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    Default An actual serious political question

    I would love to have one of our distinguished leftist colleagues explain why and how anyone should have the authority to determine what words other people use. This is specifically related to the foolishness of preferred pronouns but feel free to explain the general principle. I promise not to laugh at you. Much
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    I favor using pronouns as prescribed by traditional English grammar conventions.

    My colleagues here on the left mostly disagree, however.
    Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Samuel Johnson, 1775
    Religion....is the opiate of the people. Karl Marx, 1848
    Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose. Kris Kristofferson, 1969

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yakuda View Post
    I would love to have one of our distinguished leftist colleagues explain why and how anyone should have the authority to determine what words other people use. This is specifically related to the foolishness of preferred pronouns but feel free to explain the general principle. I promise not to laugh at you. Much
    *psst* The safe word is "pineapple".

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    Quote Originally Posted by NiftyNiblick View Post
    I favor using pronouns as prescribed by traditional English grammar conventions.

    My colleagues here on the left mostly disagree, however.
    Do you believe you should be compelled to use pronouns in the nontraditional way or punished for not doing so?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
    *psst* The safe word is "pineapple".
    As expected you have nothing useful to add but somehow you should be treated with respect?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yakuda View Post
    I would love to have one of our distinguished leftist colleagues explain why and how anyone should have the authority to determine what words other people use. This is specifically related to the foolishness of preferred pronouns but feel free to explain the general principle. I promise not to laugh at you. Much
    because good leadership or government involves the consent of the governed / led, at least to some degree.

    totalitarians, having giving up on attaining true consent from others, seek instead to deceive them as one deceives victims.

    controlling perception is a good way to mislead vast numbers of people.

    so they censor.


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    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
    *psst* The safe word is "pineapple".
    Mine is "Keep going".



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    Quote Originally Posted by Yakuda View Post
    Do you believe you should be compelled to use pronouns in the nontraditional way or punished for not doing so?
    No, I don't. That being said, nobody has tried to punish me for speaking as i choose to speak, using pronouns as prescribed by classic English convention.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yakuda View Post
    I would love to have one of our distinguished leftist colleagues explain why and how anyone should have the authority to determine what words other people use. This is specifically related to the foolishness of preferred pronouns but feel free to explain the general principle. I promise not to laugh at you. Much
    You might provide some context as to what you're talking about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yakuda View Post
    As expected you have nothing useful to add but somehow you should be treated with respect?
    Did you use the safe word?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpet View Post
    You might provide some context as to what you're talking about.
    He never does.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yakuda View Post
    Do you believe you should be compelled to use pronouns in the nontraditional way or punished for not doing so?
    Nobody believes that. Now did you use the safe word? Yes or no?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpet View Post
    You might provide some context as to what you're talking about.
    https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2022...boss-a-lawsuit
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    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
    Nobody believes that. Now did you use the safe word? Yes or no?
    You stupid fuck

    https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2022...boss-a-lawsuit
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    Quote Originally Posted by NiftyNiblick View Post
    No, I don't. That being said, nobody has tried to punish me for speaking as i choose to speak, using pronouns as prescribed by classic English convention.
    https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2022...boss-a-lawsuit
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