Posted on 07/02/2007 1:43:07 PM PDT by pabianice
“I’m simply pointing out that part of what we call “political correctness” is the removal of overt racism as appropriate public discourse.”
No.
Political correctness is the removal of ALL response to any group that might possibly in any fashion be ‘offended’.
Can’t stop illegal immigration, might offend the illegals.
Can’t attack al-queada while they’re hiding in [insert place name here] because it might offend al-queada.
Can’t call terrorists ‘terrorists’ as it might offend them.
Are you understanding what it means?
“Politically correct” was a term used by the communist politburo to describe actions deemed ‘right’ by the partty.
Taken and expanded by the American communists, it is now a by-word for insanity.
I don't think so. As long as commie Russia was our ally, they'd be cool with slamming the fascists. Then, once the commies rivals were thwarted, they could focus on hating America. Which is just what the left did.
The liberal media and all of the rest of the radical left would all be in jail right now.
Semper Fi’
Jarhead
I don't believe for an instant that that's the motive behind the Amnesty-pushers. Their motives are entirely cynical, having to do with votes and money, not public discourse or offending people.
Here's a question. When GWB insists that Islam is a peaceful religion, and that the majority of Muslims are peaceful, is he correct? Or just politically correct?
Ever read the Quran?
You've nailed it!
Sure helped unite America against the enemy. American propaganda in the 40s was filled with dehumanizing racism, and people responded to it. It's possible that if we still tolerated such things, we'd be more united today against the enemy. If the NY Post regularly ran headlines akin to "US scores major victory; 100 Ragheads perish", would you be ok with that? Would it help or hurt us?
No. Can you answer the question? When GWB says Islam is a religion of peace, and that most Muslims are peaceful, is he correct, or politically correct?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/528671/posts?page=7#7
Aquick rundown of quotes from the Quran.
Than you tell me.
Islam is a religion, not a race by the way.
You sure are being awful trollish on this.
He is simply incorrect.
Islam is a political philosophy. It is fascism frocked with the sheepskin of religion.
It didn't work, you're still posting.
Well I’ll just drop it then. The thread is about the contrast of attitudes today vs. the FDR years re: war, political correctness. Everyone of my posts has been on topic. I realize for a lot of people, anything other than total agreement seems like trolling. So just hang out and agree, have a good time, and I won’t bother you. I’m sure there’s engaging dialog going on somewhere. Just not on this thread. Fair enough. Yawn.
Whatever you say, granny. Go eat some prunes.
Well.. yes.
Kinda like Scientology, but with mayhem and murder.
Your longevity here mitigates against your being a troll, but you’re certainly posting like one to this thread.
Back then, war was war.
You could kill the enemy and not have to worry about being portrayed as a reckless shiftless over the top psycho back then.
These days, we’re palying paddy cake with the enemy.
Thought we’d learned the lesson on that back in 1960’s to 1970’s.
“Can’t attack that, might offend..”
“Ari” had been here since 1999 or so, and he was a troll.
JohnGalt had been here for awhile, and he was a troll.
*shrugs*
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