BethFromVA 5 Posted May 14, 2009 Plain: "That's funny that you're equating being "politically correct" with lying." Is that what you do when you are trying to appear unbiased? Or don't you ever have the need to stay out of the critical limelight? Being politically correct does not mean lying. It means that they're being politically correct, you nut ball. In other words, they aren't saying anything that would be considered controversial. They keep their friggin' yap shut. They play nice. They try to stay above the smell of the crowd and the roar of the grease paint (to quote a politico). Yeah, that's lying. If asked, I will say what I think about something. Sometimes even when not asked. But she was asked a question, gave an honest answer, and no normal person can fault her for that. PCism is stupid, unneeded, and will be the death of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethFromVA 5 Posted May 14, 2009 I'd like to know why Beth isn't being jumped on for not answering the question and not citing specifics. Hmmmmm? She quite often uses the term socialist in the same sentence with the word president. Someone tries to get her to say exactly why, what particular action on the part of the president, makes him a socialist. So far, nothing but conjecture and opinion. So he's NOT forcing TARP money on banks and not taking over GM and firing CEOs? REALLY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plain 12 Posted May 15, 2009 Being politically correct does not mean lying. It means that they're being politically correct, you nut ball. In other words, they aren't saying anything that would be considered controversial. They keep their friggin' yap shut. I guess I don't see what you mean. How could she have given a truthful answer in a politically correct way? You're saying that if she had wanted to win the crown, she would have to 1) lie about how she felt or 2) refuse to answer the question? Apparently you have not been watching the Bristol/Levi show as of late. You can catch it on Good Morning America and the Anchorage Daily News. It stars Bristol, Levi, Madam Palin, and Granddaddy Palin. The media started in on her WAY before that. Remember the media mocking a pregnant teen ager? Classy. Pfffft. If Palin gave birth to that kid then I am a canidate for Miss USA. I could give you some sound advice about how to answer the "gay marriage" question, if you decide to run!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJean 16 Posted May 15, 2009 plain, you should watch politicians sometime. They are able to dance around a political subject without lying. I think that lying is wrong. Not exposing yourself to criticism when it is not in your own best interests is what we do for self-preservation. That's not wrong, that's intelligent. It is often used when a lady is with friends and a controversial topic comes up and she doesn't start a heated argument because she disagrees with the point her friends are making. You know... the opposite of what happens here at R&Rs. What's going to be the death of us is all this friggin' intolerance, finger-pointing and name-calling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethFromVA 5 Posted May 15, 2009 What's going to be the death of us is all this friggin' intolerance, finger-pointing and name-calling. You mean the intolerance of people who don't play the PC game, who don't walk in lock-step with the beliefs/thoughts of minority opinion? Yes, I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Lap Band 71 Posted May 16, 2009 I totally respect her for saying what she actually believed in and not saying what she thought people would want to hear, that is extremely commendable. This is a tough subject because for the most part it's the 2 extremes, either you think marriage should be between a woman and man, or you think anyone should be able to get married to whomever they want. There are a few who just don't care, but I think for the most part it is the two opposite ends of the spectrum. I'm a christian so of course I believe that marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman only. I don't pretend to understand those who are gay, because I don't. I don't know if they are born into it, or the choose it. I think it may be different from person to person, but like I said I have no clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites