The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 108

SacTown Chronic · 07-31-2006, 12:12 PM

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innerSpaceman · 07-31-2006, 07:14 PM

I think the strip was sending the right message, GD. That you didn't see it that way is no biggie, but quite a few of us did.

I don't happen to agree with that message. I'm a gay man who finds the term "gay" to be very useful in applying to sissifiedly lame things. I say it constantly ... as there is no other single word in the English language that has quite the same meaning. Sorry, it's a fact, and all the fags should just deal with it.

Gemini Cricket · 07-31-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Sorry, it's a fact, and all the fags should just deal with it.

Sorry, this fag disagrees.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2006, 08:00 PM

Damnit, will you homos just kiss and make up already!

innerSpaceman · 07-31-2006, 10:58 PM

Seriously, Brad, find me another word with that particular meaning. Why are there six words for homosexual, but only one word for - um, that thing I can't describe without using the word "gay" (sissifiedly lame was only skirting the point).

Therefore, queers should drop the term "gay" as meaning homosexual, and use the remaining five. Either that, or stop complaining that "gay" is used for that other thing that's not homosexual but has no other word for it.

of course, if gay stopped also meaning homosexual, then the meaning of the other gay would be irrevocably altered. I do not deny they are linked. And i can see Brad's problem with that.

Alex · 07-31-2006, 11:06 PM

What word was used a decade ago before the youth of America decided that "gay" provided sufficient coverage for the topic.

Also, I don't see much sign that most people use gay to mean "sissy lame" but rather simply lame (or disliked). The one teenager I see regularly (the son of a friend) uses it to describe anything he doesn't like. Last Thanksgiving he used it to describe mashed potatoes. And playing a lot of World of Warcraft where I have to put up with unbearable hours of watching teenagers talk to each other I see no such limit on the use of gay as a derogatory term.

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

What word was used a decade ago before the youth of America decided that "gay" provided sufficient coverage for the topic.

Retarted was used a decade ago, as gay is being used now.

I'd much prefer to hear things be called gay, then be called retarted.

Alex · 07-31-2006, 11:16 PM

"Those moon boots look retarded."

Yeah, that sounds about right for my elementary school patois.

Gemini Cricket · 08-01-2006, 05:39 AM

Ahhh. When Repubs do the right things...

Gemini Cricket · 08-01-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Seriously, Brad, find me another word with that particular meaning.

Surely, someone with a fine vocabulary as yourself could find a suitable word.
Not only is the usage of that word demeaning, but it also shows the user as being someone who uses lame catch-all words for everything. I'm guilty of that. I overuse the word 'cool'. But at least that word doesn't equate a entire group with being lame...

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I think the strip was sending the right message, GD. That you didn't see it that way is no biggie, but quite a few of us did. I don't happen to agree with that message. I'm a gay man who finds the term "gay" to be very useful in applying to sissifiedly lame things. I say it constantly ... as there is no other single word in the English language that has quite the same meaning. Sorry, it's a fact, and all the fags should just deal with it.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Damnit, will you homos just kiss and make up already! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Seriously, Brad, find me another word with that particular meaning. Why are there six words for homosexual, but only one word for - um, that thing I can't describe without using the word "gay" (sissifiedly lame was only skirting the point). Therefore, queers should drop the term "gay" as meaning homosexual, and use the remaining five. Either that, or stop complaining that "gay" is used for that other thing that's not homosexual but has no other word for it. of course, if gay stopped also meaning homosexual, then the meaning of the other gay would be irrevocably altered. I do not deny they are linked. And i can see Brad's problem with that.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What word was used a decade ago before the youth of America decided that "gay" provided sufficient coverage for the topic. Also, I don't see much sign that most people use gay to mean "sissy lame" but rather simply lame (or disliked). The one teenager I see regularly (the son of a friend) uses it to describe anything he doesn't like. Last Thanksgiving he used it to describe mashed potatoes. And playing a lot of World of Warcraft where I have to put up with unbearable hours of watching teenagers talk to each other I see no such limit on the use of gay as a derogatory term.
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07-31-2006, 11:16 PM	#1078
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	"Those moon boots look retarded." Yeah, that sounds about right for my elementary school patois.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ahhh. When Repubs do the right things...
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