.@JimMacDonaldMMA To my (European) ears, the word "retarded" sounds awful - much worse than "cunt", for example. I'd never use it.
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@JeanKazez@PhilosophyExp I tend to judge intent rather than the word itself, but there's no doubt certain words are jarring.
@JimMacDonaldMMA @JeanKazez I came to dislike any epithet that functioned to turn these fabulous personalities into a homogeneous lump. 2/2
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@PhilosophyExp@jimmacdonaldmma Very common insult when I was a kid. Also: spaz (as in spastic). I chastise kids for it--yes, thoughtless. -
@JeanKazez@jimmacdonaldmma "Spastic" was (is?) used in the UK, but I've seen even quite young people telling others off for using it. -
@PhilosophyExp@JeanKazez I think "spastic" was at its height in the 80s. Carrier's word of choice is the favoured pejorative these days. -
@JimMacDonaldMMA@philosophyexp Carrier is a jerk (pc word, I think), but A+ isn't his anyway. Think Jen McC is better spokesperson for it. -
@JeanKazez@JimMacDonaldMMA I'm betting that Jen, Greta, etc., aren't best pleased about the way Carrier has been carrying on. -
@PhilosophyExp@jimmacdonaldmma No--it's Jen McC's, and his contribution isn't helpful--way too (dare I say) testosterone-fueled. 1/2 -
@JeanKazez@philosophyexp@jimmacdonaldmma p.s. That wasn't a gendered insult. We all have testosterone. Bye all… 2/2 - 1 more reply
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@PhilosophyExp@JeanKazez I used to feel differently. I was only able to properly relate when I was diagnosed with arthritis. 1/2Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@PhilosophyExp@JeanKazez Though not the same thing, it gave me an appreciation of how offensive and patronising people can be.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@PhilosophyExp@JeanKazez And that was with a condition that doesn't have any particular stigma attached.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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