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Subject: Political correctness=bad

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I'm really getting to the point where I just can't stand all of these stupid people saying that every part of our freaking lives should be politically correct. It's getting really annoying and it just needs to stop.

For example, people always say that we should refer to black people as African Americans. There are two reasons why this is stupid. First, we have called black people black for the longest of times and there is nothing inherently offensive about saying someone is black. I'm white, so should you call me an Irish American (I actually don't know what descent I am but just an example)? No, you're going to call me white because my skin is white. Why is it different with black people? And second, they are NOT, I repeat... NOT African. They are wholly and entirely American, so saying that they are African American more than anything should warrant a little bit of offense, because you're implying they're not entirely American. I'm going to call black people black, and white people white.

Second thing that's ticked me off is this whole war on Christmas. The only people who are trying to get Christmas off of public property are the ones who seem to have a hard time accepting our nation's traditions (most namely immigrants to the US). Immigrants who come over from Saudi Arabia, India, or whatever obviously celebrate different holidays. I get that. But, why is it suddenly okay for them to come over to our country and hijack our traditions? What if a million or so Americans immigrated over to Israel? Could we just immediately say that the fact that the country celebrates Hanukkah is offensive to us, and we want it to be removed? No, we can't. Why? Because it's their tradition.

The same thing goes for America. Why do people honestly expect America to drop all of its traditions purely for the sake that they seem to be offended by them? Let me tell you this, if you are honestly and genuinely offended by the traditions of another country, you can get out right now. That's the way it is all over the world. Every country has their tradition, and I can assure you that if you go out and try to take away the traditions of multiple countries simply for the fact that it offends you and your thick skull, you are going to piss off a LOT of people.

And you're pissing me off.

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

tl;dr Short version:

It's getting really annoying.

I'm white, so should you call me an Irish American? No. Why is it different with black people?I'm going to call black people black, and white people white.

Immigrants who come over from Saudi Arabia, India, or whatever obviously celebrate different holidays. What if a million or so Americans immigrated over to Israel? Could we just immediately say that Hanukkah is offensive?

Every country has their tradition, and I can assure you that if you go out and try to take away the traditions of multiple countries simply for the fact that it offends you and your thick skull, you are going to piss off a LOT of people.

And you're pissing me off.

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

tl;dr Political correctness is bad. Agree?


[Edited on 12.16.2012 2:18 PM PST]

  • 12.16.2012 2:11 PM PDT

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Posted by: AgentCOP1
Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

You're welcome, and you too.

  • 12.16.2012 2:12 PM PDT

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Saying "politically correct" is not culturally sensitive, OP.

Also, not all black people are American. It seems presumptuous to say that.

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  • 12.16.2012 2:13 PM PDT
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tl;dr yes I agree. I hate political correctness.

You should just quit life if you get offended that easily.

  • 12.16.2012 2:13 PM PDT

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Posted by: SonOfTheShire
Saying "politically correct" is not culturally sensitive, OP.


Culturally sensitive? Are you telling me I need to 'conform' to one of your 'facist cultures' in order to be respected in this 'country' of yours?

Intolerant pigs.

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  • 12.16.2012 2:14 PM PDT

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TL;DR version
Posted by: AgentCOP1
It's getting really annoying.

I'm white, so should you call me an Irish American. Why is it different with black people?I'm going to call black people black, and white people white.

Immigrants who come over from Saudi Arabia, India, or whatever obviously celebrate different holidays. What if a million or so Americans immigrated over to Israel? Could we just immediately say that Hanukkah is offensive?

Every country has their tradition, and I can assure you that if you go out and try to take away the traditions of multiple countries simply for the fact that it offends you and your thick skull, you are going to piss off a LOT of people.

And you're pissing me off.

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

tl;dr Political correctness is bad. Agree?

  • 12.16.2012 2:15 PM PDT

"There's this theory that if there were an infinite number of monkeys pecking away at typewriters, they would eventually write the great works of Shakespeare, but thanks to the internet we now know that's not true." -Adam Savage

"Time is not made out of lines. It is made out of circles. That is why clocks are round." -Caboose

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Posted by: MartinOfRedwall
TL;DR version
Posted by: AgentCOP1
It's getting really annoying.

I'm white, so should you call me an Irish American. Why is it different with black people?I'm going to call black people black, and white people white.

Immigrants who come over from Saudi Arabia, India, or whatever obviously celebrate different holidays. What if a million or so Americans immigrated over to Israel? Could we just immediately say that Hanukkah is offensive?

Every country has their tradition, and I can assure you that if you go out and try to take away the traditions of multiple countries simply for the fact that it offends you and your thick skull, you are going to piss off a LOT of people.

And you're pissing me off.

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

tl;dr Political correctness is bad. Agree?


Thank you very much. I shall post this.

  • 12.16.2012 2:17 PM PDT

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There is no war on Christmas.

  • 12.16.2012 2:17 PM PDT
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  • 12.16.2012 2:20 PM PDT

"There's this theory that if there were an infinite number of monkeys pecking away at typewriters, they would eventually write the great works of Shakespeare, but thanks to the internet we now know that's not true." -Adam Savage

"Time is not made out of lines. It is made out of circles. That is why clocks are round." -Caboose

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Posted by: King Dutchy
There is no war on Christmas.

Oh yes there is. Not a huge war, but there are people pushing for its removal from governmental property.

  • 12.16.2012 2:26 PM PDT

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Posted by: AgentCOP1
Posted by: King Dutchy
There is no war on Christmas.

Oh yes there is. Not a huge war, but there are people pushing for its removal from governmental property.
That's called observing the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

  • 12.16.2012 2:28 PM PDT

I agree completely, OP.

Christmas has become a secular holiday, anyway.

  • 12.16.2012 2:30 PM PDT

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Thank you for posting this, OP.

Merry Christmas to you as well.

  • 12.16.2012 2:30 PM PDT

"There's this theory that if there were an infinite number of monkeys pecking away at typewriters, they would eventually write the great works of Shakespeare, but thanks to the internet we now know that's not true." -Adam Savage

"Time is not made out of lines. It is made out of circles. That is why clocks are round." -Caboose

NOTE: This is my new primary account. My old account was AgentCOPP1, and I changed it because it was linked to a gamertag that I no longer use.

Posted by: NewRadical12

Posted by: AgentCOP1
Posted by: King Dutchy
There is no war on Christmas.

Oh yes there is. Not a huge war, but there are people pushing for its removal from governmental property.
That's called observing the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

I can give you that, but it's our tradition to celebrate Christmas because it's just what we've always done. They aren't forcing ideals onto anyone. That's as far as I want to go because I don't want this thread to be locked.

  • 12.16.2012 2:37 PM PDT

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I agree completely. If you don't agree with an honored tradition, you should leave, or you should simply not do or say anything. Christmas is simply a time of good cheer, and people should be happy with such a time in our sad world. Also, I understand the African American crap. I always anger people when they say African American, but I tell them I am American.

  • 12.16.2012 2:44 PM PDT

"There's this theory that if there were an infinite number of monkeys pecking away at typewriters, they would eventually write the great works of Shakespeare, but thanks to the internet we now know that's not true." -Adam Savage

"Time is not made out of lines. It is made out of circles. That is why clocks are round." -Caboose

NOTE: This is my new primary account. My old account was AgentCOPP1, and I changed it because it was linked to a gamertag that I no longer use.

Posted by: Aythor
(most namely immigrants to the US)

You mean, everybody in the US except Native Americans?

Okay mister funny guy. You know what I'm saying.

  • 12.16.2012 2:54 PM PDT
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We all wear masks and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing our own skin.

This is the reason I do not follow political correctness or the liberal side of society.

  • 12.16.2012 2:56 PM PDT
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"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Putting up Christmas decorations at a government office is by no means a law. I agree wholeheartedly with the OP. If you see attempts at PC, fight them. Eventually, people will listen.

  • 12.16.2012 2:57 PM PDT