Category Archives: Retarded

NYT: ‘How Do You Write About a Slur? President Trump, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan have recently used the “R-word.” Reporting on its use can be uncomfortable.’

The New York Times reports: Ms. Dhillon and others did not respond to our questions about why they were using a term that has long been acknowledged to offend, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. But defenders have said in … Continue reading

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The Return Of The R-Word

ChatGPT says about this New York Times story: Alliance Theory treats the “R-word” comeback as coalition signaling, not a random slip in manners. What is being signaled is not “I dislike disabled people.” It is “I reject the authority of … Continue reading

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Mentally Ill Is The New Gay

Charlie the Abo says in my live cam chat: "The Times has a piece today on the latest group to take pride in its status in the face of social pariah-hood: the mentally ill.  Mentally ill is the new gay." … Continue reading

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