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Merriam-Webster Changes Definition Of ‘Preference’ After Barrett’s Remarks
LaCorte News ^ | 10/14/2020 | Penka Arsova

Posted on 10/14/2020 1:24:30 PM PDT by Zenyatta

The Merriam-Webster dictionary added a new definition of the word “preference” after Democrats criticized Judge Amy Coney Barrett for using the term “sexual preference” during her confirmation hearing.

The dictionary now says that using the word “preference” in the context of “sexual preference” might be considered “offensive.” According to media critic Steve Krakauer, who is also the executive producer of Megyn Kelly’s podcast, the change was made Wednesday.

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To: Zenyatta

Just highlights that Merriam-Webster is diverse ... have at least one Progressive Political Whore on the staff.


41 posted on 10/14/2020 4:46:19 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Corrupt Slow Joe Biden is the Bolshevik sock puppet.)
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To: Zenyatta; Syncro
Why is it offensive? Perverts are made, not born!!!

Seeing this, it makes me like my tagline even more!!!

42 posted on 10/14/2020 5:15:27 PM PDT by SierraWasp (MASA (Make America Straight Again!!!))
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To: Zenyatta

We will require an unbiased dictionary from an untainted source, not merriam webster


43 posted on 10/14/2020 5:36:57 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Now THAT is a great photoshop job.

The difference in brains couldn’t have been more striking.


44 posted on 10/15/2020 6:27:07 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (In these trying times, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!")
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To: proud American in Canada

Yep. She was being chastised for not having any notes at all, and she held up the pad to prove it.

When you tell the TRUTH about how you’ve led your life, you don’t need notes.

That’s something the Socialist Democrats might want to take ‘note’ of!

*SMIRK*


45 posted on 10/15/2020 6:32:35 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Zenyatta

I know several homosexuals who tell me it IS a choice and a preference.


46 posted on 10/15/2020 6:38:53 AM PDT by gitmo (If your theology doesn't become your biography, what good is it?)
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>> The Merriam-Webster dictionary

The Merriam-Webster reactionary


47 posted on 10/16/2020 3:46:53 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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