taxme Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Has political correctness run it's course? Is it time to kiss it goodbye? I am one who has enough of this what I like to call anti-freedom of speech nonsense. Whenever anyone wishes to take on any politically correct program or agenda like massive third world immigration, multiculturalism, gay rights or foreign-aid, those topics are never to be discussed or debated. They are taboo and sacred cow subjects that must not be allowed to be debated out in the open. They are immediately ignored by the controlled corporate media, and shut down by them. I know that there are many Canadians who could careless one way or the other about those programs and agendas that have been foisted on them by a minority of groups who have a special interest in them and getting them legalized. This is wrong. The majority are always forced to accept the rule of the minority, and must live by those rules or face the consequences of challenging them. Political correctness is nothing but minority rule over the majority. No minority should be allowed to rule and run the majority. And all those programs and agendas that I mentioned above are minority ruled programs and agendas forced on the majority. If the majority had a say in all of those programs and agendas mentioned, and how much it will cost them to implement such things, those mentioned above would not be around. I am pretty sure of that. But the majority must suffer and pay for the rights of the minority to rule over the majority. This is why I believe that PC should go today. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCanMan Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) The main problem that I have with self-appointed politically correct people is the level of stupidity and naiveté. I can handle any legitimate beef with this country but it always seems like the empty vessels are making the most "politically correct" noise. The #blacklivesmatter campaign is a perfect example. I know it's mainly an american issue but it has spilled across the border now. The "gentle giant" riot in the states was utter garbage. The media saw a chance to blow that story out of proportion and make millions of dollars in the process and so they tweaked it a bit and then lent the holy wand of political correctness to some malcontents who tried to sell us the narrative that policemen are the lowest form of life here. Barack Obama even backed them on it. Theoretically there were hundreds of witnesses to police misconduct but guess what? It was late in 2014 and in every crowd of "100's" there were 100 people with smartphones to record it, and no one did. It's like when big bird saw the snuffleupagus "every day" and never thought to snap a pic. There was however footage of the gentle giant committing a violent robbery minutes before he was shot. Remember the hue and cry of "you can't show that video footage on TV! What purpose does that serve? The police are the only enemy here!" Now we have those idiots protesting up here. Even after their "leader", Yusra Khogali, tweeted, "Plz Allah give me strength to not cuss/kill these men and white folks out here today. Plz plz plz." somehow they still try to cling to the notion of political correctness. Ironically #blacklivesmatter is teaching young black men to be disrespectful, hostile and even violent to police and guess what the inevitable outcome of that is going to be? Less policing in their neighbourhoods and more legitimate incidents of police shooting young black men. Political correctness doesn't need to go away imo, the msm just needs to get a clue. Edited April 18, 2016 by Michael Hardner POTUS name spelling corrected Quote If CNN gave an infinite number of monkeys an infinite number of typewriters, leftists would believe everything they typed. If you missed something on the Cultist Narrative Network, don't worry, the dolt horde here will make sure everyone hears it. Kamala didn't get where she is because of her achievements or anything that came out of her mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Has political correctness run it's course? Is it time to kiss it goodbye? I am one who has enough of this what I like to call anti-freedom of speech nonsense. Whenever anyone wishes to take on any politically correct program or agenda like massive third world immigration, multiculturalism, gay rights or foreign-aid, those topics are never to be discussed or debated. They are taboo and sacred cow subjects that must not be allowed to be debated out in the open. They are immediately ignored by the controlled corporate media, and shut down by them. What is it about the gay rights programs and agendas that you disagree with and that you feel? I believe we have free speech on this forum. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) What is it about the gay rights programs and agendas that you disagree with and that you feel? I believe we have free speech on this forum. Maybe the point is the OP can talk about it on an anonymous forum but if he talks about it publicly in the real world he'll be labelled a racist homophobe bigot xenophobe etc. I have no problem with people discussing these issues, especially if they have solid arguments. But the thing is many people also are just ignorant and are indeed racist homophobe bigot xenophobes on these issues so they've poisoned the water so to say. People are tired of these types, as they should be, so it can be difficult for non-ignorant viewpoints to be taken seriously. Edited April 19, 2016 by Moonlight Graham Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Maybe the point is the OP can talk about it on an anonymous forum but if he talks about it publicly in the real world he'll be labelled a racist homophobe bigot xenophobe etc.Well, maybe. But I was asking directly about his thoughts on gay rights 'human rights' and how he felt about them so that we could engage in a discussion. My son is gay so whenever I can discuss people's opinions I feel it moves the conversation forward. Edited April 19, 2016 by WestCoastRunner Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) This forum is the worst when it comes to free speech. Now for saying this will I be banned or get just a warning. Edited April 19, 2016 by PIK Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) What makes you think there's supposed to be free speech here? The forum isn't run by the government. Edited April 19, 2016 by cybercoma Quote "Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions." --Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Well, maybe. But I was asking directly about his thoughts on gay rights 'human rights' and how he felt about them so that we could engage in a discussion. My son is gay so whenever I can discuss people's opinions I feel it moves the conversation forward."ignorant ... racist homophobe bigot xenophobes" do not "move forward". . Edited April 20, 2016 by jacee Quote Rapists, pedophiles, and nazis post online too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannuck Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 "ignorant ... racist homophobe bigot xenophobes" do not "move forward". . Actually, people who obsess over what is or is not "racist, bigotted, xenophobic, etc." do not move forward. I find most of this stuff is tossed aside by people actually going somewhere, doing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Actually, people who obsess over what is or is not "racist, bigotted, xenophobic, etc." do not move forward. I find most of this stuff is tossed aside by people actually going somewhere, doing something. I prefer to just call it what it is and move on. ? . Quote Rapists, pedophiles, and nazis post online too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Political Correctness isn't a "thing" that can "go". The author of the OP does not seem to understand what it even is. Political Correctness is a name given to the reactions from people that don't like things that other people do, or things that other people express. These reactions are just human nature. They aren't some kind of program that can be shut down. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Political Correctness isn't a "thing" that can "go". The author of the OP does not seem to understand what it even is. Political Correctness is a name given to the reactions from people that don't like things that other people do, or things that other people express. These reactions are just human nature. They aren't some kind of program that can be shut down. That was my point for challenging him. However I never received a response. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Political Correctness isn't a "thing" that can "go". The author of the OP does not seem to understand what it even is. Political Correctness is a name given to the reactions from people that don't like things that other people do, or things that other people express. These reactions are just human nature. They aren't some kind of program that can be shut down. How come it doesn't work both ways? "Islam is a religion of Peace" is political correctness. It obviously isn't, but for some reason a lot of people want to pretend it is. "Donald Trump is going to make a great President" is not political correctness. But he obviously isn't, and for some reason a lot of people want to pretend he is. Edited April 21, 2016 by bcsapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 How come it doesn't work both ways? "Islam is a religion of Peace" is political correctness. It obviously isn't, but for some reason a lot of people want to pretend it is. "Donald Trump is going to make a great President" is not political correctness. But he obviously isn't, and for some reason a lot of people want to pretend he is. It does work both ways. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 It does work both ways. Is that political correctness? It's not true, but you obviously want to believe it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Political Correctness is a name given to the reactions from people that don't like things that other people do, or things that other people express. These reactions are just human nature. They aren't some kind of program that can be shut down. Political correctness is when people are easily outraged at what others say which goes against the mandated beliefs of a political ideology which has become more or less the accepted mainstream. We can see that on this topic and though this site, where people, invariably on the left, get outraged at the opinions others hold, or the way they express themselves, and try (and this is the essence of political correctness) to get them shut down. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Political correctness is when people are easily outraged at what others say which goes against the mandated beliefs of a political ideology which has become more or less the accepted mainstream. We can see that on this topic and though this site, where people, invariably on the left, get outraged at the opinions others hold, or the way they express themselves, and try (and this is the essence of political correctness) to get them shut down. Political correctness is not limited to the group of people in your head that you call "the left". Its prevalent all over the political spectrum. Everyone has their sacred cows. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Political correctness is not limited to the group of people in your head that you call "the left". Its prevalent all over the political spectrum. Everyone has their sacred cows. Everyone does, but the unanimity of groupthink on the left is a characteristic of their ideology, as is their determination to silence and punish anyone who disagrees with their opinions. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Everyone does, but the unanimity of groupthink on the left is a characteristic of their ideology, as is their determination to silence and punish anyone who disagrees with their opinions. No.... again your taking about imaginary people in your head, and there's no difference in the prevalence of this phenomenon between the left and right. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) No.... again your taking about imaginary people in your head, and there's no difference in the prevalence of this phenomenon between the left and right. Riiight. You can't find a better example then rabble.ca, a place where the sheltered minds of the progressive gather to engage in mutual stroking and squawking about those "enemies" who disagree with them. No contrary views, however mild, however polite, are acceptable there. Most of the Left on this site despise contrary views, too, and are continually trying to shut them down and shout over them by insulting those who express them. Edited April 21, 2016 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Riiight. You can't find a better example then rabble.ca, a place where the sheltered minds of the progressive gather to engage in mutual stroking and squawking about those "enemies" who disagree with them. No contrary views, however mild, however polite, are acceptable there. Most of the Left on this site despise contrary views, too, and are continually trying to shut them down and shout over them by insulting those who express them. People on the right do the exact same thing. Edited April 22, 2016 by dre Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 People on the right do the exact same thing. Very rarely. There are no, and as far as I know, has never been a conservative web site where anyone who challenges conservative views is immediately banned. You don't see conservatives shouting and blowing whistles and blocking entrance to speeches being given by leftists or progressives. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Most of the Left on this site despise contrary views, too, and are continually trying to shut them down and shout over them by insulting those who express them.Shout them down on a print medium, eh? U mad, bro? Quote "Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions." --Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?Impact Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very rarely. There are no, and as far as I know, has never been a conservative web site where anyone who challenges conservative views is immediately banned. You don't see conservatives shouting and blowing whistles and blocking entrance to speeches being given by leftists or progressives. Ezra Levant's ranting site is exactly that. I was banned there within a week. I merely raised views which were not singing in the hymnbook, and for that I got called names that my mother would wash my mouth out with soap for. I got accused of saying all sorts of things I never said. The absolute worst thing I did was tell about 3 people (and never the same person twice) that I don't respond to juvenile comments. I was banned in about a week. They don't want contrarian views. Ezra pretends he has a different view, but if you don't bow down and follow his command then you are out. b.t.w. There were also several good exchanges with people on that site, but by far it is the hangout of children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCanMan Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Political Correctness isn't a "thing" that can "go". The author of the OP does not seem to understand what it even is. Political Correctness is a name given to the reactions from people that don't like things that other people do, or things that other people express. These reactions are just human nature. They aren't some kind of program that can be shut down. Political correctness is when "special interest groups" get to make whatever claims they want, real or imagined, about the "majority" but it is considered horribly inappropriate to point out the obvious flaws or double standards in their agendas. Quote If CNN gave an infinite number of monkeys an infinite number of typewriters, leftists would believe everything they typed. If you missed something on the Cultist Narrative Network, don't worry, the dolt horde here will make sure everyone hears it. Kamala didn't get where she is because of her achievements or anything that came out of her mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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