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  • Moliere
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    Originally posted by falafel View Post

    Its only dumb until it is accepted. You can't stop the roll of language by disliking it. If its not this change, it will be another one. Calling normal changes in language "dumb" and citing an anonymous google search isn't exactly convincing. But go ahead, rail against inevitable change you boomer!

    Your citation only proves my point - change is coming, whether or not you you think it is politically correct stupidity.
    Signed, LatinX

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  • Jeff Lebowski
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    Originally posted by falafel View Post

    Its only dumb until it is accepted. You can't stop the roll of language by disliking it. If its not this change, it will be another one. Calling normal changes in language "dumb" and citing an anonymous google search isn't exactly convincing. But go ahead, rail against inevitable change you boomer!

    Your citation only proves my point - change is coming, whether or not you you think it is politically correct stupidity.
    "anonymous google search". Lol. What does that even mean?

    Knock it off. Some PC expressions are objectively stupid and deserve to be mocked.


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  • falafel
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    Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post

    Well, there's the euphemism treadmill and then there is dumb PC nonsense. Un-housed. People with uteruses. Etc.

    FYI, I just googled "Dumb politically correct phrases" and this was near the top of the list it gave. Lol.
    Its only dumb until it is accepted. You can't stop the roll of language by disliking it. If its not this change, it will be another one. Calling normal changes in language "dumb" and citing an anonymous google search isn't exactly convincing. But go ahead, rail against inevitable change you boomer!

    Your citation only proves my point - change is coming, whether or not you you think it is politically correct stupidity.

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  • Jeff Lebowski
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    Originally posted by falafel View Post

    Its just the euphemism treadmill at work. Happens everyday. You can roll your eyes, but if you use the terms "restroom" or "bathroom" instead of "toilet" (which itself was a euphemism for the pejorated term "privy") you are part of the cycle.

    Un-housed is just the next homeless, until un-housed becomes too unpalatable. Language at work.
    Well, there's the euphemism treadmill and then there is dumb PC nonsense. Un-housed. People with uteruses. Etc.

    FYI, I just googled "Dumb politically correct phrases" and this was near the top of the list it gave. Lol.

    • "Un-housed" / "Outdoor Urban Dweller": Euphemistic, politically correct replacements for the word "homeless". [1]

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  • falafel
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    Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post

    The PC term is “un-housed”.

    I roll my eyes when I hear that.
    Its just the euphemism treadmill at work. Happens everyday. You can roll your eyes, but if you use the terms "restroom" or "bathroom" instead of "toilet" (which itself was a euphemism for the pejorated term "privy") you are part of the cycle.

    Un-housed is just the next homeless, until un-housed becomes too unpalatable. Language at work.

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  • falafel
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    Originally posted by Shaka View Post
    As stated above UFC isn't my thing but it's still just a sport. Most of my friends enjoy it. As I've watched clips of the event, I found there was. a lot more to it than just the UFC stuff. Pastrana had his Nitro Circus crew out performing, the flyover was spectacular Zac Brown did the National Anthem, and the US Marine Band played the walkout music. I find most of that entertaining. As stated previously, it looked like it was well done and a good time.

    I suppose we could debate the appropriateness of hosting the event at the White House, but I don't think having it there was a big deal. I certainly think that the comparison to ancient Rome is ridiculous. Much ado about nothing.
    I do believe that is the actual point, which you seemed to have just glossed over. The comparison to Rome is flimsy of course, except for the idea of the world's most powerful leader hosting a fight between professional fighters for his birthday (and America's, but c'mon - this is for Trump). We haven't done anything like that in the USA, ever - as far as I am aware. If you are cool with the bread and circus (and plenty of people are, both now and then), no big deal. If you are not a fan of it, it might be a bigger deal.

    I do find it hilarious that the fighters were warming up in various rooms in the White House -- including the Oval Office!! -- before the match. I guess there's no gym in the WH, and Trump certainly isn't trying to build one. He might be trying to build a McDonald's on property, sort of like how Devante Adams has a Taco Bell in his house.

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  • Bo Diddley
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    Originally posted by frank ryan View Post

    I've professionally have worked with the homeless population. I'll refer to them with either term. That's not a huge one for me but it is for other folks.
    When the guy with actual experience shrugs, the rest of us start checking the style guide.

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  • Pelado
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    Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post
    Was talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
    That's awesome.

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  • frank ryan
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    Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post
    Was talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
    I've professionally have worked with the homeless population. I'll refer to them with either term. That's not a huge one for me but it is for other folks.

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  • Moliere
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    Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post

    The PC term is “un-housed”.

    I roll my eyes when I hear that.
    Maybe un-housed is now as bad as homeless so it’s changed again Got to change this stuff every five years or so to make it sound softer and to make yourself sound more equity minded than the unwoke

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  • Jeff Lebowski
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    Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post
    Was talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
    The PC term is “un-housed”.

    I roll my eyes when I hear that.

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  • Jeff Lebowski
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    Originally posted by dabrockster View Post

    What about White-Honky.. As Robert Downie Jr would say. “What do you mean about YOU people.” Another example of how the use of racism sure does swing one direction in words. Which is exactly the point of that joke..
    DB, thank you for reminding us white folks on how truly oppressed we all are!

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  • Bo Diddley
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    Was talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.

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  • dabrockster
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    Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post

    I hadn't heard white trash was racist until yesterday.

    But, I'd be interested to hear the reception of brown trash, black trash, red trash and yellow trash, when used.

    What about White-Honky.. As Robert Downie Jr would say. “What do you mean about YOU people.” Another example of how the use of racism sure does swing one direction in words. Which is exactly the point of that joke..

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  • dabrockster
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    Originally posted by Maximus View Post

    trannies?

    yikes bro
    Spare me you sanctimonious bullshit.. You and Frankie and your constant whinning yet feel equally non-politically correct over white trash. Hello Pot..

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