term fetus has any rights. Oof.

[Soccermom]

This is totally acceptable per the Church's Style Guide.

Which is weird because Latter Day Saint doesn't mention Christ either. That is why I still use Mormon.

[Moliere]

Why do you assume it's used as a pejorative? I use "Mormon" because the alternative is too long. There are Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Methodists, Baptists and Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. People don't want to use that many words to refer to a religion. If the Church wanted an alternative to Mormon, they should have chosen something shorter. Maybe Latter Day Saint. Three words is still excessive, but at least there is precedence with Seventh Day Adventist.

I should clarify. I don’t think using the term Mormon is a pejorative. I’ve seen many online debates/rants where the person explicitly says they will continue to use that term mainly because the church is trying to get people to use its full name. In that case it’s a pejorative. In your case it’s not because you aren’t trying to be deemeaning or intentionally flippant. I still use Mormon all the time.

[Applejack]

Hawley has a similar academic/professional record as Ted Cruz who is also constantly underrated because he's not part of the cool crowd. Yale Law Journal editor, clerk to John Roberts.

Uhhhhhhh.....what? Ted Cruz is the slimiest person in the senate! "Not part of the cool crowd?" If only that were his problem!

[Commando]

Uhhhhhhh.....what? Ted Cruz is the slimiest person in the senate! "Not part of the cool crowd?" If only that were his problem!

lol their academic achievements are not lauded because they pretend to be f*king morons all the time.

[Omaha 680]

She also did an awful job when questioned about the rights of the unborn. I support access to abortion services. However, what doesn't help this debate is to refuse to acknowledge that the unborn has rights. An unborn child has rights. Also, a pregnant woman also has rights. The abortion debate needs to change to a discussion of a balance of these rights. Sometimes the balance weighs in favor of the woman's rights and allowing the abortion. Sometimes in weighs in favor of the unborn's rights and not allowing the abortion. The left is going to lose this battle if they keep up the rhetoric they are pushing on the fringes right now.

Stop being so reasonable and recognizing the singular complexity of this issue.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Stop being so reasonable and recognizing the singular complexity of this issue.

I sincerely apologize. I'll get back to screaming war on women at the other side while they scream back at me calling me a baby murderer.

[USUC]

lol their academic achievements are not lauded because they pretend to be f*king morons all the time.

I genuinely do not understand what goes through the mind of these ultra performative politicians (Cruz, AOC, Hawley, Vance, etc) that absolutely know better. I'm not talking about the MTGs who are legitimately not very smart. These people know better. How can you look in the mirror and not be completely ashamed? They know it's a ruse, they know you know it's a ruse. Bewildering.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I genuinely do not understand what goes through the mind of these ultra performative politicians (Cruz, AOC, Hawley, Vance, etc) that absolutely know better. I'm not talking about the MTGs who are legitimately not very smart. These people know better. How can you look in the mirror and not be completely ashamed? They know it's a ruse, they know you know it's a ruse. Bewildering.

Shamelessly débase themselves to get access to power.

[Soccermom]

I genuinely do not understand what goes through the mind of these ultra performative politicians (Cruz, AOC, Hawley, Vance, etc) that absolutely know better. I'm not talking about the MTGs who are legitimately not very smart. These people know better. How can you look in the mirror and not be completely ashamed? They know it's a ruse, they know you know it's a ruse. Bewildering.

Sadly, a lot of people do not know it is a ruse. And people seem to be addicted to the "look how he/she owned _______ in that 2 minute soundbyte" sickness. Like, a few of my really left leaning friends think AOC is the most sincere, real person in politics and hope she becomes president. And I am like WTH? None of those people you mentioned should be in power. Cruz and Hawley especially disgust me. So shameless.

[All-American]

Sadly, a lot of people do not know it is a ruse. And people seem to be addicted to the "look how he/she owned _______ in that 2 minute soundbyte" sickness. Like, a few of my really left leaning friends think AOC is the most sincere, real person in politics and hope she becomes president. And I am like WTH? None of those people you mentioned should be in power. Cruz and Hawley especially disgust me. So shameless.

The bolded part may actually be true, though this is not necessarily to her credit.

[BigFatMeanie]

Sadly, a lot of people do not know it is a ruse. And people seem to be addicted to the "look how he/she owned _______ in that 2 minute soundbyte" sickness. Like, a few of my really left leaning friends think AOC is the most sincere, real person in politics and hope she becomes president. And I am like WTH? None of those people you mentioned should be in power. Cruz and Hawley especially disgust me. So shameless.

This is important as well. Lots of people seem to care more about a good Twitter zing on the other tribe than they do about any actual principles. Seems like the entire country has turned into Ute fans.

[Pelado]

This is important as well. Lots of people seem to care more about a good Twitter zing on the other tribe than they do about any actual principles. Seems like the entire country has turned into Ute fans.

Zing!