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Martin Eden

(15,679 posts)
56. It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:17 AM
8 hrs ago

Not just profanity, but the lies and the jevenile level rhetoric.

The people can't be painted with such a broad brush. Elections are most often won on the margins, motivating souls to the polls and persuading the swing voters. If you think those people don't exist, you are terribly mistaken. I have yet to hear a convincing argument that Democrats in office and pundits on the left dropping F-bombs will help our cause.

Sure, Democratic leaders need to demonstrate more fire in their belly and passion in their speech. They can do that without profanity on their lips, which would turn more people off than on.

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Didn't the NYT actually have the nerve to write some scolding story senseandsensibility Yesterday #1
They are the fucking worst PCIntern Yesterday #2
Officious prick you say? BattleRow Yesterday #12
Fuck them. paleotn Yesterday #21
why not add the word FUCK to the dictionary? CountAllVotes Yesterday #3
Your President thinks so... PCIntern Yesterday #5
He makes me so sick! CountAllVotes Yesterday #9
Oh Jesus Fucking Christ... mr715 Yesterday #7
Make that A-O-Fuckin'-K! calimary 23 hrs ago #27
Last I looked "fuck" was in all of the high end dictionaries... Wounded Bear 23 hrs ago #28
I think it's been okay for ages, actually... buzzycrumbhunger 22 hrs ago #47
Can't help but use it for the destruction this maniac is doing to all of us vapor2 19 hrs ago #50
Fuck is in many dictionaries radical noodle 19 hrs ago #52
I play a word game and I find it so annoying that naughty words don't count. travelingthrulife 7 hrs ago #61
Been using that and its variations for years, lol. mwmisses4289 7 hrs ago #64
I Hear You, I Agree With Your Stance, But Alas, It IS In The Dictionary..... ColoringFool 2 hrs ago #77
I'm pretty sure it's been in the dictionary for a while, lol. ShazzieB 12 min ago #78
;-{).... Goonch Yesterday #4
Dear PCIntern, it's Sunday! usonian Yesterday #6
A variant: SCantiGOP 8 hrs ago #57
I learned from my grandmother. (Slightly off-topic) usonian 7 hrs ago #60
Grammar rules are made to be broken! mwmisses4289 7 hrs ago #65
Absolutely right SCantiGOP 6 hrs ago #66
That's easy for you to say! usonian 5 hrs ago #72
I've said it many times regarding profanity Skittles Yesterday #8
I'm long past finding the "traditional" "swear words" offensive. MLWR Yesterday #15
? Skittles 23 hrs ago #35
This. 1000% paleotn Yesterday #22
It's lost its shock value. Boomerproud Yesterday #10
It does not shock me CountAllVotes Yesterday #11
I so agree. efhmc Yesterday #14
It Works for Trump Because Lowered Standards Give Him More Running Room WizumbODaSage Yesterday #16
I am able to watch MSNBC online CountAllVotes Yesterday #17
Wow! That works great for me on my phone. I haven't tried it on my tablet yet. Thank you so much! liberalla 23 hrs ago #40
I use it all of the time CountAllVotes 21 hrs ago #48
You may find it inappropriate as I'm sure many do but it does not mean she is poorly educated. chowder66 Yesterday #18
That is fucking cool. mr715 22 hrs ago #45
lol chowder66 21 hrs ago #49
Oh horse shit. paleotn Yesterday #23
Educated as fuck! mr715 22 hrs ago #46
Utter Nonsense Betty Boom 23 hrs ago #42
The unread can't use profanity to effect. enigmania 6 hrs ago #71
It used to be a strong word. In these times, I find that it is no longer strong enough. Marie Marie 3 hrs ago #75
Yes, used too much it is rather boring. mwmisses4289 6 hrs ago #67
Dick Cheney, 2004 vanamonde Yesterday #13
Doesn't matter popsdenver Yesterday #19
Fuckin' Ay Skippy! BidenRocks Yesterday #20
The best insults and swear words aren't in the English/US language . . . Aussie105 23 hrs ago #24
It's a word. Like any other word. paleotn 23 hrs ago #25
Kill the tone argument. Iggo 23 hrs ago #26
Spanish cuss words are the best! EndlessMaze 23 hrs ago #29
I've noticed NPR not being so dreadfully delight for the last few months underpants 23 hrs ago #30
Bring Sen. Mazie Hirono BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #31
You said it, brother. Joinfortmill 23 hrs ago #32
Netanyahu has hurt the USA as well, Bibi is helping TSF to destroy the U.S.. nt Exp 23 hrs ago #33
Finally Blue_Roses 23 hrs ago #34
Obama was castigated for using the phrase "we kicked his ass." Orrex 23 hrs ago #36
Good to know.. TY! Cha 23 hrs ago #37
I grew up on Frank Zappa, the Fuggs , Captain Beefart... BurnDoubt 23 hrs ago #38
I think Trump was justly criticized for dropping the F-bomb Martin Eden 23 hrs ago #39
Yes:when they go low, we go high, right??? PCIntern 22 hrs ago #43
So we go relentless, pulling no punches Martin Eden 19 hrs ago #54
The national discourse cannot be lowered PCIntern 10 hrs ago #55
It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump Martin Eden 8 hrs ago #56
No one is advocating the abrogation of principle. PCIntern 8 hrs ago #58
Profanity from Democratic leaders is being advocated in this thread Martin Eden 7 hrs ago #62
I agree. Be direct, but not fucking direct, dipshit! NoSheep 6 hrs ago #70
I think others curse besides and beypnd Mr trump Torchlight 22 hrs ago #44
If I remember correctly... oldsoldierfadingfast 23 hrs ago #41
There's No "Fuck" in Broccoli!! The Roux Comes First 19 hrs ago #51
Hold my beer... JoseBalow 7 hrs ago #63
Rec'd for the 'Rocky III' reference.... Jack Valentino 19 hrs ago #53
So I have a story for you: PCIntern 6 hrs ago #68
Just remember: Water seeks its own level. phxjurist 8 hrs ago #59
Fuck is a very versatile word. patphil 6 hrs ago #69
Nicely done PCIntern jfz9580m 5 hrs ago #73
Profanity is a linguistic crutch used by unintelligent fucking assholes. Wait a minute.... Gary 50 4 hrs ago #74
I hadn''t turned on MSNBC in forever, but wanted to see Budapest celebrate... & I not only heard Alex Wagner say "fuck," deurbano 2 hrs ago #76
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