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Title: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Fins4ever on October 09, 2012, 01:17:37 pm Has America lost it's friggin mind and threw logic and common sense out the window? Last month I read an article of a 5 yr. old boy for wearing an "out of state college shirt" and now this.
http://www.hlntv.com/video/2011/12/05/boy-suspended-calls-teacher-cute http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/22/oklahoma-5-year-old-in-trouble-for-wearing-university-of-michigan-shirt/ Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Dolphster on October 09, 2012, 01:33:08 pm As an American, I am offended that you would suggest that this is the land of the offended. ;D
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: badger6 on October 09, 2012, 02:10:53 pm Has America lost it's friggin mind and threw logic and common sense out the window? Last month I read an article of a 5 yr. old boy for wearing an "out of state college shirt" and now this. http://www.hlntv.com/video/2011/12/05/boy-suspended-calls-teacher-cute http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/22/oklahoma-5-year-old-in-trouble-for-wearing-university-of-michigan-shirt/ Didn't really notice much of this politically correct bullshit until the early 90s. Ever since it's gotten worse and worse. My motto, say what you want and watch the whining pussies come out of the wood work. They'll scan every word you say to them just to find something to whine and argue about. Kinda fun watching them get all worked up, lol..... Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: CF DolFan on October 09, 2012, 02:23:49 pm Just being an American is offensive these days and sadly, that's not a joke. :-\
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Fins4ever on October 09, 2012, 03:38:07 pm Didn't really notice much of this politically correct bullshit until the early 90s. Ever since it's gotten worse and worse. My motto, say what you want and watch the whining pussies come out of the wood work. They'll scan every word you say to them just to find something to whine and argue about. Kinda fun watching them get all worked up, lol..... Whoever came up with the term "politically correct" needs a good ass kicking! Probably another life time politician trying not to offend anyone, rather than taking a stand in what they believe in. Remind you of anybody? LOL Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: bsmooth on October 09, 2012, 03:41:18 pm Whoever came up with the term "politically correct" is a big pussy and needs a good ass kicking! Probably another life time politician trying not to offend anyone, rather than taking a stand in what they believe in. Remind you of anybody? LOL Reminds me a lot of the Christians who cry and whine that they are persecuted in this country. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Thundergod on October 09, 2012, 05:35:20 pm Didn't really notice much of this politically correct bullshit until the early 90s. Ever since it's gotten worse and worse. My motto, say what you want and watch the whining pussies come out of the wood work. They'll scan every word you say to them just to find something to whine and argue about. Kinda fun watching them get all worked up, lol..... Word. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Fins4ever on October 09, 2012, 07:17:48 pm Reminds me a lot of the Christians who cry and whine that they are persecuted in this country. Huh? Someone let the lions out? Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Landshark on October 09, 2012, 07:43:40 pm The problem with politically correct is that more often than not, it replaces doing what's right.
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Brian Fein on October 10, 2012, 09:47:53 am ^^ Politically correct is changing the definition of "what's right"
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Landshark on October 10, 2012, 11:08:09 am ^^ Politically correct is changing the definition of "what's right" I agree there. I saw on the news that spanking a child is illegal in one state now. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Dave Gray on October 10, 2012, 11:10:20 am I agree there. I saw on the news that spanking a child is illegal in one state now. I'm highly suspicious of this statement. Can you provide a link? Perhaps you're mistaking "school spanking" or something related??? Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Landshark on October 10, 2012, 11:24:53 am I'm highly suspicious of this statement. Can you provide a link? Perhaps you're mistaking "school spanking" or something related??? Here you go. http://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/family/item/13005-delaware-law-bans-parents-from-spanking-their-kids Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Fins4ever on October 10, 2012, 11:31:12 am Don't know if it is illegal, but I thought they stopped spanking YEARS AGO. The schools our son attended in FL. never spanked kids.
You know, I have been trying to think when all this started to get crazy and the best I can figure is things started going south when McDonald was sued for over a mil for hot coffee. Ever read some warning notices these days? Crazy. I remember reading about a guy who sued Winnebago for not telling him that once he put the camper on cruise control that he still had to steer the vehicle. Apparently, he set the CC and got up to go make a sandwich. Of course the vehicle went off the road and crashed. THEY WALK AMONG US. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Phishfan on October 10, 2012, 11:32:43 am I would dare say this law will be amended. The goal as stated is not to outlaw spanking but as it is written anything causing "Pain" is against the law. I expect to see the courts step in or for their legislature to voluntarily amend it.
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Dave Gray on October 10, 2012, 12:00:18 pm Here you go. http://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/family/item/13005-delaware-law-bans-parents-from-spanking-their-kids Thanks. Interesting. I've never even heard of this. I was researching a little bit and I can't seem to find a straight source of what the bill really is for. Everything I'm finding (including the link you sent) seem to be scare tactics of "what the bill could mean". Perhaps it's a bigger deal, but it appears to be an attempt to cut down on child abuse, but that may spill over into harsh parenting, given how its interpreted. I can't seem to find a straight story on what it is, though. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Landshark on October 10, 2012, 12:02:44 pm Don't know if it is illegal, but I thought they stopped spanking YEARS AGO. The schools our son attended in FL. never spanked kids. They did stop spanking years ago in public schools. But this law refers to parents spanking their children. Thanks. Interesting. I've never even heard of this. I was researching a little bit and I can't seem to find a straight source of what the bill really is for. Everything I'm finding (including the link you sent) seem to be scare tactics of "what the bill could mean". Perhaps it's a bigger deal, but it appears to be an attempt to cut down on child abuse, but that may spill over into harsh parenting, given how its interpreted. I can't seem to find a straight story on what it is, though. No problem, Dave. Bottom line is this: These "politically correct" laws have taken away a parent's ability to discipline their children. As a result, you have a generation of kids that is being raised with no respect for authority. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Fins4ever on October 10, 2012, 12:10:48 pm They did stop spanking years ago in public schools. But this law refers to parents spanking their children. Holy crap. More government involvement in our personal lives. Here is a real nut scorcher for ya...THE FOOD POLICE! Heard CA. is doing this too (of course) lol http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2012/02/15/why-are-the-food-police-inspecting-school-lunches.htm Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Landshark on October 10, 2012, 12:36:30 pm Holy crap. More government involvement in our personal lives. Here is a real nut scorcher for ya...THE FOOD POLICE! Heard CA. is doing this too (of course) lol http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2012/02/15/why-are-the-food-police-inspecting-school-lunches.htm I think Hoodie posted in another thread that in NYC they are looking to ban large sodas Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: badger6 on October 10, 2012, 01:04:58 pm ^^^ and the libs want to grow the Govt and more regulation, bwahahahaha. The USA is becoming the latest episode of "idiots gone wild".
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Dave Gray on October 10, 2012, 01:29:03 pm ^ Actually, the soda ban in NYC is pushed by a Republican.
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: badger6 on October 10, 2012, 01:36:03 pm ^ Actually, the soda ban in NYC is pushed by a Republican. Actually, I was referring to the school lunch thing. I was reading so quickly that I missed the soda ban part. And thanks, I didn't know that the soda ban was by a Republican. I still think that it's ridiculous. But having said that, I think we all know that the libs are the ones that want more government and regulations intruding into our lives. Alas, too bad we can't test drive Ron Paul for a couple years instead of these two idiot clowns we have on the ballot.... Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Brian Fein on October 10, 2012, 01:46:50 pm I think Hoodie posted in another thread that in NYC they are looking to ban large sodas And no refills. No drinks over 16 oz.If you ask me, that's horse crap. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Landshark on October 10, 2012, 01:51:33 pm Actually, I was referring to the school lunch thing. I was reading so quickly that I missed the soda ban part. And thanks, I didn't know that the soda ban was by a Republican. I still think that it's ridiculous. But having said that, I think we all know that the libs are the ones that want more government and regulations intruding into our lives. Alas, too bad we can't test drive Ron Paul for a couple years instead of these two idiot clowns we have on the ballot.... Funny thing you mentioned that the liberals are trying to intrude in our lives and playing a modern day Robin Hood. A colleague of mine who teaches college statistics e-mailed me these numbers. Here are the ten poorest cities in America with the percentage of residents they have living at or below the poverty level, and the last year they've had a Republican mayor: 1. Detroit , MI- 32.5% 1961 2. Buffalo , NY- 29.9% 1954 3. Cincinnati , OH- 27.8% 1984 4. Cleveland , OH- 27.0% 1989 5. Miami , FL- 26.9% (tied) never 5. St. Louis , MO- 26.9% (tied) 1949 7. El Paso , TX- 26.4% never 8. Milwaukee , WI- 26.2% 1908 9. Philadelphia , PA- 25.1% 1952 10. Newark , NJ- 24.2% 1907 Bottom line is this: These people are voting for the candidate who promises to help the poor and give more to the poor, and they are STILL POOR. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Phishfan on October 10, 2012, 02:22:45 pm I think we all know that the libs are the ones that want more government and regulations intruding into our lives. Yea we all know it, except for the example already stated, the example of regulating abortion, the example of Romney Care, etc. Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: MyGodWearsAHoodie on October 10, 2012, 02:35:25 pm Maybe its OP who suffers for the is easily offendedness. Seems like he finds a bunch of non stories every day on various obscure websites and posted them here to complain about every nit and nat.
Title: Re: U.S.A.: Land of the offended Post by: Fins4ever on October 10, 2012, 05:16:26 pm ^ Actually, the soda ban in NYC is pushed by a Republican. It is being pushed by Mayor Bloomberg, who is currently an Independent but has been a democrat as well as a republican. I think it passed. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/08/few-know-bloombergs-party-affiliation-poll-finds/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/bloomberg-soda-ban-new-york-board-health-approval-tweets_n_1881270.html |