Sticks and stones: 'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names can never hurt me.' This old schoolyard retort has been around for ages and has been untrue for equally as long.

whitnebrat Loc: In the wilds of Oregon

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names can never hurt me.' This old schoolyard retort has been around for ages and has been untrue for equally as long.
These names can hurt and wound as much as any club or firearm. Even the term 'intellectual' has been turned on its head.
When someone classifies themselves as an 'intellectual' or 'egghead', they immediately open themselves up to a barrage of criticism. It comes from all directions from "Aw, they're jest puttin' on airs" to just plain envy. Lots of times people disbelieve that it's true, from the standpoint of envy, fear or resentment.
A true intellectual never classifies themselves as such, not only because of the attacks and criticism, but because they usually don't think of themselves in this exalted manner. The term itself implies 'elitist' beliefs, and a true intellectual never considers themselves above anyone or anything.
The human race seems to require that each of us has someone or something to look down on and to feel superior to. This is exemplified by thousands of examples throughout history.
In the American experience alone, the term 'n****r' implies subhuman/s***e status even to this day. During the Second World War, the terms 'N**i', 'Kraut', 'Jap', 'Slantie', and others were used to dehumanize and demean the enemy. 'Chinks' were used to build the railroads of the American West, and when no longer needed, were ostracized and the immigration of Chinese was halted for a number of years.
Many of these biases are still true today. North Koreans are still referred to as 'gooks' and 'slopes'. The Irish are still 'Micks' and the Italians are 'wops'. 'Polack' is still used for eastern Europeans and their American descendants.
It also applies to the intellectual prowess of many of our citizens. 'Joe Blow' or 'Everyman' implies a hard-working person of average intelligence and abilities. We tend to call people with mental disabilities 'i***ts', 'morons' or 'they ride the slow bus.' These terms are all classifications that imply some form of negativity. Even the term 'genius' is often used as a derogatory term to demean someone that has made some stupid mistake.
'Q***r', 'f*ggot', 'd**e' and many other terms are used to demean and denounce people whose sexual proclivities don't agree with our own.
'Broad', 'b***h', 'just a woman', or the latest 'nasty woman', are used to demean and denounce women who dare to disagree with menfolk.
'Asshole', 's**thead', and 'm****r f****r many times refer to men who project male supremacy. These terms are many times preceded by the term 'goddam', implying religious superiority.
In the American vernacular, 'R*****ds' is a term that applies to any number of Middle-Eastern or South Asian people, based on their religion.Their countries are described as a 'sandbox'. Jews are referred to as 'kikes'. A lot of the other terms we have already described are used because of what our religions have taught us. 'Islam', Moslem' and other terms have become derogatory terms.
The end result of these terms is r****m, sexism, and a host of other 'ism's that confer on the speaker or writer a sense of superiority
All of these terms are used to make ourselves feel better, because they demean someone else, thus exalting our own status. All of us have been called at least one of these terms at some time in our lives. In the process, we also reinforce our own biases and blind ourselves to the potentials of that other person being of value to either ourselves or our society.
While the elimination of 'naming' and 'shaming' someone or something is hurtful and mostly unnecessary, I don't look for it to stop in the near future, let alone in centuries to come. It's baked into our cultures and etched into our psyches.I h**e it because I understand where it comes from.

Milosia2 Loc: Cleveland Ohio

Its not baked into anything.
Grown ups still believe it is d********g and childish.
Once you leave the playground it is supposed to be behind you.
If you continue this vernacular as a grown up you will always look childish, kinda like how trump looks when he pulls this crap.
But, trump has a 4 year old driving his bus.
It’s called education, from which you gain maturity and insight.

Once these people gather together in a group it causes them to think that they are all normal because there are so many in one place.
The other thing they call them is
Trump Rally’s!!!!!!

EmilyD

Milosia2 wrote:

Its not baked into anything.
Grown ups still believe it is d********g and childish.
Once you leave the playground it is supposed to be behind you.
If you continue this vernacular as a grown up you will always look childish, kinda like how trump looks when he pulls this crap.
But, trump has a 4 year old driving his bus.
It’s called education, from which you gain maturity and insight.

So "But, trump has a 4 year old driving his bus" is mature and insightful?

ImLogicallyRight

whitnebrat wrote:

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names can never hurt me.' This old schoolyard retort has been around for ages and has been untrue for equally as long.
These names can hurt and wound as much as any club or firearm. Even the term 'intellectual' has been turned on its head.
When someone classifies themselves as an 'intellectual' or 'egghead', they immediately open themselves up to a barrage of criticism. It comes from all directions from "Aw, they're jest puttin' on airs" to just plain envy. Lots of times people disbelieve that it's true, from the standpoint of envy, fear or resentment.
A true intellectual never classifies themselves as such, not only because of the attacks and criticism, but because they usually don't think of themselves in this exalted manner. The term itself implies 'elitist' beliefs, and a true intellectual never considers themselves above anyone or anything.
The human race seems to require that each of us has someone or something to look down on and to feel superior to. This is exemplified by thousands of examples throughout history.
In the American experience alone, the term 'n****r' implies subhuman/s***e status even to this day. During the Second World War, the terms 'N**i', 'Kraut', 'Jap', 'Slantie', and others were used to dehumanize and demean the enemy. 'Chinks' were used to build the railroads of the American West, and when no longer needed, were ostracized and the immigration of Chinese was halted for a number of years.
Many of these biases are still true today. North Koreans are still referred to as 'gooks' and 'slopes'. The Irish are still 'Micks' and the Italians are 'wops'. 'Polack' is still used for eastern Europeans and their American descendants.
It also applies to the intellectual prowess of many of our citizens. 'Joe Blow' or 'Everyman' implies a hard-working person of average intelligence and abilities. We tend to call people with mental disabilities 'i***ts', 'morons' or 'they ride the slow bus.' These terms are all classifications that imply some form of negativity. Even the term 'genius' is often used as a derogatory term to demean someone that has made some stupid mistake.
'Q***r', 'f*ggot', 'd**e' and many other terms are used to demean and denounce people whose sexual proclivities don't agree with our own.
'Broad', 'b***h', 'just a woman', or the latest 'nasty woman', are used to demean and denounce women who dare to disagree with menfolk.
'Asshole', 's**thead', and 'm****r f****r many times refer to men who project male supremacy. These terms are many times preceded by the term 'goddam', implying religious superiority.
In the American vernacular, 'R*****ds' is a term that applies to any number of Middle-Eastern or South Asian people, based on their religion.Their countries are described as a 'sandbox'. Jews are referred to as 'kikes'. A lot of the other terms we have already described are used because of what our religions have taught us. 'Islam', Moslem' and other terms have become derogatory terms.
The end result of these terms is r****m, sexism, and a host of other 'ism's that confer on the speaker or writer a sense of superiority
All of these terms are used to make ourselves feel better, because they demean someone else, thus exalting our own status. All of us have been called at least one of these terms at some time in our lives. In the process, we also reinforce our own biases and blind ourselves to the potentials of that other person being of value to either ourselves or our society.
While the elimination of 'naming' and 'shaming' someone or something is hurtful and mostly unnecessary, I don't look for it to stop in the near future, let alone in centuries to come. It's baked into our cultures and etched into our psyches.I h**e it because I understand where it comes from.

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names c... (show quote)

You forgot some of the worst terms in use today. "R****t, Republican, white, white men, helicopter mom, soccer moms, Democrat, Socialist, C*******t, Progressive, A****a, B*M. Although those last six are worse then about anything, and well deserved as dirty words. .

ImLogicallyRight

Milosia2 wrote:

Its not baked into anything. br Grown ups still be... (show quote)

***Once these people gather together in a group it causes them to think that they are all normal because there are so many in one place.
The other thing they call them is
Trump Rally’s!!!!!

>>>You forgot the gatherings of undisciplined children called A****a, B*M, Peaceful protesters/mobs, l*****ts on OPP.

TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!

Milosia2 wrote:

Its not baked into anything. br Grown ups still be... (show quote)

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Apparently, you’ve never left this “playground” nor have you been educated and reached “maturity!”

I’m afraid school’s out for you!😎

jim_oldman Loc: Lexington, SC

Milosia2 wrote:

Its not baked into anything. br Grown ups still be... (show quote)

This appeared to be a topic I could discuss with you until you brought your blind hatred of President Trump into it.

You think it's OK & "grown up" to call our President a r****t or a misogynist or sexist but "childish" & "not p**********l" when he gives his arrogant opponents a mildly disparaging but appropriate nickname.

I think you're fully in agreement with Cleveland, Ohio radio station WTAM for FIRING anchor Kyle Cornell Who Referred To Kamala Harris As “Colored.” "He is no longer with WTAM."

WTAM states “We take this matter very seriously and addressed it immediately. The term used is extremely offensive and does not align with our station’s core values and commitment to the communities we serve.

I bet you agree with WTAM that the term "people of color" is "grown up" and "colored is "extremely offensive."

You don't sound very grownup to me, sounds like a child mimicking the Dems' rhetoric.

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

whitnebrat wrote:

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names can never hurt me.' This old schoolyard retort has been around for ages and has been untrue for equally as long.
These names can hurt and wound as much as any club or firearm. Even the term 'intellectual' has been turned on its head.
When someone classifies themselves as an 'intellectual' or 'egghead', they immediately open themselves up to a barrage of criticism. It comes from all directions from "Aw, they're jest puttin' on airs" to just plain envy. Lots of times people disbelieve that it's true, from the standpoint of envy, fear or resentment.
A true intellectual never classifies themselves as such, not only because of the attacks and criticism, but because they usually don't think of themselves in this exalted manner. The term itself implies 'elitist' beliefs, and a true intellectual never considers themselves above anyone or anything.
The human race seems to require that each of us has someone or something to look down on and to feel superior to. This is exemplified by thousands of examples throughout history.
In the American experience alone, the term 'n****r' implies subhuman/s***e status even to this day. During the Second World War, the terms 'N**i', 'Kraut', 'Jap', 'Slantie', and others were used to dehumanize and demean the enemy. 'Chinks' were used to build the railroads of the American West, and when no longer needed, were ostracized and the immigration of Chinese was halted for a number of years.
Many of these biases are still true today. North Koreans are still referred to as 'gooks' and 'slopes'. The Irish are still 'Micks' and the Italians are 'wops'. 'Polack' is still used for eastern Europeans and their American descendants.
It also applies to the intellectual prowess of many of our citizens. 'Joe Blow' or 'Everyman' implies a hard-working person of average intelligence and abilities. We tend to call people with mental disabilities 'i***ts', 'morons' or 'they ride the slow bus.' These terms are all classifications that imply some form of negativity. Even the term 'genius' is often used as a derogatory term to demean someone that has made some stupid mistake.
'Q***r', 'f*ggot', 'd**e' and many other terms are used to demean and denounce people whose sexual proclivities don't agree with our own.
'Broad', 'b***h', 'just a woman', or the latest 'nasty woman', are used to demean and denounce women who dare to disagree with menfolk.
'Asshole', 's**thead', and 'm****r f****r many times refer to men who project male supremacy. These terms are many times preceded by the term 'goddam', implying religious superiority.
In the American vernacular, 'R*****ds' is a term that applies to any number of Middle-Eastern or South Asian people, based on their religion.Their countries are described as a 'sandbox'. Jews are referred to as 'kikes'. A lot of the other terms we have already described are used because of what our religions have taught us. 'Islam', Moslem' and other terms have become derogatory terms.
The end result of these terms is r****m, sexism, and a host of other 'ism's that confer on the speaker or writer a sense of superiority
All of these terms are used to make ourselves feel better, because they demean someone else, thus exalting our own status. All of us have been called at least one of these terms at some time in our lives. In the process, we also reinforce our own biases and blind ourselves to the potentials of that other person being of value to either ourselves or our society.
While the elimination of 'naming' and 'shaming' someone or something is hurtful and mostly unnecessary, I don't look for it to stop in the near future, let alone in centuries to come. It's baked into our cultures and etched into our psyches.I h**e it because I understand where it comes from.

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names c... (show quote)

Yo, whitne, you left out "brat" - an ill-mannered annoying child - a rude, immature adult.

TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!

whitnebrat wrote:

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names can never hurt me.' This old schoolyard retort has been around for ages and has been untrue for equally as long.
These names can hurt and wound as much as any club or firearm. Even the term 'intellectual' has been turned on its head.
When someone classifies themselves as an 'intellectual' or 'egghead', they immediately open themselves up to a barrage of criticism. It comes from all directions from "Aw, they're jest puttin' on airs" to just plain envy. Lots of times people disbelieve that it's true, from the standpoint of envy, fear or resentment.
A true intellectual never classifies themselves as such, not only because of the attacks and criticism, but because they usually don't think of themselves in this exalted manner. The term itself implies 'elitist' beliefs, and a true intellectual never considers themselves above anyone or anything.
The human race seems to require that each of us has someone or something to look down on and to feel superior to. This is exemplified by thousands of examples throughout history.
In the American experience alone, the term 'n****r' implies subhuman/s***e status even to this day. During the Second World War, the terms 'N**i', 'Kraut', 'Jap', 'Slantie', and others were used to dehumanize and demean the enemy. 'Chinks' were used to build the railroads of the American West, and when no longer needed, were ostracized and the immigration of Chinese was halted for a number of years.
Many of these biases are still true today. North Koreans are still referred to as 'gooks' and 'slopes'. The Irish are still 'Micks' and the Italians are 'wops'. 'Polack' is still used for eastern Europeans and their American descendants.
It also applies to the intellectual prowess of many of our citizens. 'Joe Blow' or 'Everyman' implies a hard-working person of average intelligence and abilities. We tend to call people with mental disabilities 'i***ts', 'morons' or 'they ride the slow bus.' These terms are all classifications that imply some form of negativity. Even the term 'genius' is often used as a derogatory term to demean someone that has made some stupid mistake.
'Q***r', 'f*ggot', 'd**e' and many other terms are used to demean and denounce people whose sexual proclivities don't agree with our own.
'Broad', 'b***h', 'just a woman', or the latest 'nasty woman', are used to demean and denounce women who dare to disagree with menfolk.
'Asshole', 's**thead', and 'm****r f****r many times refer to men who project male supremacy. These terms are many times preceded by the term 'goddam', implying religious superiority.
In the American vernacular, 'R*****ds' is a term that applies to any number of Middle-Eastern or South Asian people, based on their religion.Their countries are described as a 'sandbox'. Jews are referred to as 'kikes'. A lot of the other terms we have already described are used because of what our religions have taught us. 'Islam', Moslem' and other terms have become derogatory terms.
The end result of these terms is r****m, sexism, and a host of other 'ism's that confer on the speaker or writer a sense of superiority
All of these terms are used to make ourselves feel better, because they demean someone else, thus exalting our own status. All of us have been called at least one of these terms at some time in our lives. In the process, we also reinforce our own biases and blind ourselves to the potentials of that other person being of value to either ourselves or our society.
While the elimination of 'naming' and 'shaming' someone or something is hurtful and mostly unnecessary, I don't look for it to stop in the near future, let alone in centuries to come. It's baked into our cultures and etched into our psyches.I h**e it because I understand where it comes from.

'Sticks and stones can break my bones, bad names c... (show quote)

You must live in a very female dominated world that doesn’t have a lot of use for males! Very interesting insight!😉

Rose42

TexaCan wrote:

You must live in a very female dominated world that doesn’t have a lot of use for males! Very interesting insight!😉

But off the mark in many respects.

Mikeyavelli

Milosia2 wrote:

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Ah go on, yer a crybaby mook.