Re: just checking...
"Karl" <[email protected]>
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>> The only point of disagreement now is over whether the term is >> offensive *today*, and in *this context*. And it is an objective >> fact that, yes, to some people, it is. > > Really? Are these actual offended Jews we're talking about or just > pundits that think it *should* be offensive? In practice -- and *in context* -- it makes no difference, really. Perhaps a better word would be "inflammatory". It is an objective fact that Palin's choice of words inflamed the public debate, regardless of what her motives or anyone else's were. And that's the problem. **Hurrah! Hyper sensitivity for the win! **And what is interesting is how you criticize her for inciting debate. All they have to do is ignore her and she goes away. -- dadl-ot mailing list http://mail.thehood.us/mailman/listinfo/dadl-ot_thehood.us http://news.gmane.org/gmane.music.dadl.ot