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diva77

(7,880 posts) Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:31 PM Jul 29

About this "weird" talking point that's circulating amongst dems... [View all]

I like to think of dems as being accepting of people who seem a little different. Aren't we supposed to embrace diversity? I prefer the term "deviant" for rethugs -- seems more accurate. Pres. candidate Harris likes Venn diagrams -- I would say that wherever "weirdness" intersects "deviant" is the object of the "weird" talking point. Apologies to all non-deviant weirdos.

deviant /dē′vē-ənt/
adjective

1. Differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society.

2. Deviating.

3. Having behavior or characteristics differing from that which is normal or expected, especially in an undesirable or socially disapproved manner.
"deviant behavior"

ETA: This post is my opinion only; not meant as a lecture. I don't understand why some of the posts directed at me are so mean and resentful. Oh well. There is no pearl clutching. Just someone who wasn't in on the purpose of the weirdness talking points. Enjoy your day, everybody

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About this "weird" talking point that's circulating amongst dems... [View all] diva77 Jul 29 OP

... mcar Jul 29 #1

I think it's OK for a short burst. But beyond that it becomes sophomoric. LeftInTX Jul 29 #2

Sophomoric propaganda works. Repeat. Rinse. Repeat. Rinse. Marcus IM Jul 29 #5

That souns just like something someone else once said. Interesting... Torchlight Jul 29 #10

we're just going with the flow. And it's getting under trump's skin ecstatic Jul 29 #3

The term "weird" is better. Irish_Dem Jul 29 #4

We only need it for a few months orthoclad Jul 30 #56

I think we should switch it up every 2 or 3 weeks. Irish_Dem Jul 30 #58

I'm thinking until the election, then orthoclad Jul 30 #60

After the election it is a whole new ballgame. Irish_Dem Jul 30 #61

Governing doesn't start orthoclad Jul 31 #63

Governing will start the second the vote count comes in. Irish_Dem Jul 31 #64

There is a difference between "hyperfocused on D&D" weird and "middle school kids need genital inspections before WhiskeyGrinder Jul 29 #6

You and I don't always agree, but when we do... yardwork Jul 29 #13

Don't over-think things. Sogo Jul 29 #7

Please, let's not microsplit hairs. Trump is not just weird, he is FUCKING WEIRD. Yes, WEIRD WEIRD WEIRD! Deek1935 Jul 29 #8

I'm weird. Trump is weirder. orthoclad Jul 29 #9

Oh for Fuck's sake edhopper Jul 29 #11

Unilateral disarmament always Prairie Gates Jul 29 #20

So sick of all the pearl-clutching scolding. Sky Jewels Jul 29 #37

yup obamanut2012 Jul 30 #46

You have to remember who of all people they are talking about, tRUMP and his scumbags have long been SWBTATTReg Jul 29 #12

Weirdness aside, there are some mean sounding responses here - kind of surprising. Oh well. I don't have media diva77 Jul 29 #14

Trump is all about the middle school emotional level of being "cool." wnylib Jul 30 #54

Yes. It's calling the bully weird. Quiet Em Jul 30 #59

I've been calling him a weird dude for years FrankBooth Jul 29 #15

There is formal usage. There is informal usage. rarely the 'twain shall meet. Torchlight Jul 29 #16

Yeah John Shaft Jul 29 #17

I think there's good weird and bad weird. alarimer Jul 29 #18

Creepy weird is the vibe. That is what is meant. boston bean Jul 29 #21

I agree with you democrattotheend Jul 29 #19

Thank you for your post, democrattotheend. I am sorry you have had to endure name calling like that. Good for you for diva77 Jul 29 #32

JFC enough with the scolding ibegurpard Jul 29 #22

We've got to denormalize their BS. Trump's insanity has been normalized for too long. MaryMagdaline Jul 29 #23

It's weird not to be accepting of others. SalviaBlue Jul 29 #24

Give us a fucking break with the "we 're better than this" pearl clutching DFab420 Jul 29 #25

Yeah, those rightwing deviants sure are weird. Think. Again. Jul 29 #26

This is the kind of shit that keeps us losing. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 29 #27

There is a good type of "weird" and a bad type of "weird"... kentuck Jul 30 #55

This isn't about us Blue Owl Jul 29 #28

I think creepy works better Doc Sportello Jul 29 #29

I'm glad you said this. Music Man Jul 29 #30

I think it'll work to get us past the DNC. BluesRunTheGame Jul 29 #31

It seems like it's incredibly effective at triggering MAGAts. TygrBright Jul 29 #33

The word "weird" is a stab to the heart of white males airing grievances, especially when women call them that. Efilroft Sul Jul 29 #34

It is time for the messed up assholes to stop being allowed "default" status TheKentuckian Jul 29 #35

I LOVE the use of weird. It's getting under their skin. That is fantastic. Ferrets are Cool Jul 29 #36

Don't overthink it. edisdead Jul 29 #38

Good lord.... edisdead Jul 29 #39

Lol XanaDUer2 Jul 31 #65

My favorite rhetorician, Professor Jennifer Mercieca, says it's an important strategy to "weirdify" Trump, Vance, summer_in_TX Jul 30 #40

I rather call Trump et al Assholes LostOne4Ever Jul 30 #41

Sure and then somebody will point out the sexual aspect of the term 'asshole' Voltaire2 Jul 30 #45

I see it as a way to mitigate Trump's labeling and demeaning of other people who question or oppose him. jalan48 Jul 30 #42

OMG. IT'S WORKING. GaYellowDawg Jul 30 #43

the word can be changed; the strategy needs to go harder strauberry Jul 30 #44

Gloves are OFF, and they are FUCKING WEIRD! Brainfodder Jul 30 #47

I just don't like it. It feels awkward and forced. Bonx Jul 30 #48

The whole RNC Convention looked like a gathering of Lizard People Chakaconcarne Jul 30 #49

And still ANOTHER newdayneeded Jul 30 #50

Language is VERY important. That's how they got ALL the power they have. NoSheep Jul 30 #51

Weird post. Basso8vb Jul 30 #52

I don't think people are being mean Keepthesoulalive Jul 30 #53

Not Meant As A Lecture? ProfessorGAC Jul 30 #57

It's funny, but like the couch & dolphin thing, it doesn't increase our support among voters Bucky Jul 30 #62