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George Carlin's shtick was to use racist words mostly to make a point about how stupid racism was. He also spent a lot of time attacking anti-intellectual movem
by matthewdgreen 4y ago
George Carlin's shtick was to use racist words mostly to make a point about how stupid racism was. He also spent a lot of time attacking anti-intellectual movements. I have no doubt that he'd poke fun of current progressive speech codes, but I don't think you'd find him carrying water for the other side. This is an important distinction that some folks don't seem to understand.
- dmix 4y agoCarlin was always a big lefty. Every critique doesn't mean you're 'carrying water for the other side.' Although I know it's trendy to ignore nuance in language these days.
- mensetmanusman 4y agoCriticizing progressive speech codes is carrying water for the other side, because it’s the only side criticizing it. It’s not like the other side is wrong about 110% of things(although this statement may be against progressive speech codes currently).
- atmavatar 4y agoI disagree. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your chosen side is to act as a check on its most fringe elements.
- jjulius 4y ago>... because it’s the only side criticizing it. That's an absolute that's not true. I've seen a variety of people lambaste it, from right-wingers to independents, apolitical folk to even some progressive folk. Isn't nuance neat? :)
- jackmott 4y agoI am a progressive and I think the speech codes are silly and sometimes even harmful.
- kcplate 4y ago> Criticizing progressive speech codes is carrying water for the other side Wow. Do you realize how dangerous that attitude is for humanity? There is not a political, religious, or moral philosophy on this earth that should be beyond criticism for the inside or they outside.