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> I also remember a time when human decency wasn't shrouded in the pejorative "political correctness". Not sure what you're getting at with this rhetoric (no w

by montyf 8y ago

> I also remember a time when human decency wasn't shrouded in the pejorative "political correctness". Not sure what you're getting at with this rhetoric (no wonder you're a fan of vague, politically-correct statements -- I have no idea what the second part of your comment means). People don't like political correctness because it's a manipulation tool of policy makers, used to misdirect and to prevent unwanted discussion -- like with e.g. the illegal immigration problem, which no one dared bring up before You-Know-Who. Political correctness is also a cowardly and intellectually dishonest mode of discourse.

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kadenshep 8y ago
>Not sure what you're getting at with this rhetoric Yes you do. > People don't like political correctness because it's a manipulation tool of policy makers No, some people don't like it because it lays bare their complete lack of human decency, or standards of any sort. >used to misdirect and to prevent unwanted discussion "I don't want to discuss topics that might shed light on the injustices of our society or make me feel uncomfortable."
- throwaway1894 8y ago
  Definition of injustice are pretty broad and situational, wouldn't you agree? And besides, breaking down the actual phrase, it means to act within the "correctness" of the political climate du jour. Depending on the power brokers you subscribe to, that could mean a variety of things. Not aimed at you, but the overblown sense of agency and importance that people give their own definitions seems to be part of the problem.
  - kadenshep 8y ago
    >Depending on the power brokers you subscribe to, that could mean a variety of things. It's usage and definition is well understood when used by members of a certain political faction in the U.S. It's not a mystery. Exact same thing when these specific people use "SJW" as a pejorative.
    - throwaway1894 8y ago
      If someone identified as a "SJW" is causing friction between groups by trying to implement their beliefs, it seems only natural the group feeling aggressed against would use that term pejoratively. What makes either side's beliefs 'correct' and above reproach?
      - kadenshep 8y ago
        >What makes either side's beliefs 'correct' and above reproach? Elementary philosophy backed by practical history and experience? >it seems only natural the group feeling aggressed against Yes because disavowing racism, sexism, and genocide is "aggressive."

by montyf 8y ago

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kadenshep 8y ago

>Not sure what you're getting at with this rhetoric Yes you do. > People don't like political correctness because it's a manipulation tool of policy makers No, some people don't like it because it lays bare their complete lack of human decency, or standards of any sort. >used to misdirect and to prevent unwanted discussion "I don't want to discuss topics that might shed light on the injustices of our society or make me feel uncomfortable."

throwaway1894 8y ago
Definition of injustice are pretty broad and situational, wouldn't you agree? And besides, breaking down the actual phrase, it means to act within the "correctness" of the political climate du jour. Depending on the power brokers you subscribe to, that could mean a variety of things. Not aimed at you, but the overblown sense of agency and importance that people give their own definitions seems to be part of the problem.
- kadenshep 8y ago
  >Depending on the power brokers you subscribe to, that could mean a variety of things. It's usage and definition is well understood when used by members of a certain political faction in the U.S. It's not a mystery. Exact same thing when these specific people use "SJW" as a pejorative.
  - throwaway1894 8y ago
    If someone identified as a "SJW" is causing friction between groups by trying to implement their beliefs, it seems only natural the group feeling aggressed against would use that term pejoratively. What makes either side's beliefs 'correct' and above reproach?
    - kadenshep 8y ago
      >What makes either side's beliefs 'correct' and above reproach? Elementary philosophy backed by practical history and experience? >it seems only natural the group feeling aggressed against Yes because disavowing racism, sexism, and genocide is "aggressive."