Some assorted thoughts:
- For god’s sake, in writing, just spell out the swear word. You’re not fooling anybody by it. The only reason I do it is because of the forum rules.
If people want to censor their own posts and not spell out swear words, what is wrong with that? Also they may be doing it for the same reason you are: forum rules.
- I hate when people try to tiptoe around the word “racist” by using euphemisms like “racially charged” or “some people maybe think this is racist.” Just say the word. The media’s definitely guilty of this.
Why shouldn’t I say that “some people maybe think this is racist” in situations where I think that is the case? I don’t understand you here.
- Our view of what’s racist and what’s not racist is kind of messed up. Most people think you have to be some outright segregationist to be a racist. No, there’s more to it than that. And we’re heavily biased towards racist word than racist actions. See: the reaction to the shithole comment and the reaction to actually racist policies.
people sometimes disagree on what is and what is not a racist policy.
- The most powerful tool you have in a democracy is your vote. Therefore, you shouldn’t waste it on a bigot just because you like their tax plan. Sometimes you won’t really like either candidate, but, sometimes you just have to learn to grow up and just do the right thing.
on this we agree. At the very least, you can vote third party or write-in if your candidate is a racist and you can bring yourself to voting for the other party.