Can I kindly ask that you not use language like spazzes? I'm not big on political correctness as anyone who knows me knows, but spazz is a pejorative word used to describe people with disabilities like cerebral palsy. I happen to have a sister with cerebral palsy, and yes, that word and others have been used to describe her, to put her down, to belittle her, to dismiss her, even though she is a Ph.D. and teaches at a state university. Yet that is not what people see when they see her. They don't see her mind, they don't see her ability, she is simply one of those "spazzes" you dismiss. It is because of attitudes like yours, language like yours, that she has to battle EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY OF HER LIFE for the simple human dignity that you and I take for granted. There are other, better, ways of expressing what you said, without feeding into existing prejudices against people with disabilities.
Did they steal "dumbasses"? I really like using "dumbasses" and I do it to hurt their feelings because they are dumbasses and I don't care about their feelings.
and don't forget the creeping cretinism.. Me thinks a lot of people need to watch Blazing Saddles (uncleaned up and censored), where "Jim" tells Sheriff Bart: These are people of the land, you know, morons." Maybe a few George Carlin videos on soft language as well. "cripples are differently abled."
I vote this down. What they are talking about is far more important than the issue you are talking about, and not to be rude, but it seems ironic that you sound like a spaz here. What an offensive comment you made.
Let's talk about this a minute. Let's talk about what is a spaz here? A human being or someone that's less than human? Someone whose opinions are respected or someone whose opinions don't mean a shit? I sound like a spaz--what are you saying about me, about people like me? Yes, I am going to push this. Yes I am calling you out. Yes I am going to make you come out in the open and admit your prejudice towards people like me and like my sister. Come on, I am waiting. Tell me, what is a spaz. Tell me WHY spazzes are of lesser value. You are calling me a spaz and openly so. Ok, stop hiding. Stop being a coward. Tell me, tell the world, exactly what you think of spazzes and WHY you think the way you do.
It’s entirely based on the way you’re behaving, And you’re inability to focus on the much much much larger topic at hand. Don’t explain why you’re behaving like a spaz. There’s no evidence that you care about people more than anyone else here. You’re providing all the evidence. Go talk to somebody else about your “issue”.
I do not know why you used it. All I know is how it impacts someone who is close to me. If you cannot understand that, then I guess that there is no way that we can communicate. You would not use a racial slur, would you? Then don't use an ablelist slur--and that is exactly what it is. Yes, I found that term EXTREMELY, and unecessarily, offensive. The fact that you do not tells me 1) you yourself do not have a visible physical disability that others would categorize as "spazz" or "spastic" and that you do not have anyone in your family or anyone that you care about that likewise has such a disability. I'm asking for a bit of sensitivity and compassion here, is that asking too much?
That your sister has achieved a Ph.D., attests to her ability to deal with and fly above pejorative comments, whether aimed at her, or made in jest and not pointing to her cerebral palsy. She deserves great credit, as well for not taking on the added burden of others feeling offended "for her sake."
And your bigotry towards people with disabilities is showing. BIG TIME. Otherwise you would not call my objection a parody act. Well, I do not care to discuss ANYTHING further with someone who is as prejudiced as you. And yes, I AM calling you out on it. As for the people who supported me with your likes, THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
Hi Tam...I´m sorry your sister has suffered -- both with cerebral palsy and dealing with people who make fun. While I understand the impulse to let loose and say whatever we want, there´s a time and a place.
Apparently you didn't notice that the previous post from Brad used that term and SCA was only using it in response to Brad's comment. No criticism of Brad???
Ah, but apparently you ARE big on political correctness! One of those free speech advocates who have exceptions for others’ rights of free speech. Ever heard of the “sticks and stones” argument, the universal rhyme that even children used to live by? Surely your accomplished sister is strong enough to ignore the word choice of people she doesn’t know and will never meet. Over the years we’ve been told we can’t say “cripple,” “idiot,” “moron,” “fat,” “colored, “Pollock,” and “oriental.” Because feelings. Maybe we all need to get tough and realize that the world doesn’t revolve around us.
Well, Brad. The opposite spazzes been telling us we's going to hell for how long now? One way or another, everyone sees a conflagration in our future.
Can I kindly ask that you not use language like spazzes? I'm not big on political correctness as anyone who knows me knows, but spazz is a pejorative word used to describe people with disabilities like cerebral palsy. I happen to have a sister with cerebral palsy, and yes, that word and others have been used to describe her, to put her down, to belittle her, to dismiss her, even though she is a Ph.D. and teaches at a state university. Yet that is not what people see when they see her. They don't see her mind, they don't see her ability, she is simply one of those "spazzes" you dismiss. It is because of attitudes like yours, language like yours, that she has to battle EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY OF HER LIFE for the simple human dignity that you and I take for granted. There are other, better, ways of expressing what you said, without feeding into existing prejudices against people with disabilities.
NO.
Spazz spazz spazz.
I can barely express how sick I am of being told to change which words I use for the sake of someone's feelings.
Someone tried to force me not to use “moron” because psychologists stole it and it hurts people’s feelings. Moron, moron, moron.
In this our Plague Era "moron" has become my favorite word. Feels so good on the tongue.
Did they steal "dumbasses"? I really like using "dumbasses" and I do it to hurt their feelings because they are dumbasses and I don't care about their feelings.
The thing is I like words sharp and direct that launch from the tongue like javelins.
"Dumbass" to me is too marshmallowy.
Didn’t Trump just call Biden an idiot in a speech? LOL
Keep in mind though that "idiot" is a wonderfully encompassing word too.
Trump was truth-telling.
The person who tried to stop you from using "moron" is an idiot.
Lol.
Lmao
and don't forget the creeping cretinism.. Me thinks a lot of people need to watch Blazing Saddles (uncleaned up and censored), where "Jim" tells Sheriff Bart: These are people of the land, you know, morons." Maybe a few George Carlin videos on soft language as well. "cripples are differently abled."
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think the kid is hoping to be a professional leg-puller but he ain't quite got the voice down yet. [encountered him before]
Maybe it's actually AI intending to enforce political correctness here.
Nah TAM is a good person.
But I hate to say I agree with you on the usage of words.
AI would be a little sleeker.
I love you
I vote this down. What they are talking about is far more important than the issue you are talking about, and not to be rude, but it seems ironic that you sound like a spaz here. What an offensive comment you made.
Let's talk about this a minute. Let's talk about what is a spaz here? A human being or someone that's less than human? Someone whose opinions are respected or someone whose opinions don't mean a shit? I sound like a spaz--what are you saying about me, about people like me? Yes, I am going to push this. Yes I am calling you out. Yes I am going to make you come out in the open and admit your prejudice towards people like me and like my sister. Come on, I am waiting. Tell me, what is a spaz. Tell me WHY spazzes are of lesser value. You are calling me a spaz and openly so. Ok, stop hiding. Stop being a coward. Tell me, tell the world, exactly what you think of spazzes and WHY you think the way you do.
It’s entirely based on the way you’re behaving, And you’re inability to focus on the much much much larger topic at hand. Don’t explain why you’re behaving like a spaz. There’s no evidence that you care about people more than anyone else here. You’re providing all the evidence. Go talk to somebody else about your “issue”.
Kindly think why I used it.
I do not know why you used it. All I know is how it impacts someone who is close to me. If you cannot understand that, then I guess that there is no way that we can communicate. You would not use a racial slur, would you? Then don't use an ablelist slur--and that is exactly what it is. Yes, I found that term EXTREMELY, and unecessarily, offensive. The fact that you do not tells me 1) you yourself do not have a visible physical disability that others would categorize as "spazz" or "spastic" and that you do not have anyone in your family or anyone that you care about that likewise has such a disability. I'm asking for a bit of sensitivity and compassion here, is that asking too much?
That your sister has achieved a Ph.D., attests to her ability to deal with and fly above pejorative comments, whether aimed at her, or made in jest and not pointing to her cerebral palsy. She deserves great credit, as well for not taking on the added burden of others feeling offended "for her sake."
Cogent
*Has* he a handicapped sister though? Substack is full of fabulizers.
For all anyone knows I might be an excellent fairy!
This parody act of yours, kid, it's getting a little tired now.
Just stop. This whole conversation is retarded...;)
lol
Oh, Ryan. Good one.
He said it best:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFgcqB8-AxE
And your bigotry towards people with disabilities is showing. BIG TIME. Otherwise you would not call my objection a parody act. Well, I do not care to discuss ANYTHING further with someone who is as prejudiced as you. And yes, I AM calling you out on it. As for the people who supported me with your likes, THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
[slams door. waits for applause. stamps off bravely. bravely, i say!]
Hi Tam...I´m sorry your sister has suffered -- both with cerebral palsy and dealing with people who make fun. While I understand the impulse to let loose and say whatever we want, there´s a time and a place.
Apparently you didn't notice that the previous post from Brad used that term and SCA was only using it in response to Brad's comment. No criticism of Brad???
I didn't see it otherwise I would have called it out.
Ah, but apparently you ARE big on political correctness! One of those free speech advocates who have exceptions for others’ rights of free speech. Ever heard of the “sticks and stones” argument, the universal rhyme that even children used to live by? Surely your accomplished sister is strong enough to ignore the word choice of people she doesn’t know and will never meet. Over the years we’ve been told we can’t say “cripple,” “idiot,” “moron,” “fat,” “colored, “Pollock,” and “oriental.” Because feelings. Maybe we all need to get tough and realize that the world doesn’t revolve around us.
Get a life.