Let me start by saying I love it here. Free speech reigns and we have a platform to vent against a machine that is seemingly omnipotent in their power and control over the masses. We are a united group of deplorables, "racists," "bigots," "white supremacists," etc etc.
People use words such as "faggot," "retard," "low-IQ individual" (when referring to Africans), and others here. They can really hurt us in our attempts at converting the ignorant or Trump-curious. Let us welcome the groups of individuals who might feel attacked by these terms/phrases. No homosexual wants to to be called "LGBTQIFEGLMPYZ." We can win them over with a simple "all are welcome here, as long as you bring good dialogue here."
Bring on the downvotes, as I know this is an unpopular opinion and many .win-ers will feel like their Constitutional rights are being infringed by this idea. That is understandable. However, Paul himself said the following: "1 Corinthians 9:22-27 English Standards Version (ESV) 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control,[a] lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."
If we want to win over people anywhere right of leftist extremists, we need to try to speak their language, to an extent, IMHO.
God bless you all and God bless the United States of America. And, dear God, King of the Universe, please bless Donald Trump with Your continuous blessings of wisdom and discernment. Our 3D chess master is in power by your divine Providence. He is the president we need in these Orwellian times.
I get your point about politeness, how sugar can be more enticing than salt.
But we're not monolithic, we/re not one-size-fits-all. We're individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Some of us were raised in polite households. (Think suburbs safely outside the city) Others grew up raw, urban, on the streets, fearless, pugnacious b/c that's the only way to survive. Choice of vocabulary is going to be different.
Girls who like ribbons in their hair, and gingham sundresses, can be friends and colleagues with butch dyke mohawk brawlers covered in tattoos, piercings etc.
If somebody's gonna be offended, they're gonna be offended.
You can control your choices but not their reactions or sensitivities.
Great point. But how many TRUMP VOTES can we win by avoiding the disenfranchisement of new people here? Isn't that our main goal here, aside from being a never-ending Trump rally?
Again, we're a collective of individuals - we're not a Borg hive.
Each of us can do our part to help grow and expand the cause.
Polite, genial pedes like yourself, can engage with newbs by wearing gentle gloves to show empathy with their concerns/objectives which might or might not allay their frailties.
Simply by being aware and open-minded, you're already treating those you encounter, with much more grace and mercy than we're treated by the braying mobs of rabid TDS Marxists who wouldn't waste pee on our flaming corpses.
"you must be assimilated."
I think someone's opinion of this post would depend on how they viewed the site. Is it a nonstop rally for President Trump supporters or is it an information hub?
Faggot doesnt mean what you think it means.
Oh, believe me, I know the meaning behind this word here. I just know someone who has been a homosexual for years will likely be offended by the term and might be scared off because of that fact. I feel dirty for being PC police here, but I think we should use language that reaches people on the fringe. I expect many downvotes, so it is all good. Thank you for making a good point!
Gays use the word faggot like black people use the N word. Conservative gay ppl are not butthurt libs. We have many gay ppl on this site already and more will come.
Know your audience. Our lurkers are not all indoctrinated on the nuances of our language here.
Spez: HOWEVER, many people who use what may be perceived as "slurs" do qualify them with an explanation of what their rhetoric truly means. Maybe that is what I would recommend. This is such a tough situation.
I call people retarded all the time. BECAUSE OF THEIR ACTIONS, NOT SKIN COLOR!
And I do not mean to judge anybody for their language here. The right to free speech, as well as the right to bear arms, should not be infringed. I do not expect anybody to change the way they speak here. I am not sure why I even bothered making this post, as I was partially speaking to myself about the careful use of language and rhetoric. Mostly, I just wanted to share my two cents. Thank you for weighing in.
ahemm 2A "shall not be infringed" $.02
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