Political correctness gone mad?
Dec 11th 2005, 2:40 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
i know G is a big boy and can more than fight his own corner....but thats a bit of personal attack isnt it??
how G afforded his house is his own business.......and has absolutely nothing to do with the original post......
how G afforded his house is his own business.......and has absolutely nothing to do with the original post......
I thought there was a bit of irony there, that was all.
Last edited by thatsnotquiteright; Dec 11th 2005 at 2:42 pm.
Dec 11th 2005, 5:20 pm
#33
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Personally speaking, anything that pisses off Christians is okay by me ...
Dec 11th 2005, 5:26 pm
#34
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by Grayling
What is the world coming to:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...1-1248,00.html
I thought it did not happen in Australia
G
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...1-1248,00.html
I thought it did not happen in Australia
G
Light blue touch paper and retire, eh? Or maybe you should just retire?!
Steve.
Dec 11th 2005, 6:01 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by SteveBannister
Light blue touch paper and retire, eh? Or maybe you should just retire?!
just do private work and part time now 
G
Dec 11th 2005, 6:58 pm
#36
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by suzy
Father's Day???
3 years ago at my daughter's infant school we all got a letter saying that due to the fact that some children did not have father at home and so as not to cause upset the kids would not be making a card for Father's Day at school.
kids - 156
absent fathers - 5
FFS
BTW what religion are these people who demanded the apology?
3 years ago at my daughter's infant school we all got a letter saying that due to the fact that some children did not have father at home and so as not to cause upset the kids would not be making a card for Father's Day at school.
kids - 156
absent fathers - 5
FFS
BTW what religion are these people who demanded the apology?
It did not say. I totally agree that this whole PC'ness is getting out of hand. However I would think that it is not anywhere near as widespread in Oz as here. BTW I have loads of friends who could, if they are in that way inclined, which they are not, protest against the word Christmas, fathers day etc etc etc and it does not even enter their heads to protest against it.
Dec 11th 2005, 7:12 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
I noticed in the article that the head apologised herself and wasn't forced into it. Also she seems to have been widely condemned for doing it. In the UK she'd be marched into the PC torture chamber and made to write an apology.
The complainants would then be given a huge amount of compensation for hurt feelings
The complainants would then be given a huge amount of compensation for hurt feelings
Dec 11th 2005, 9:31 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by Rog Williams
There's a serious point here: why on earth have we got into this PC position when it's only a tiny minority of (IMO fruitcases) who push it? The vast majority treat the whole PC thing with contempt - yet we still talk about these ridiculous incidents as if everyone agrees with it!
Unfortunately the politicians take more notice of them because they shout so loud and ignore the other 99% of the population's wishes because we remain quiet because we just get on with life.
It amazes me though, how come we can tolerate other religions, etc in our societies yet they can't tolerate ours. You wouldn't think of telling a Hindu community to change the name of Duvali or a Muslim commuity to change the name of Eid yet we are told to call Christmas something else.
For goodness sake we are all humans, just get on with your lifes and give each other a break! And before I go I just want to say one more thing:
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.
And who don't like it, tough!!!!
Bye
Dec 11th 2005, 9:51 pm
#39
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by Phil-UK
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.
And who don't like it, tough!!!!
Bye
CHRISTMAS
I am not a fan of the commercial side of this event, yet the fun and magic I had as a youngster is anything to go by, the simple pleasures and excitement, long may it reign
Dec 11th 2005, 10:35 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by merlotsmum
OK, to second that
CHRISTMAS
I am not a fan of the commercial side of this event, yet the fun and magic I had as a youngster is anything to go by, the simple pleasures and excitement, long may it reign
CHRISTMAS
I am not a fan of the commercial side of this event, yet the fun and magic I had as a youngster is anything to go by, the simple pleasures and excitement, long may it reign
XMAS for the pagans!
Dec 11th 2005, 11:09 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by Grayling
What is the world coming to:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...1-1248,00.html
I thought it did not happen in Australia
G
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...1-1248,00.html
I thought it did not happen in Australia
G
Dec 11th 2005, 11:16 pm
#42
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
...you cant say that !!
It political correctness has been going through an immotionally difficult time
It political correctness has been going through an immotionally difficult time
Dec 11th 2005, 11:21 pm
#43
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by suzy
I noticed in the article that the head apologised herself and wasn't forced into it. Also she seems to have been widely condemned for doing it. In the UK she'd be marched into the PC torture chamber and made to write an apology.
The complainants would then be given a huge amount of compensation for hurt feelings
The complainants would then be given a huge amount of compensation for hurt feelings
Dec 11th 2005, 11:23 pm
#44
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Paul and Melanie Jowsey must be Brits.
or arses one of the two lol
Dec 11th 2005, 11:24 pm
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Re: Political correctness gone mad?
hubby has just sent off a letter to the two local papers here I will let ya know of the outcome.........general consensus so far is............................****in arses
