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Mercnbeth -> Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/18/2005 2:05:43 PM)
I wish I could say I made up these or someone sent this to me as a joke. It's here in the "humor" section but, scary though it is, these changes come from actual attempts throughout the world to address the possibility of offending somebody, somewhere. These are the top ten politically correct terms/words/phrases, as issued by "Global Language Monitor, a nonprofit group that monitors language use. They appear in order form 1 - 10. The old word/phrase appears parenthetically and/or with a short source afterward: "Misguided Criminals" (Terrorist) From the BBC after 52 people were killed in the London bus bombings. "Intrinsic Aptitude" Used by the Harvard President to explain women underrepresented in engineering and science. "Thought Shower" (brainstorming) As to not offend people with brain disorders. "la racaille" Used by French Interior Minister Sarkozy describing Muslim & North African rioters in Parisian suburbs. "Out of the mainstream" Used to describe any political opponent "Deferred Success" (failure) Teachers in Britain wanted to use this term to avoid self esteem issues with students. "Womyn" (women) To distance the word from men. "C.E" (A.D) Common Era replacing the Latin "Year of Our Lord to promote religious neutrality. Ninth on the top 10 list was words and phrases that either de-Christianize the Christian holidays or neuter their genders. For example "God Rest Ye Merry Persons" replaces "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Seasons Greetings" replaces "Merry Christmas." In 10th place was a move aimed at the heart of Australian culture when security staff were banned from using the word "mate" to address members of parliament. It's not made up. The entire article can be found: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051118/od_nm/odd_words_dc;_ylt=ApghvVxd20HU2K9go8D1eo3tiBIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--

FangsNfeet -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/20/2005 8:44:11 PM)
Since the USA has African Americans, then dose that mean that there are African Canadians, African Englishmen, African Frenchmen, and African etc... for just about every country? What about African Africans? I remember last year when the NAACP was furious when an African American won a African American Scholarship. He was a normal guy who was born and mostly raised in Africa before moving to the USA. He applied for the scholarship and won has he is native to Africa and now a US citizen. Thus being an African American. However, the fact that he is caucasion/non hispanic raised fribulous controversy. In Texas we have two town. One is named "White Settlement" and the other "White Only" The voting did not pass for changing the name of White Settlement, TX. Taking the White out of White Only, TX is still in debate as far as I know. If the Atlanta Braves could no longer call themselves the Braves nor use the all famous Tama Hawk Chop, what would they be called and what chants could they use that wouldn't offend anybody? Animal Cops now use the term "Humane Euthinization" when putting down animals. It's interesting to see animals being put down in a Humane matter when it's called barbaric by some when done to humans on Death Row or too those who are truely to sick to carry on without suffering horrible pain. So we humans can humanely put down an animal but we can't humanely put down a human. What's the political correct logic for that? Anyhow, thanks for the heads up on the terms. After all, I need to know who not to vote for. Anyone using these terms in a speech is a spineless coward who dosen't have the balls to offend someone now and then. Is that really the kind of political leader we need? I think not.

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/20/2005 11:28:18 PM)
C.E. and B.C.E. are good ones. They've actually been in use in archaeology and other scientific disciplines for several years. Definitely a change for the better. I think political correctness can be taken to howlingly funny extremes. On the other hand, it sometimes becomes a rallying point for people who just hate to see things change, even when change is justified. There are a lot of very racist and very sexist people in my area. Coincidentally, there is also a lot of whining about political correctness. hmmm... Bob

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 7:29:04 AM)
Enlightened racism mixed with some compassion (I think) for animals and the terminally ill. What an attractive combination. Bob

BlkTallFullfig -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 8:16:51 AM)
quote: I think political correctness can be taken to howlingly funny extremes. On the other hand, it sometimes becomes a rallying point for people who just hate to see things change, even when change is justified. There are a lot of very racist and very sexist people in my area. Coincidentally, there is also a lot of whining about political correctness. hmmm... Bob You know Bob, I wish I lived close enough to put on some hooker looking clothing, heels, come down there and upset your neigbors by hugging and planting a tongue kiss on you one day.. M

BlkTallFullfig -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 8:18:16 AM)
quote: Anyhow, thanks for the heads up on the terms. After all, I need to know who not to vote for. Anyone using these terms in a speech is a spineless coward who dosen't have the balls to offend someone now and then. Is that really the kind of political leader we need? I think not. Fortunately you don't have that problem Fangs, LMAO.. M

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 8:40:34 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BlkTallFullfig You know Bob, I wish I lived close enough to put on some hooker looking clothing, heels, come down there and upset your neigbors by hugging and planting a tongue kiss on you one day.. M smiling All complex thought processes temporarily shut down....feeling a bit sweaty at the prospect of upsetting the neighbors...

LadyHibiscus -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 1:10:35 PM)
Watch out, Bob, I am coming along with M on that trip! :)F

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 2:26:48 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus Watch out, Bob, I am coming along with M on that trip! :)F Keels over, lapsing into ecstatic coma

FangsNfeet -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 7:13:55 PM)
quote: Enlightened racism Is that a new politically correct term? I'd like to know who I'm enlightenedly racist against? Oh wait, I hate just about everyone equally. Some more than others based on impression but not because of there race, gender, age, and such.

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 7:44:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: FangsNfeet quote: Enlightened racism Is that a new politically correct term? I'd like to know who I'm enlightenedly racist against? Oh wait, I hate just about everyone equally. Some more than others based on impression but not because of there race, gender, age, and such. Hate....now there's something to be proud of. How cool. Bob

girl4you2 -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/21/2005 7:52:35 PM)
Edited: quote: ORIGINAL: DesertRat There are a lot of very racist and very sexist people in my area. Coincidentally, there is also a lot of whining about political correctness. hmmm... Bob there are tons in my area as well, Bob (they all love arnold and had those candles on every corner, too). sure would be keen to see them vent all that fervor into correcting attitudes about discrimination. but that's probably not politically correct.

FangsNfeet -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/22/2005 3:13:23 AM)
So when will it be politically correct to take "In God We Trust" off the money of the USA? For those who are against the pharse, I suggest that you continue to use just Bank Cards, checks, and electronic transactions. This will cut down on your having to read the "In God We Trust" pharse and also help support the cause to make all money electronic. Unless specificly asked, not many have "In God We Trust" on there bank cards, statements, or checks. The phrase has yet to be an electronic signature on electronic money/transaction.

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (11/22/2005 10:00:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: FangsNfeet So when will it be politically correct to take "In God We Trust" off the money of the USA? For those who are against the pharse, I suggest that you continue to use just Bank Cards, checks, and electronic transactions. This will cut down on your having to read the "In God We Trust" pharse and also help support the cause to make all money electronic. Unless specificly asked, not many have "In God We Trust" on there bank cards, statements, or checks. The phrase has yet to be an electronic signature on electronic money/transaction. That is SO important. Millions of people are breathlessly watching the "In God We Trust" controversy. Thank you, Fangs, for focusing our attention on this vital issue. Bob "I'm a device that skeletonizes atomic monsters...and you're Godzilla."

FangsNfeet -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (12/20/2005 2:50:59 PM)
Man, I say there is no way to poiticaly tell a person Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. "Merry Christmas" upsets people who aren't christain or don't celebrate christmas. "Happy Hollidays" offends the christains. In Target, cashiers are only allowed to say "happy holidays" to customers. The chinese have there New Year a month after just about everyone else. No matter what is said, someone is always upset and takes offense to the whole damn thing of the things celebrated in the month of December. If someone says "Happy Kawanza" and you reply "Merry Christmas" it implies a religious rivalry. By saying happy holidays, it can imply that you don't have religion. Everyone seems to be trying so hard at being considerate that it only ends up being offensive to everyone. For crying out loud. Just about every religion, culture, and belief seems to have the same ideas for December. Friends and family gather together the eat, drink, and be merry along with the idea of giving gifts and being extra cheritable. Why is it now that we have such a big politically correct term for that? It's amazing how just little things make such a big deal even when the world still has to deal with war, famine, and disease. No matter what you say, you're going to offend someone. So you might as well just say what you want because you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

windchymes -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (12/20/2005 3:21:15 PM)
Amen to that. Merry Christmas, everybody! Happy New Year, too! chymes

FangsNfeet -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (12/20/2005 8:00:24 PM)
Well hell, If we keep this "Happy Holiday" shit up, we'll not see Santa anymore at the mall, in the Macy Parade, nor on the street corner. After all, Santa Claus is a representation of Christmas which is apart of christianity. How is Saint Nicholas going to modernize in todays "Politically Correct" world and not offend anyone?

DesertRat -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (12/20/2005 8:23:20 PM)
I don't sweat it. I just say "Merry Christmas" to everybody and let 'em sort it out in their own heads. I've yet to experience any backlash over it. But then, I'm not looking too hard. I'm a diehard atheist, but I don't see this...or any "political correctness" thingie as something worth worrying about. As Merc pointed out, it's a source of amusement, but that's about it. Merry Christmas, all (and that includes my Pagan, Wiccan, and Jewboy friends). Bob

wolffeathers -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (12/22/2005 7:01:09 AM)
PC verbage. I must kill it all now. Hell, I want people to call me by my true racal name (instead of white). Norwegian-Scottish-Irish-Native-American

windy135 -> RE: Politically Correct Terms for 2006 (12/22/2005 7:11:07 AM)
I try to be considerate when talking to others that's all it takes. But I guess in the mean time im stereo typing them. lol.. oh well all is good!

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