The Boebert Debacle further considerations by Sherman J regarding the comments discussion at https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2025/03/05/sotu-in-brief/ |
My first remark regarding the 'speech' was that I couldn't watch it, knowing how much of a liars' circus it would be. I read articles that provoked me to furious anger about Mofo Mikey xtian terrorist having brave and decent Al Green thrown out. Al Green was, as only a few others do, standing up for his constituency. The 60th anniversary of the Selma Protest March over the edmund pettis bridge, that turned to bloody violence, approaches. It reminded me of the absolutely barbaric and one-sided way in which our failed government runs things. Two absolutely useless people disrupting proceedings in that same chamber were called to mind. As most will have noted, I usually try to express myself in strong language after taking time to think about my choice of words. However, this time, in the heat of anger, I quickly commented: Many times I have expressed appreciation and respect for the contributions of other commentors. I have always expressed respect for honestly defined ethnicities, races, sex and gender. I clearly said:
Semantics, colloquial usage, regional and personal connotations of words vary greatly. In common usage, the term slut has been used in many contexts, often without regard to sex or sexual acts. It is often used in a political or a business sense, sometimes even in a humorous way, as well as referring to loose sexual morals. I am sorry that some commentors took offense at my use of the term.
I apologize for using that term that induced such a response. If I had not been so furiously angry, I would have taken the time, calmed down and chosen a less controversial word. I hope that anyone who was offended will accept my apology and explanation, for I value them and my discussion relationship with them. Sincerely, Sherman J |