Let's Ditch the Political Correctness

Townhall ^ | 06/16/2015 | Susan Stamper Brown

[tacticalogic]

Pangaea was the original, single massive continent on planet Earth.

Yep. Where ever your from, originally it was there.

[HotHunt]

The weapon of the Left to silence the Right is good old Political Correctness. And lying is just part of the DNA of Leftists. They can't help themselves.

"Political Correctness" is not something new with the American Left. It has its origins a hundred years ago with Marxist totalitarian ideologies. It came about as a way to quiet and shut out any opposition to Marxism. It was brought into the US and introduced as Critical Theory in the 1930's by a couple of German university professors. It was passed on to the anti-war, Make Love, Not War hippie generation, who have now grown up and are running the institutions of society, i.e. the media, the universities, the government, etc.

The name Critical Theory was morphed into Political Correctness, so as not to tarnish its name with Marxism. But Political Correctness is nothing more than cultural Marxism. It utilizes the same Marxist technique to quell any opposition by shaming and shutting down dissent to the Leftist ideology in society. It is not about what is right or wrong but solely about what the Marxist Left chooses to believe and then imposing those beliefs on the rest of society. If your square block doesn't fit into their round hole, then your block will be cut and shaped by sheer force to make it fit. You will believe what they believe, or else. It is insidious and dangerous. It stifles free speech and the exchange of ideas.

The Left will use ad hominem attacks to stop you from criticizing their side or candidate. Examples abound. Most obvious is being called a racist for criticizing anything about Obama. Expect the same out of Hillary Clinton's campaign. Your will be called a sexist if you criticize her. Her campaign has already come of with a dozen or so words that journalists can't use in describing Hillary. Really? REALLY? This is pure Marxism. Global warming or climate change, whatever they are calling it this week, is another example. Try and argue the facts on global warming with the Left. Immediately, you're called a denier and if you press the issue, they will tell you that the debate is over and/or it is settled science. There is already a consensus. And when exactly did that debate take place? I don't remember any debate. First I heard about it, the debate was over. How convenient. Then there's the discussions of radical Islam. Immediately, if you are not tolerant of these blood-thirsty savages who maim, murder, mutilate and behead people who don't agree with them (including making a drawing of their pedophile leader), then you are branded an intolerant Islamaphobe. Try talking about homosexuality and LGBT issues. You're definitely a homophobe right off the bat. And it goes on and on and on with whatever issue or speech the Left wants to control.

If we don't push back against the Leftists on this issue, it could well be the death of our country, which was founded on freedoms and liberties. Political correctness is the antithesis of these ideals. I choose not to practice it or acquiesce to it at all.

Origins of Political Correctness

[rdb3]

Oh, and "taxes" are another name for theft.

How right you are! And the new term for taxes is "investment".

Either way it's legalized theft or plunder.

Jesus Christ: You can’t impeach Him and He ain’t gonna resign.

[Nuocmam]

I am, and prefer to be, an equal opportunity offender!! To the PC correct: I am offended that you’re offended!!!

[publius911]

Plain language people.

SEX WORKER = WHORE
GAY = HOMO OR FAGGOT
LIFE STYLE CHOICE = PERVERT
AFRICAN-AMERICAN = BLACK GUY OR GIRL
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT = ILLEGAL ALIEN
LESBIAN = BULL DYKE OR BITCH DYKE
BI-SEXUAL = FREAK OF NATURE THAT SWINGS BOTH WAYS
CAUCASIAN = WHITE GUY OR GIRL
INVESTMENT = TAX INCREASE
FREE = SOMEBODY WITH A PRODUCTIVE JOB PAYS FOR IT

[generally]

I see a multitude of “reasons” for PC.

1. Lying to excuse bad behavior.

2. Lying to excuse failure.

3. Lying to deny handicap, disability, or differences and trying to pretend that sub-normal is normal.

4. Controlling people’s thoughts by controlling how they are allowed to speak.

One of the worst consequences of the first 3 forms of PC is that when you lie about a problem, you cut your chances of solving it to near zero. It’s like the alcoholic who denies he has a drinking problem. As long as he’s in denial, he’s unlikely to get help/treatment, and if he is forced into treatment, it’s unlikely to be effective.

The reasons for the first 3, are caused by super-sensitivity. We have become a nation of sissies (mostly liberal), whose number one goal is to avoid having their feelings hurt. Criticism hurts, but it also is a springboard for growth. Pretending you are perfect is a recipe for stagnation and decay.

[Old Sarge]

I'd like to join Commander Riker in applauding your most excellent post:

[HotHunt]

Thank you for your support. I appreciate your response.

[HotHunt]

When I was in school, a gay person was called a "queer". And every time I hear the Leftist politicians call for more "investment in infrastructure, I hear taxpayer paid union jobs. And nowadays, a "stimulus package" means democRAT slush fund.

And if your ever hear a liberal call for "social justice", Katie bar the door. You know you're in for another BOHICA treatment. Get the Vaseline ready.

[PLOM...NOT!]

Well why didn’t you do something about it then?? /s