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Gore1FL

(21,218 posts)
132. Not generally, no.
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 11:23 PM
Jun 2014

Whites, more often than not, are in situations where the power differential is in their favor. The same is true for men. The same is true for Christians. The same is true with straights. We could certainly come up with long lists if we spent the time and energy to do so.

Regardless, power differentials exist everywhere. Who has the power changes in different situations.

In any case, power differentials, class dynamics, and oppression seems to be a rather odd argument to bring to the table when determine appropriateness of genitalia insults. It's a pretty silly argument to have at all, quite frankly. If we have to have it at all, can we please dispense with the hyperbole and baseless controversy, and simply pick obvious reasons?

Here are a few we can start with:

1> People don't like hearing other being called genitalia-based names.
2> Genitalia-based names imply negative stereotypes.
3> There are so many more specific more insulting things to call people.

Now that the obvious has been stated, I hope we're done here.

Rude Pundit Appreciation Thread [View all] Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 OP
He ain't called the Rude Pundit for no reason. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #1
Exactly... MrMickeysMom Jun 2014 #154
fuck yeah! mike_c Jun 2014 #2
Always A Treat To Read The Rude One, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2014 #3
Happy to K&R. No one can claim "false advertising" when they choose bullwinkle428 Jun 2014 #4
You'd think at an "Underground" those wouldn't be issues. But I guess we're a "tea party"... villager Jun 2014 #5
Yup yup.... opiate69 Jun 2014 #20
Rudeness is fine; homophobic and sexist slurs (such as the c-word) are not. Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #6
I think Ann Coulter will survive. yurbud Jun 2014 #22
Shit... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #27
sorry, nothing seems to stop her. She is like the Terminator of right wing bile. yurbud Jun 2014 #58
If he used the n word in regards to Clarence Thomas dsc Jun 2014 #50
I mostly agree. the "c word" is the only insult that comes close to having that impact yurbud Jun 2014 #57
Interesting... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #61
I think the N words power was not that it was used indiscriminatly but the context like yurbud Jun 2014 #72
True... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #77
Which is exactly how the C-word is used Ms. Toad Jun 2014 #82
I'm a woman. mmm413 Jun 2014 #130
Thank you! Right on! scarletwoman Jun 2014 #135
I made no comment whatsoever on Rude Pundit's use of the word. Ms. Toad Jun 2014 #143
Seriously? Ms. Toad Jun 2014 #81
I'm talking more about casual use... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #87
The same as I'm talking about - Ms. Toad Jun 2014 #118
Just out of curiousity....what part of the country do you live in? Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #123
It is the continuing oppression. redqueen Jun 2014 #92
Power differentials exist everywhere Gore1FL Jun 2014 #101
Men as a class are nor oppressed by women as a class. redqueen Jun 2014 #104
Yes....but Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #125
Not generally, no. Gore1FL Jun 2014 #132
He has used the N word, the S word for Latinos and the K word for Jews stevenleser Jun 2014 #131
This isn't the same dsc Jun 2014 #157
If you are trying to make the point I think you are trying to make, you're splitting hairs stevenleser Jun 2014 #158
Because racism is wrong. Dr. Strange Jun 2014 #144
Exactly. KitSileya Jun 2014 #145
Thanks for the link Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #24
Coulter being called "the c-word" is nowhere near as bad as her behavior that precipitated it Orrex Jun 2014 #28
Yes, actually, I do endorse that line of attack. The_Commonist Jun 2014 #60
But the word police have already won. zeemike Jun 2014 #85
I fall on the Lenny Bruce side of this discussion, lovemydog Jun 2014 #128
I agree deutsey Jun 2014 #150
Certainly someone with such a dark soul could be called any names I can think of. AAO Jun 2014 #63
Yes. Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2014 #65
I've enjoyed his articles for many years. liberalmuse Jun 2014 #73
+1 redqueen Jun 2014 #91
In context, yes. Completely. mwooldri Jun 2014 #120
If you are offended, then trash the threads. Plez dont try to censor what we read. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #137
It's a long time and a rare occasion, but Coulter I think was the first woman I referred to C word 2banon Jun 2014 #141
I wholeheartedly endorse it. cheapdate Jun 2014 #166
Thank you for referring to it as the "c-word" as opposed to using the actual word. Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #171
I'm not offended by words in themselves, but rather by how they're used cheapdate Jun 2014 #172
Love me my Rudie malaise Jun 2014 #7
Sometimes thing are so horrific, like Bush' disgusting forway into Iraq... joeybee12 Jun 2014 #8
k&r... spanone Jun 2014 #9
Love his Rudeness underpants Jun 2014 #10
k&r Sedona Jun 2014 #11
Love the Rude One. Gemini Cat Jun 2014 #12
Yes Indeed n/t Still Sensible Jun 2014 #13
K&R jwirr Jun 2014 #14
K&R! JaneyVee Jun 2014 #15
Wish I could rec twice! Aldo Leopold Jun 2014 #16
Sometimes a bit of fowl language is necessary........... wandy Jun 2014 #17
RIGHT ON. byronius Jun 2014 #18
The man is ELOQUENT in his own way! And when is the truth "tasteless and over the top"? zwyziec Jun 2014 #19
K & R for the Rude one! n/t LeftofObama Jun 2014 #21
yep, what you said. 2banon Jun 2014 #23
HE USES THE C WORD Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #25
Sometimes the truth ain't pretty Blue Owl Jun 2014 #26
he was one of the few along with Bartcop that spoke out during the regime roguevalley Jun 2014 #29
I loves me some Rude! The man is a wordsmith. Some of his words are naughty. 11 Bravo Jun 2014 #30
He rudely represents me!! arthritisR_US Jun 2014 #31
Rude is good angrychair Jun 2014 #32
Agreed - all that and he's right just about 99% of the time. rosesaylavee Jun 2014 #33
Some times... Bad is Bad. bluesbassman Jun 2014 #34
Damn Fuckin' Straight mindwalker_i Jun 2014 #35
I've been know to wax course.... Aviation Pro Jun 2014 #36
Reminds me of "A Christmas Story" (No, really) Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #40
Kinda didn't want to be the 70th rec for this thread... truebrit71 Jun 2014 #37
Oh, yeah! ChazInAz Jun 2014 #38
He is the best! Curtis Jun 2014 #39
Two cheers from me nxylas Jun 2014 #41
This. Any occasional small issue I might have with his choice of language is well balanced nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #107
I like that guy MaggieD Jun 2014 #42
I've never shared Rude Pundit on Facebook... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #43
He's also brilliant and one of the first media pundits who considered Women's Issues important. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #44
The Rude One is priceless. mnhtnbb Jun 2014 #45
. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2014 #46
k&r. tosh Jun 2014 #47
K/R Jack Rabbit Jun 2014 #48
... Aristus Jun 2014 #49
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #51
He is the reason I know what a blumpkin is. QC Jun 2014 #52
the rude one - he is the best rurallib Jun 2014 #53
He is indeed. Old and In the Way Jun 2014 #54
i agree samsingh Jun 2014 #55
K & R mac56 Jun 2014 #56
+ 1 Botany Jun 2014 #88
Rude On! yankeepants Jun 2014 #59
yup! shanti Jun 2014 #62
Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #64
The Rude One is the best. GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #66
He is as he's always been azurnoir Jun 2014 #67
You know, George Carlin is well respected here... Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2014 #68
Good (and pertinent) quote from George Carlin Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #80
I delight in the tasteless and obscene libodem Jun 2014 #69
Ordinarily I'd agree. But the Cheney one crossed a line. Fearless Jun 2014 #70
Apparently some here can't differentiate between rudeness/vulgarity and bigotry. redqueen Jun 2014 #95
K&R. Long may The Rude One wave. (nt) Paladin Jun 2014 #71
He can rip away the veils that politeness helps keep in place. riqster Jun 2014 #74
Love His Rudeness. n/t geardaddy Jun 2014 #75
It's really quite simple. Puglover Jun 2014 #76
+1 leftynyc Jun 2014 #93
If the small minded pearl clutchers whatchamacallit Jun 2014 #78
K&R !! SalviaBlue Jun 2014 #79
Nobody does it better... angel823 Jun 2014 #83
That he got hidden today leftynyc Jun 2014 #84
His last piece on Liz and Dick Cheney was spot on because "The Rude One," like .... Botany Jun 2014 #86
Anyone who doesn't like the Rude One can suck my... KamaAina Jun 2014 #89
K&fuckingR.... daleanime Jun 2014 #90
Prime Time TV ProgressiveJarhead Jun 2014 #94
I don't talk like TRP. I don't write like TRP. But I agree with TRP in his descriptions of this WinkyDink Jun 2014 #96
I have been reading Unknown Beatle Jun 2014 #97
Kids! Don't Try This At Home! Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #99
Yeah... Unknown Beatle Jun 2014 #100
So you still quality for the Rude Olympics (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #112
Really? Unknown Beatle Jun 2014 #114
The dude is rude. GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #98
+1 nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #109
I love the Rude One Stargazer09 Jun 2014 #102
I endorse every word he's written so far, with apologies to no one. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2014 #103
Relish rebe303 Jun 2014 #105
Love reading his blog every day n/t lordsummerisle Jun 2014 #106
Add me to the list that reads his column every weekday, and is sad on weekends when there is none Moliere Jun 2014 #108
I'd love see a cussing contest between Rude and the Dickbot, then shut him off. rickyhall Jun 2014 #110
It's a sad day when PDittie Jun 2014 #111
yep, me too! Borchkins Jun 2014 #113
K&R riderinthestorm Jun 2014 #115
Appreciation so noted!! ..... So, what's up with the... Beartracks Jun 2014 #116
He's a FB friend, Seedersandleechers Jun 2014 #117
he dances with me on the heads of pins. NuttyFluffers Jun 2014 #119
Appreciation Richard D Jun 2014 #121
Completely agree. K&R. NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #122
It's a poor game when one can't express thoughts cogently without resort to juvenile profanity. randome Jun 2014 #124
Of course you do. Hissyspit Jun 2014 #142
LOL !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #161
K & R! Marie Marie Jun 2014 #126
And he is vile to all the 'right' people! Love the Rude One, always have, always will. sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #127
I think mmm413 Jun 2014 #129
Fuckin' A GusBob Jun 2014 #133
Rude, crude and lewd all the way Warpy Jun 2014 #134
I think he's great and I love his writing style. polly7 Jun 2014 #136
I support the Rude Pundit. pacalo Jun 2014 #138
I don't know... davidthegnome Jun 2014 #139
he is all of those things awoke_in_2003 Jun 2014 #140
It's like the Jar of Branston Pickle on my shelf JackInGreen Jun 2014 #146
He's mild compared to my thoughts. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #147
Mr T had some words about the Rude One: unhappycamper Jun 2014 #148
Apparently some think "Underground" means "Garden Party" Android3.14 Jun 2014 #149
+ 1000 doxydad Jun 2014 #151
K&R N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2014 #152
yep. barbtries Jun 2014 #153
He says exactly what I want to say.. sendero Jun 2014 #155
enjoy this now... doxydad Jun 2014 #156
The Rude Pundit completes me. n/t Greybnk48 Jun 2014 #159
He cracks me up. world wide wally Jun 2014 #160
stupid to hide his article warrior1 Jun 2014 #162
He's hilarious. navarth Jun 2014 #163
TRP always starts his threads "The Rude Pundit:" If people can't handle the content, don't click! TheBlackAdder Jun 2014 #164
Go Rudey Go! LiberalLovinLug Jun 2014 #165
Too late...You thought it. Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #170
It's the ProSense Jun 2014 #167
We need a Polite Amateur counterpart! Helen Borg Jun 2014 #168
+1 the Rude Dude is awesome. LiberalLoner Jun 2014 #169
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