Political correctness is changing the rules of 'free' speech daily. No longer are cartoonists able to freely draw the world as they see it and now 'illegal alien' is deemed offensive.
Jeez, I could understand a bit of snippiness if Dobbs had mentioned 'beaners' or 'wetbacks' but he didn't. Dobbs said 'illegal aliens' which, in my mind, is a fair and descriptive dictionary definition of people sneaking into the U.S.
would be 'trespassers' since it carries a more precise and accurate meaning.
Political correctness creates an immense amount of anxiety because there is no way to be certain regarding who is going to be offended or not offended by what a person says or does. Tiger Woods got harshly criticized for saying 'spaz' at the Masters Tournament. Someone was apparently offended. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi recently
all leftists are dickheads and apparently nobody was offended.
So what's a person do? I recommend that research scientists develop an offendometer to measure the level of offensiveness of words and things in society. And then, on a regular basis, take comprehensive surveys with the offendometer and publish the results so everybody knows what is inappropriate. Otherwise, arbitrary political correctness just keeps people fearful. Even so, there's a lesson here. Don't dare call someone a homosexual spaz because some dickhead will likely sue you.
As a final tip to all those people who are offended by their own shadow, grow thicker skin.
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Frank Gaffney, Jr., and The Center for Security Policy offered a great idea on illegal immigration in the form of a Secure America Pledge. I have a post on it
here with a link to an online petition in support of the pledge.
Posted by: Jim at April 15, 2006 11:55 AM (YkmII)
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Call 'em as you see 'em! Don't succumb to the " political correctness " of playing sensitive to lawbreakers.
Posted by: Hailus at April 15, 2006 11:59 AM (FCC6c)
Posted by: Henry Jennings at April 15, 2006 12:02 PM (vqrMt)
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How about for every illegal mexican they send us we send a convicted felon to mexico. Similar to our interstate compact process between prisons...
Posted by: Victory for the USA at April 15, 2006 12:14 PM (y+196)
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Alas, I checked the CNN transcript and that is how it happened. "Illegal Immigrant" is offensive! But the best part was that Dobbs continued to mention "illegasm immigrants" after this guy's tirade against the, um, "slur."
Posted by: Mark at April 15, 2006 12:23 PM (N4eMw)
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Okay.
Let's just call 'em criminals.
Posted by: LindaSoG at April 15, 2006 12:29 PM (GBBmd)
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Cardinal Mahony asked that illegals not to be called 'illegals', too. I wrote The Tidings and stated that that sort of instruction was cruel and what mental illness is made of. Let alone his silence on the Aztlan and pan-Hispicic aspect of the protests. i think he finally told the Phpyc mob to roll up the eagle and worm flag, that they werent scoring any points.
Posted by: garyperris at April 15, 2006 12:45 PM (htv3Q)
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>>>it's denigrating, and don't use that terminology to me again, referring to my people!"
How dare that worm of a man, Nativo Lopez, to imply that when someone says "illegal aliens" he must be referring to all hispanics. It is HE, not Dobbs, that has made that implication by protesting the use of that term.
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at April 15, 2006 12:55 PM (8e/V4)
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We need to guard our language, and not give in to political correctness. Call it as you see it, and vigorously support your position, and debate anyone who tries to suggest the language you use is an ethic slur. They are not the ones who make up the rules.
Posted by: jesusland joe at April 15, 2006 01:00 PM (rUyw4)
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That's right! Guard our freedom of speech! Call 'em as we see 'em! And don't let anyone try to shut us up especially the likes of Inprobus Maximass, Oyster eater and Jesusland Joeblow!
Posted by: Hailus at April 15, 2006 02:41 PM (FCC6c)
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How about "butt-pirate?" "Pillow-biter?" Are those out, now, too?
Posted by: Ragnar Danneskjold at April 15, 2006 02:42 PM (ew/vq)
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How about calling them the "aztlan a**holes"?
Posted by: n.a. palm at April 15, 2006 03:17 PM (ZRe7M)
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I thought it was funny as hell! That whole approach has backfire written all over it!
This is one argument that will inevitably blow up in the faces of the pro-illegal crowd - it is simply a question of time.
For the Dems and some Republicans, this reminds me of the story of the dog with a bone in his mouth who sees his reflection in the water at the edge of a lake - and thinks its another dog with a bone - he then drops his bone in the water in an attempt to get "the other bone" ... and loses everything over an illusion.
Does anyone seriously not believe that come the next US recession (which affects economic conditions south too!!! - and down there they are already deteriorating!!!) that illegals will continue to come - they will be competing openingly (they are now but its down quietly) with other illegals, Hispanic-American citizens, African-Americans, and unemployed whites?
Nothing gets uglier faster than labor unrest - it may be localized and regionalized - but it will be a sight to see on the 24hr news cycle! Add to that mix localized voter fraud (you know its happening) and increased taxes for diminishing services ... what a combination!
Posted by: hondo at April 15, 2006 03:25 PM (4mgfY)
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Well, we could always engage in ethnic sensitivity -- why not use the Spanish word "mojado" (pronounced "mo-ha-doh"). It means "wet", and refers to the fact that these foreign invaders need towels for their backs.
Posted by: Rhymes With Right at April 15, 2006 04:02 PM (o4D7C)
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Nativo Lopez (probably not even his real name), has been involved with the racist Aztlan movement for decades. The more these jokers cry about terminology, the more they need to hear it. There's a clear parallel with muslims' attempt to stifle free speech regarding statements about islam that they find "offensive". I say let's offend 'em every chance we get.
Posted by: Richard at April 15, 2006 05:08 PM (7KF8r)
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I googled Nativo Lopez and discovered that he was Larry Lopez before changing to Nativo to have more latin appeal. It is merely coincidence that my handle also contains Larry in it.
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Posted by: Last word Larry at April 15, 2006 08:23 PM (FCC6c)
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Larry Hailus, are you drunk, or just stupid? Never mind. I think stupid will do.
Posted by: jesusland joe at April 15, 2006 08:29 PM (rUyw4)
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Joe Blow it out your a**.
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 15, 2006 08:58 PM (FCC6c)
Posted by: Walter Haas at April 15, 2006 10:36 PM (8lHGf)
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HR4437,stop free trade.We will have the power if we stop immigration.This is how the coporates keep the price of labor down.Greed is king and will destory our culture.There must be control of trade.International bankers,Federal Reserve,it is unconstitutional.No deficit no FR.Require states to use education model of before 1963.Have physical education manatory.Teach our children to be proud to be American.TAKE BACK AMERICA.Force a draft army,the majority will not fight,STOP WAR.PROSECUTE TRAITORS.
Posted by: Walter Haas at April 15, 2006 10:54 PM (8lHGf)
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JJ, it does no good to tell Larry or Hailus what he is. Yes, he's a moron, yes he's an idiot. The problem is that he's too stupid to be bothered by it. This is what our government schools have wrought and foisted upon us. A bunch of ninnies whose self-esteem is impenetrable because their feelings take presedence over value and knowledge. They never feel pressured to produce anything of real value because they think their presence alone is all that's necessary.
Posted by: Oyster at April 16, 2006 05:25 AM (YudAC)
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Feel the heat Oyster breath! Now get on all fours -- and bow to your superior!
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 16, 2006 06:39 AM (FCC6c)
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Larry, Hailus, whatever you feel the need to be today, since you can't even decide on a handle, let alone carry on an intellectual conversation with even the most lightweight of political opponents without resorting to the standard Bush bashing rhetoric or faking a strong conservative standpoint to weasel your way in with buzz words you don't even have a passing acquaintance with the definitions of, your best bet would be to just shut your pie hole and take the backseat you were born to because you are treading way too deep. Mental midgets like you get trampled everyday. I'd hate to see you get hurt. And the best you can do is,
"Now get on all fours -- and bow to your superior!"
What a child.
And rest assured I won't address you again. Life is way too short to respond any further to your debasing and infantile remarks.
Posted by: Oyster at April 16, 2006 02:26 PM (YudAC)
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Oops! I must have touched a nerve on that one! Now who's the oppressor here? I only verbally attack when verbally attacked. Oyster breath started this with insults of " moron " and " idiot " , not knowing me from Adam and now has wheezed out and grown red in the face! Typical! Now Oyster breath has resorted to veiled threats of physical harm. If it's too hot in the kitchen .... and if you want people to shut-up then there are plenty like you over in the Muslim dominated areas of the world! The one piece of advice you gave yourself I agree with, and that is if you can't take it then don't dish it out ... and please don't strap on a suicide belt! I actually do enjoy reading some of your posts.
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 16, 2006 02:59 PM (FCC6c)
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Did,nt they used to call them wetbacks?
Posted by: sandpiper at April 16, 2006 03:45 PM (6rkkO)
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So suddenly "illegal" is a word that belongs in the same locked box that holds "kike," "nigger," and "spic," eh? Fine. Maybe I'll start calling the Hispanics "Aztlanofascists" from now on.
Posted by: Aitch748 at April 16, 2006 04:06 PM (SA7JJ)
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Larry, if Oyster says you're an idiot, then you're a complete idiot. Fuck off and die troll.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at April 17, 2006 05:34 AM (0yYS2)
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Inprobe-ass Maximus: Feel free to strap on your suicide belt. It will make you feel better. Just do it in the privacy of your own home so as not to take out any innocents. Maybe you can have that other troll Oyster breath whom you are so fond of join you.
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 17, 2006 10:43 AM (FCC6c)
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Larry you want banned don't you? So I can save you from yourself.
Posted by: Howie at April 17, 2006 10:54 AM (D3+20)
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Oh! I get it! Are you all in cahoots with each other? It's okay for them to antagonize and break the rules? Is that the sort of rabid annihilate ranting that elevates ones position here? Well, I am armed too so anyone who wants to come hunt me down can feel the sting of hot lead if that is their wish.
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 17, 2006 11:32 AM (FCC6c)
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Now don't get all huffy.
Posted by: Howie at April 17, 2006 12:26 PM (D3+20)
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I am trying to resist the urge to sink to the level of rabid foaming annihilate the lefties or the righties mentalities displayed by some here .... can't we all just get along? And anyone who calls me an idiot is due for some mental pain and humiliation! Ooh! I love this blog!
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 17, 2006 01:39 PM (FCC6c)
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Yello. Not only have I snuck accross the border and stole your yob, i'm banging your wife and your daughter. who do u thinks at you home mowing the lawn and eating you wife and daughter's shaved pussy while your at work?
PS.
I have 2 yobs.
Posted by: Your yob & Wife at April 18, 2006 02:03 PM (va7MX)
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My wife and daughter's pussy's are done professionally ... naw ... must be someone else ...
Posted by: Last word Larry at April 18, 2006 10:45 PM (FCC6c)
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Wow..
the moonbats have swarmed all over this post.
Posted by: The Other Dave at April 21, 2006 07:15 PM (zvBf9)
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