GOP finds resolve among constituents

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Don't call me names if you don't feel like answering any follow up questions about it using something other than emoticons.

[^_^ 5,021]

Don't call me names if you don't feel like answering any follow up questions about it using something other than emoticons.

He is emoticonning at your use of the phrase "those people". It's considered disrespectful.

[Caryh 5,206]

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He is emoticonning at your use of the phrase "those people". It's considered disrespectful.

Yep, she sounded to me like a republican!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

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He is emoticonning at your use of the phrase "those people". It's considered disrespectful.

How in the hell is that disrespectful? I could see if I was referring to one particular group as "those people" but I wasn't. I was referring to MANY groups. 53% of the country, actually.

I said "They didn't get their votes, reach out to those people" ... there's not a damn thing disrespectful about that.

Of all the offensive sh*t that gets thrown around here on a daily basis, you guys sure know how to take something innocent and turn it the other way. Yikes.

Edited February 15, 2013 by Evylin

[^_^ 5,021]

How in the hell is that disrespectful?

In America, "you people" and "those people" are considered disrespectful.

Here's some background reading from a website maintained by the Connecticut Community Colleges if you're interested - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/unbiased.htm

Edited February 15, 2013 by ^_^

[Penny Lane 8,159]

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In America, "you people" and "those people" are considered disrespectful.\

Here's some background reading from a website maintained by the Connecticut Community Colleges if you're interested - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/unbiased.htm

Ridiculous. Context matters.

I did not say "those people" in a derogatory or disrespectful manner.

Funny now name calling is permitted (and even celebrated) but this? THIS WAS UNACCEPTABLE.

Edited February 15, 2013 by Evylin

[^_^ 5,021]

Ridiculous. Context matters.

I did not say "those people" in a derogatory or disrespectful manner.

Funny now name calling is permitted (and even celebrated) but this? THIS WAS UNACCEPTABLE.

No one is saying it was unacceptable. If it was, you'd have been subjected to moderator action by now.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

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No one is saying it was unacceptable. If it was, you'd have been subjected to moderator action by now.

Whatever you say.

[^_^ 5,021]

Whatever you say.

I was younger when Ross Perot made his "you people" gaffe. I was perplexed by it at the time.

Edited February 15, 2013 by ^_^

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Cool. I wasn't excluding people, nor being disrespectful. But that's probably just my arrogance talking.

Edited February 15, 2013 by Evylin

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Cool. I wasn't excluding people, nor being disrespectful. But that's probably just my arrogance talking.

I believe you. I'm just pointing out how that expression is thought of in this country.

[decocker 7,198]

Whatever you say.

not too long ago i said something about 'calling a spade a spade' and promptly got my chit jumped for being racist. and i had no idea that was racist.

context matters and intent matters, you people are too fussy!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

not too long ago i said something about 'calling a spade a spade' and promptly got my chit jumped for being racist. and i had no idea that was racist.

context matters and intent matters, you people are too fussy!

Considering the outright offensive things people say (and don't get called out on), the things people choose to focus on will always confuse me.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

not too long ago i said something about 'calling a spade a spade' and promptly got my chit jumped for being racist. and i had no idea that was racist.

context matters and intent matters, you people are too fussy!

What?? The "spade is a spade" saying was introduced into the English language in the 1500s and even that was taken from a translation dating back to BC times (yeah I googled).. How is that racial?

Edited February 15, 2013 by OnMyWayID

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

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He is emoticonning at your use of the phrase "those people". It's considered disrespectful.

I went back and read what she wrote, I'm not seeing anything but an observation. When did we all get so nit-picky here?