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Private autopsy reportedly reveals Ferguson teen shot six times;police[W:302,693:992]

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You stick with your feelings and I'll just stick with the facts.

Feelings? Nah, that how liberals make their decisions....Projection like yours is yet another liberal trait...
 
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The word "thug" isn't the new "n" word. It's an old word that I would bet most of us have used at least once in our lives. It isn't a code word and it doesn't mean a black person. It means what it always meant. No racism whatsoever, no matter how hard someone tries to make it a racial slur.

Happy Friday Rob!

"Thug" and "ghetto" can be used in the same context as the n-word. There are times when those words are used that they would have been replaced with the n-word 50 years ago.
 
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"Thug" and "ghetto" can be used in the same context as the n-word. There are times when those words are used that they would have been replaced with the n-word 50 years ago.

No, I think that exists largely in your mind. It's not a replacement word and those who would use it as such still use the "N" word anyway. I suppose when some politicians use it they are hoping it means that to certain voters. Thug is more on the order of the older "ruffian" anyway.
 
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"Thug" and "ghetto" can be used in the same context as the n-word. There are times when those words are used that they would have been replaced with the n-word 50 years ago.

Promoting such things as "code words", and "dog whistles" are only ways to politically attack the opponents. It's all Bull ****. Words have meanings.
 
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"Thug" and "ghetto" can be used in the same context as the n-word. There are times when those words are used that they would have been replaced with the n-word 50 years ago.

What about 'whitey' and 'cracker'?
 
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What about 'whitey' and 'cracker'?

Those don't count. They aren't equally as racist because they are directed at white people. Or rather...white people don't care.
 
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No, I think that exists largely in your mind. It's not a replacement word and those who would use it as such still use the "N" word anyway. I suppose when some politicians use it they are hoping it means that to certain voters. Thug is more on the order of the older "ruffian" anyway.

Perhaps you aren't aware of "Thug Life" and e-thug memes. It's not referring to bikers, steel workers, or fisherman. Like I said, it can be used in that context. I didn't say it was always used in place of the n-word.
 
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Promoting such things as "code words", and "dog whistles" are only ways to politically attack the opponents. It's all Bull ****. Words have meanings.

You mean like "enhanced interrogation" and "intelligent design"?
 
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You mean like "enhanced interrogation" and "intelligent design"?

Very good, same thing from the other side....I guess that makes it ok in your mind right?
 
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What about 'whitey' and 'cracker'?

Sure, they can be used in a context like that too.
 
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Very good, same thing from the other side....I guess that makes it ok in your mind right?

It's all about context. Some people have trouble understanding nuanced points because they are used to black and white thinking, pardon the pun.
 
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What about 'whitey' and 'cracker'?

What about them? Is it your position those are replacement words?
 
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It's all about context. Some people have trouble understanding nuanced points because they are used to black and white thinking, pardon the pun.

More "weasel" logic....I prefer to believe most often say what they mean, and only use "context" to get away with it.
 
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"Thug" and "ghetto" can be used in the same context as the n-word. There are times when those words are used that they would have been replaced with the n-word 50 years ago.

Lots of words can be used in the same context as the "n" word. So?

The assertion that when a person says "thug", he or she is using it instead of the "n" word is nonsense. People who want to use the "n" word will do it, and not sugar coat it. And most people who use the word "thug" use it with the same intent it's been used for for 2 centuries.
 
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More "weasel" logic....I prefer to believe most often say what they mean, and only use "context" to get away with it.

I believe most people are full of crap, to varying degrees.
 
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"Thug" and "ghetto" can be used in the same context as the n-word. There are times when those words are used that they would have been replaced with the n-word 50 years ago.

The "n" word is a slur used to denigrate and intimidate an entire race. Thug is used to selectively single out and define violent, "thugish" members of any group. "Mafia thugs" Potentially biggoted? (Italian Americans after all?), "Teamster thugs", "Nazi thugs". In all these case, we know exactly what the meaning is and the actions that earned that lable. Has nothing to do with race and to assume it does any time it is used is vacuous and, in reality, a form of passive racism. Instead of questioning how the word is used, the better option is to investigate and discuss the actions of the individuals to which the term is appropriately applied.
 
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I believe most people are full of crap, to varying degrees.

Heh, heh....On that we can agree.
 
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Perhaps you aren't aware of "Thug Life" and e-thug memes. It's not referring to bikers, steel workers, or fisherman. Like I said, it can be used in that context. I didn't say it was always used in place of the n-word.

Well, if you were a rapper or into the rap scene I'd expect there is a whole body of language that sounds like a slam from your re-engineered slang.
 
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What about 'whitey' and 'cracker'?

Those words are reserved for Al Sharpton and Charlie Rangel. In fact, I'm pretty sure they have them copyrighted.
 
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Well, if you were a rapper or into the rap scene I'd expect there is a whole body of language that sounds like a slam from your re-engineered slang.

How do you know he isn't a rapper? I'll bet that avatar is the cover of his latest album.
 
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Well, if you were a rapper or into the rap scene I'd expect there is a whole body of language that sounds like a slam from your re-engineered slang.

Language evolves. It is not static. Remember when the pound sign and number sign were this: #? Ask a 12 year old what it is. Remember emoticons and smilies? Now they are emojis.
 
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How do you know he isn't a rapper? I'll bet that avatar is the cover of his latest album.

I am no rapper. I like music about oranges. :lol:
 
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I believe most people are full of crap, to varying degrees.

That statement is full of crap and offends me.
 
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Language evolves. It is not static. Remember when the pound sign and number sign were this: #? Ask a 12 year old what it is. Remember emoticons and smilies? Now they are emojis.

I hear that 'ninja' is the new code for nigger, and is now considered offensive.
 
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