Warbler

TV’s Frink said:

Warbler said:

TV’s Frink said:

Is the problem that they removed the t-shirt, or that they removed what you consider a non-racist t-shirt?

If the t-shirt included the n-word, would it be ok to remove it, or would it still be “sickening?”

If it contained the n-word, it should most definitely have been removed. As it was, I don’t know. Until yesterday I had no idea of any racial connotation behind the words “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”, so I don’t know.

I’m generally in agreement, but I think of it the way I think of the game Smear the Queer. When I was a kid I played it and had no idea it could be considered offensive. Now that I know better, if I were playing that game again, I’d call it something else.

I’ve never heard of that game.

TV’s Frink said:

Is the problem that they removed the t-shirt, or that they removed what you consider a non-racist t-shirt?

If the t-shirt included the n-word, would it be ok to remove it, or would it still be “sickening?”

If it contained the n-word, it should most definitely have been removed. As it was, I don’t know. Until yesterday I had no idea of any racial connotation behind the words “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”, so I don’t know.

SilverWook said:

Warbler said:

SilverWook said:

Warbler said:

So the old saying “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe . . .” originally included the line "catch a (n-word) . . " in it? I didn’t know this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Then_There_Were_None

I never knew “And Then There Were None” had such an offensive original title. But what does that have to do with the old saying “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”?

Both have been modified to remove that which was offensive?

ah, yes.

TV’s Frink said:

DominicCobb said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

If it were literally unplayable then it wouldn’t be playable. Another reason why no one takes you seriously is because you use the word literally when it doesn’t apply.

I’d say it’s more about his extreme hyperbole. I know a ton of people who use “literally” incorrectly.

You know 2,000 pounds of people who use “literally” incorrectly?

Yes, a literal ton of people. It’s actually just five big guys.

Is one of them literally Christie?

SilverWook said:

Warbler said:

So the old saying “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe . . .” originally included the line "catch a (n-word) . . " in it? I didn’t know this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Then_There_Were_None

I never knew “And Then There Were None” had such an offensive original title. But what does that have to do with the old saying “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”?

So the old saying “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe . . .” originally included the line "catch a (n-word) . . " in it? I didn’t know this.

1. Nf3 d5
2. d4 c5
3. Nc3 e6
4. g3 Bd6
5. Bf4 cxd4
6. Nxd4 Bxf4
7. gxf4 Nf6
8. Bg2 O-O
9. O-O

TV’s Frink said:

DominicCobb said:

Side note: please let’s NOT turn this into an argument about the word retard.

I’m more on your side than mfm’s but you really shouldn’t have called him a retard.

Where did he do that?

1. Nf3 d5
2. d4 c5
3. Nc3 e6
4. g3 Bd6
5. Bf4 cxd4
6. Nxd4 Bxf4
7. gxf4 Nf6
8. Bg2

DominicCobb said:

Well if so, then “attempt” is the key word. There isn’t anything politically incorrect about cops giving kids high fives,

agreed.

and there isn’t anything politically correct about stopping them from doing so.

disagreed.

from wikipedia:

The term political correctness (adjectivally: politically correct; commonly abbreviated to PC[1] or P.C.) in modern usage, is used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. In mainstream political discourse and media, the term is generally used as a pejorative, implying that these policies are excessive.

DominicCobb said:

Well I don’t know where that definition comes from but in my mind that proves my point that this is not political correctness. If the cops are giving high fives to ALL the students, then I don’t see how it is in any way politically incorrect.

Well why did the they have stop doing it then?

Despite what some people think, political correctness is NOT over sensitivity for the sake of over sensitivity.

Sometimes I think it is.

Cops are a part of this country and many schools have officers stationed inside them during the day. If anything, this should help the kids with that simple fact. Political correctness ain’t got nothing to with any of it.

I’m not sure what your point here is.

Since you won’t take the move back,

1. Nf3 d5
2. d4 c5
3. Nc3 e6
4. g3 Bd6
5. Bf4 cxd4
6. Nxd4 Bxf4
7. gxf4

If you had moved “e5”, you would have forked my bishop and knight.

DominicCobb said:

moviefreakedmind said:

This is a better thread to talk about political correctness in, but here’s a great example of why I hate it:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/northampton-police-department-high-five-fridays-program-canceled/

You can’t just call everyone doing things you don’t like “political correctness.” Nothing about this has anything to do with political correctness, just stupid parents being annoying as often happens.

sure seems to be bit of political correctness to me.

Why would a cop giving high fives to kids upset kids of color. I suppose I could understand it upsetting those in the country illegally and those whom have had past negative interactions with cops. But people of color?

darth_ender said:

Now that I’m back at my board, I’m not sure why you feel that was such a bad move. I mean, your position is a little messy, but material-wise we’re still even.

Bxf4

You missed a much better move.

I will give you the courtesy you gave me and give a chance to look again and change your mind.

TV’s Frink said:

Here’s a nice story for a change.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/320572-muslim-led-fundraiser-to-repair-vandalism-at-jewish-cemetery

A Muslim-led fundraiser to repair anti-Semitic vandalism at a Jewish cemetery in St. Louis blew past its initial fundraising goal on Tuesday.

The fundraiser, titled “Muslims Unite to Repair Jewish Cemetery,” had raised more than $40,000 from more than 1,400 donors as of around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, pushing well past its $20,000 fundraising goal.

An update on the campaign’s website via Launch Good says the fundraising goal was reached in just three hours.

Vandals destroyed nearly 100 headstones at the Chesed Shel Emeth Society cemetery in St. Louis on Monday. The incident comes as a growing number of Jewish community centers across the country received a wave of bomb threats — 11 centers received threats on Monday alone, the JCC Association of North America reported.

huh? what? I thought all Muslims were terrorists that we had to ban from coming into the country?

What he said. I have no problem believing that he said it, especially since it was recorded.

Jeebus said:

I was particularly amused by the part where he said that school-age boys seduce older women and destroy their lives.

I find this a bit difficult to believe.

moviefreakedmind said:

I remember it, he’s saying that sometimes the child is the predator of the adult,

Not really sure how that can be, considering that the overwhelming majority of time, adults are bigger and stronger than 13 year olds.

Handman said:

Online gaming never appealed to me, I don’t know why it’s such a big deal.

Some people prefer to play against real humans as opposed to computer opponents.

ray_afraid said:

generalfrevious said:

The Nintendo switch is going to fail, really hard.

You’re wrong.

about a great many things.

moviefreakedmind said:

He’s going to be a thorn in everyone’s side until they finally figure out what makes people like him lose momentum,

What do you think that is?

I’d like too, but no. I made my move and will have to live with it.