The laziest argument against Political Correctness

[Symmetry]

So, being anti- poliiticaly correct is kind of a lazy talking point nowadays. I'm interested in figuring out the laziest argument you're come across.

[thegreekdog]

Clearly the first one is the laziest because it can be applied to any situation.

[mrswdk]

I take back my post in another thread stating that the only people who say 'political correctness' are people complaining about it. Apparently Symmetry says 'political correctness' as well.

[TA1LGUNN3R]

Laziness is a virtue. It was laziness that brought us everything you use. The chainsaw was invented by some man who really hated using those old saw blades and an axe to cut firewood. It was laziness that brought you a computer because some dude had the idea of making a machine do all the tedious calculations.

Also, blm is racist. Or, it's got as many racist components as the tea party did/does.. Something something death squads.

-TG

[mrswdk]

Laziness is a virtue. It was laziness that brought us everything you use. The chainsaw was invented by some man who really hated using those old saw blades and an axe to cut firewood. It was laziness that brought you a computer because some dude had the idea of making a machine do all the tedious calculations.

The mantra of fat guys slouched in front of the TVs all over the world.

[Serbia]

The OP is lazy.

Bollocks.

[TA1LGUNN3R]

Laziness is a virtue. It was laziness that brought us everything you use. The chainsaw was invented by some man who really hated using those old saw blades and an axe to cut firewood. It was laziness that brought you a computer because some dude had the idea of making a machine do all the tedious calculations.

The mantra of fat guys slouched in front of the TVs all over the world.

The goal of the universe is to do the maximum amount of work with the least expenditure of energy. They are one with thermodynamics.

-TG

[Dukasaur]

Laziness is a virtue. It was laziness that brought us everything you use. The chainsaw was invented by some man who really hated using those old saw blades and an axe to cut firewood. It was laziness that brought you a computer because some dude had the idea of making a machine do all the tedious calculations.

The mantra of fat guys slouched in front of the TVs all over the world.

The goal of the universe is to do the maximum amount of work with the least expenditure of energy. They are one with thermodynamics.

-TG

+1

[Symmetry]

Clearly the first one is the laziest because it can be applied to any situation.

That's why I put it first. It's a lazy trope for people who dislike a basic level of politeness.

[apey]

I can understand both sides of the argument
I am generally a polite person but i can be a real bitch that hurts feelings easily too

[Symmetry]

I can understand both sides of the argument
I am generally a polite person but i can be a real bitch that hurts feelings easily too

I think that there has to be a baseline level of politeness.an accepted level of communication. I think that's key to human behaviour as a society.

The boundaries get pushed around a lot, but that's kind of the point. Political Correctness is about how we talk to other people. It's a basic level of civility that should be, and is, tested regularly.

[apey]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

[Symmetry]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

I don't think it's a matter of sugar-coating. It's mostly about including people.I think that having that kind of spectrum of polte conversation encourages honesty. Don't dismiss someone out of hand, and you'll get an honest response.

Or, if you like, you'll attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

[apey]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

I don't think it's a matter of sugar-coating. It's mostly about including people.I think that having that kind of spectrum of polte conversation encourages honesty. Don't dismiss someone out of hand, and you'll get an honest response.

Or, if you like, you'll attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

like i said i see both sides
And some pc is the way it is because someones pussy got hurt over something mundane so now there is a "nicer word/way" blah blah....
I almost forgot i dont talk politics and religion for a reason!

[Symmetry]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

I don't think it's a matter of sugar-coating. It's mostly about including people.I think that having that kind of spectrum of polte conversation encourages honesty. Don't dismiss someone out of hand, and you'll get an honest response.

Or, if you like, you'll attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

like i said i see both sides
And some pc is the way it is because someones pussy got hurt over something mundane so now there is a "nicer word/way" blah blah....
I almost forgot i dont talk politics and religion for a reason!

I think a lot of people mistake politeness for weakness. As if being civil is a kind of flaw, and being politically incorrect is somehow equivalent to honesty.

[saxitoxin]

So, being anti- poliiticaly correct is kind of a lazy talking point nowadays. I'm interested in figuring out the laziest argument you're come across.

this one -

[william18]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

I don't think it's a matter of sugar-coating. It's mostly about including people.I think that having that kind of spectrum of polte conversation encourages honesty. Don't dismiss someone out of hand, and you'll get an honest response.

Or, if you like, you'll attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

like i said i see both sides
And some pc is the way it is because someones pussy got hurt over something mundane so now there is a "nicer word/way" blah blah....
I almost forgot i dont talk politics and religion for a reason!

I think a lot of people mistake politeness for weakness. As if being civil is a kind of flaw, and being politically incorrect is somehow equivalent to honesty.

I hope you don't take it personally that I oppose all your posts. It's just that we are idealogical opposites.

With that out of the way, political correctness is manners up to a point. Nowadays its verging into being a form of censorship.

[Symmetry]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

I don't think it's a matter of sugar-coating. It's mostly about including people.I think that having that kind of spectrum of polte conversation encourages honesty. Don't dismiss someone out of hand, and you'll get an honest response.

Or, if you like, you'll attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

like i said i see both sides
And some pc is the way it is because someones pussy got hurt over something mundane so now there is a "nicer word/way" blah blah....
I almost forgot i dont talk politics and religion for a reason!

I think a lot of people mistake politeness for weakness. As if being civil is a kind of flaw, and being politically incorrect is somehow equivalent to honesty.

I hope you don't take it personally that I oppose all your posts. It's just that we are idealogical opposites.

With that out of the way, political correctness is manners up to a point. Nowadays its verging into being a form of censorship.

I take very little personally, unless it gets personal. I don't really see PC as a problem.I do get that people see it as a form of censorship, but if I can go ahead and take a guess, can I ask if you're a straight, white male?

I'm not really interested in how you identify yourself, so it's entirely up to you how you respond ti that question. I'm just curious as to whether you've been on an other side.

[jonesthecurl]

Heinlein said that good manners are a "social lubricant". I like that description.
If "PC" means "you mustn't offend anybody" then it's silly. If it means "don't be deliberately insensitive" I'm fine with it.

[Symmetry]

Heinlein said that good manners are a "social lubricant". I like that description.
If "PC" means "you mustn't offend anybody" then it's silly. If it means "don't be deliberately insensitive" I'm fine with it.

I like that phrase. I've always liked Stewart Lee's term that it's "institutionalised politeness". Both accept the term for what it is. A way to talk to other people.

And if that ain't what politics is about, I don't know what is.

[william18]

Tbh sometimes when ppl are politically correct it offends me! Say what you mean dont sugar coat shit it wont make it taste any better.

I don't think it's a matter of sugar-coating. It's mostly about including people.I think that having that kind of spectrum of polte conversation encourages honesty. Don't dismiss someone out of hand, and you'll get an honest response.

Or, if you like, you'll attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

like i said i see both sides
And some pc is the way it is because someones pussy got hurt over something mundane so now there is a "nicer word/way" blah blah....
I almost forgot i dont talk politics and religion for a reason!

I think a lot of people mistake politeness for weakness. As if being civil is a kind of flaw, and being politically incorrect is somehow equivalent to honesty.

I hope you don't take it personally that I oppose all your posts. It's just that we are idealogical opposites.

With that out of the way, political correctness is manners up to a point. Nowadays its verging into being a form of censorship.

I take very little personally, unless it gets personal. I don't really see PC as a problem.I do get that people see it as a form of censorship, but if I can go ahead and take a guess, can I ask if you're a straight, white male?

I'm not really interested in how you identify yourself, so it's entirely up to you how you respond ti that question. I'm just curious as to whether you've been on an other side.

Yep, I am straight white male. I hope that doesn't take away any merits my arguments might have. The fact that someone is scolded for expressing skepticism of issues that the PC agenda tries to propagate is unnerving. If PC agenda or any of it's components are the right thing to do, then they should be able to stand to public scrutiny. I feel like PC tries to minimize this dialogue with the threat of social ostracism.