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BainsBane

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13. Bigotry

Fri Jan 10, 2014, 02:31 PM

Jan 2014

Last edited Fri Jan 10, 2014, 06:29 PM - Edit history (1)

Is not only offensive, it's diametrically opposed to what the Democratic Party, progressivism, and liberalism stands for. There is no reason for bigotry to be allowed here or in any civilized space. It fits in well at the Conservative Cave, however, as that is the sort of mentality that finds such "jokes" funny. Of course they aren't jokes because they aren't funny. Rather they are an expression of who the person who tells them is: a bigot.

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What jokes and forms of humor would you want banned from DU? [View all] quinnox Jan 2014 OP

Hmm...seems to be an agenda here. Atman Jan 2014 #1

Its all very slanted. Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #20

these are the same people so very offended by discussions of sexism and white privilege... bettyellen Jan 2014 #28

it is a moderated site, with a purportedly progressive POV. why is that a problem? it ain't Reddit. bettyellen Jan 2014 #2

Perchance the Purportedly Progressive POV has been Purloined by Purple Pirates Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #117

gosh you should spend more time surfing there, seems to be more your cup of tea. bettyellen Jan 2014 #134

I'm flattered that you seem to think you know so much about me. Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #136

The problem is that such jokes aren't usually funny el_bryanto Jan 2014 #3

All jokes are good at du unless hidden by a jury. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #4

Holy Generality, Batman! Atman Jan 2014 #9

I know, a whole bunch of comedians, some considered comic geniuses, just found out they are flawed.. quinnox Jan 2014 #12

Many many comedians have severly flawed characters. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #15

yep, and that is perhaps one reason they are so funny quinnox Jan 2014 #25

Here is a great one for you. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #31

here is something for you - Jesus said - How can you say to your brother, quinnox Jan 2014 #38

Exactly. Understand your own flaws in finding humor in fat and other hateful jokes. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #43

All I ask is you consider those words, and think about how they might apply to yourself quinnox Jan 2014 #45

You have been absolutley schooled on your need to find humor in fat jokes. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #52

Yet what happens when we rationalize that plank in our own eyes as merely "comedy"? LanternWaste Jan 2014 #112

I am glad to know you find humor in fat jokes. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #14

Come down to Florida? I'm from Florida. Atman Jan 2014 #18

If someone is in high school or older... NCTraveler Jan 2014 #23

your blatant misogyny got you banned from the feminist group. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #33

The self-defined martyr's way of stating, "I hate the consequences of what I speak freely". LanternWaste Jan 2014 #114

The self-defined word police way of stating "I will tell you what is appropriate to say." Atman Jan 2014 #118

From Florida BainsBane Jan 2014 #129

A resort beach town Atman Jan 2014 #133

psst. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #19

You put a lot of work into that. Atman Jan 2014 #48

actually, finding it was very easy. 2 minutes of work. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #58

Note that you also ingored everything I said. Atman Jan 2014 #62

anyone can claim to be a civil rights hero in real life. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #64

Keep making shit up. Keep it up. Atman Jan 2014 #66

roll the tape. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #68

Go ahead. I've stated myself clearly. Atman Jan 2014 #72

yes, you care so much about GLBT people and women geek tragedy Jan 2014 #75

The quote you post are pretty damning...to you. Atman Jan 2014 #79

which is why every glbt person in that thread was reading you the riot act. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #81

Keep it up. Keep it up. Atman Jan 2014 #83

ah, now you're using mental illness as an insult. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #89

And I don't give you props for anything. Atman Jan 2014 #94

OMG. NARAL again BainsBane Jan 2014 #135

Can you find a single fat joke I've posted? Atman Jan 2014 #29

I can pass judgement on anyone I want. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #36

Come down to Florida, Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #49

While yet still others may simply rationalize debasing others for amusement as... LanternWaste Jan 2014 #110

I agree. redqueen Jan 2014 #22

Of course you do. Atman Jan 2014 #51

Why don't you take this opportunity to explain how rape culture is "a HoF invention" redqueen Jan 2014 #55

Yes, in fact, I already responded to that. Atman Jan 2014 #59

You didn't reply to me. nt redqueen Jan 2014 #70

I'm sorry that you can post something as innocent as..... NCTraveler Jan 2014 #67

Well I'm glad you did. redqueen Jan 2014 #78

None, if that was good enough for George Carlin, it should be good enough for DU. 11 Bravo Jan 2014 #5

Polls like this one. Brickbat Jan 2014 #6

It's funny. A-Schwarzenegger Jan 2014 #7

"(censored), (censored) and (censored) walk into a (censored) and the (censored) says..." brooklynite Jan 2014 #8

LOL quinnox Jan 2014 #10

Alerting. I know exactly the joke you mean. (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2014 #46

"Chickens" should still be on the table Brother Buzz Jan 2014 #11

Bigotry BainsBane Jan 2014 #13

Hmm...I'll put you down as a vote for "Fuck it, all forms of humor should be banned! Yea, I..." quinnox Jan 2014 #16

No, put me down for expecting humor BainsBane Jan 2014 #24

just for the record, I do no 'hate' fat people. Whisp Jan 2014 #65

As shocking as this may be BainsBane Jan 2014 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author BainsBane Jan 2014 #120

So you are going to quit making fun of Mitch McConnel for looking like a turtle? snooper2 Jan 2014 #93

That's gonna leave a mark! Atman Jan 2014 #95

Hope he has a tough shell! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #101

right. . .. BainsBane Jan 2014 #130

Did you actually read that thread? BainsBane Jan 2014 #119

I've only got so many minutes dedicated to finding snooper2 Jan 2014 #138

Your effort was clearly BainsBane Jan 2014 #141

Try this pintobean Jan 2014 #147

Because rape is so funny? frazzled Jan 2014 #17

*double take* quinnox Jan 2014 #21

because it's a common topic of comedy BainsBane Jan 2014 #26

From the poll's implicit suggestion that frazzled Jan 2014 #32

Only jokes about disability. In particular, intellectual disability. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #27

so jokes about children getting raped is okay with you? men getting raped? good to know. bettyellen Jan 2014 #35

I find it hard to imagine a funny joke about those topics. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #42

you never made that a criteria. and rightfully so, because it's subjective. Bigotry is less so. bettyellen Jan 2014 #47

I suspect the word "funny" or "humorous" shows up in the definition of "joke" somewhere. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #53

HA. if only all jokes were as funny as this post. there are many attempts at humor that fail. bettyellen Jan 2014 #57

"Three fat lesbians walk into a sex shop..." cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #30

no comment quinnox Jan 2014 #54

Knock-knock jokes Spirochete Jan 2014 #34

I guess too many beachbum bob Jan 2014 #37

I bet you know some TERRIFIC Pollack jokes tkmorris Jan 2014 #50

I've got a funny one for you: Orrex Jan 2014 #139

Unfunny ones Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #39

Last three weeks, we've had gender wars, woo wars, Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #40

All fought by pretty much the same people, against the majority of DU. RC Jan 2014 #96

Post #27. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #98

Yep, that's the one. RC Jan 2014 #100

Your momma's so fat, she ate your poll! Nye Bevan Jan 2014 #41

I generally think that humor should be fine. Xyzse Jan 2014 #44

I voted 'pass' because it's not the subject of the jokes that matters, but the attitude implied LeftishBrit Jan 2014 #56

bingo -"There are good jokes that have been told about almost anything, including gender, ethnicity quinnox Jan 2014 #60

If it is, you failed utterly in attempting to make that point. redqueen Jan 2014 #82

speak for yourself quinnox Jan 2014 #88

LOL redqueen Jan 2014 #91

Failed Utterly? ProfessorGAC Jan 2014 #140

Really? Seriously? redqueen Jan 2014 #146

That's a good point. redqueen Jan 2014 #63

yep, jokes meant to entertain and enlighten are different than thinly veiled hate. nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #76

This OP? Orsino Jan 2014 #61

I chose none, because of my sense of humor, we are all adults and Skinner has given us trash thread Autumn Jan 2014 #69

Everything should be made into a joke. No seriousness allowed. nt CJCRANE Jan 2014 #71

Some jokes are just in bad taste... cynatnite Jan 2014 #73

what about everyone favorite past time,mocking the religious leftyohiolib Jan 2014 #74

This thread was about humor, but congrats for getting my favorite pastime (it's one word) in there HERVEPA Jan 2014 #80

thanks for the english lesson while im sure youre perfect in everything you do the op leftyohiolib Jan 2014 #87

I am fat* warrprayer Jan 2014 #77

Well said. redqueen Jan 2014 #90

thanks warrprayer Jan 2014 #92

I believe in 'Freedom of Jokes'. democratisphere Jan 2014 #84

All of them. redwitch Jan 2014 #85

Things that are out of a person's control... Shandris Jan 2014 #86

I don't get it... CFLDem Jan 2014 #97

You don't get what I'm saying? Or something different? Shandris Jan 2014 #102

Hmm good point... CFLDem Jan 2014 #107

I think it's -theoretically- possible for... Shandris Jan 2014 #113

lighten up, francis. pansypoo53219 Jan 2014 #99

Ah yes, the siren call of every mean person -ever-. (n/t) Shandris Jan 2014 #103

Sirens ... hum ... mythical women of the sea, temptresses who caused men JoePhilly Jan 2014 #106

Are you making fun of the Pope ???!!!?????!!!!! kwassa Jan 2014 #123

No Limericks!!!! I hate Nantucket!! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #104

Let's just say that the jokes about him are greatly exaggerated. Initech Jan 2014 #105

That's IT! ... no jokes on DU ... but ... you can post just the punch lines! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #108

Ask and ye shall receive! Initech Jan 2014 #109

Bigotry against Massachusetts islands? kwassa Jan 2014 #122

G.D. is a serious forum for serious people discussing serious topics. lol n/t leeroysphitz Jan 2014 #111

Knock. Knock jokes. Makes light of battery against doors. And... alphafemale Jan 2014 #115

"Drunken Monkey Puppet" Jokes Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #116

I just wanna see the schedule of our weekly war topics. Liberal Veteran Jan 2014 #124

Anyone who thinks that is a new phenomenon or that it's unique to certain people is sorely mistaken PeaceNikki Jan 2014 #127

The humorless are not amused. Comrade Grumpy Jan 2014 #125

this friggen site donco Jan 2014 #126

wait... what? FOX News is too politically correct for you? PeaceNikki Jan 2014 #128

I know, it's so damn inconvenient to stop making offensive jokes NuclearDem Jan 2014 #131

This joke here, right out. Whatever you do, do not post this joke on DU ;-) Electric Monk Jan 2014 #132

None Unrepentant Fenian Jan 2014 #137

First they came for the fat jokes... Captain Stern Jan 2014 #142

I am astounded at the vote for "None, I have a big sense of humor!" William769 Jan 2014 #143

Stupid shit that isn't funny. But, really I don't even want it banned. The First Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #144

I'm sick of the PC in speech. B Calm Jan 2014 #145

Bingo (except they don't really take it differently) Captain Stern Jan 2014 #148

Straw Man Brigade are ruining GD. B Calm Jan 2014 #149