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re: Colorado State University: 'Avoid' using words 'Americans,' 'America'

Posted on 7/17/19 at 7:39 pm to
Posted by Smeg
Member since Aug 2018
14326 posts
Posted on 7/17/19 at 7:39 pm to
These people truly HATE America and American exceptionalism
Posted by spacewrangler
In my easy chair with my boots on..
Member since Sep 2009
9852 posts
Posted on 7/17/19 at 7:50 pm to
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Hmmm, I sure bet CSU receives plenty of funding from the AMERICAN GOVERNMENT and not the Mexican, Guatemalan, Peruvian, etc. Morons!


Actually, I would believe that to be factually incorrect. It would come from the United States Govt. The U.S Treasury Dept. to be specific.

I don't agree with the why in their reasoning to teach students to use U. S. Vs. America but they are technically correct.
This post was edited on 7/17/19 at 7:51 pm
Posted by xiv
Parody. #AdminsRule
Member since Feb 2004
39508 posts
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:45 pm to
Well it’s not a very effective demonym.
Posted by 88Wildcat
Topeka, Ks
Member since Jul 2017
16485 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 7:55 am to
So, since the first of this month the left has implied that the original Betsy Ross 13 stars and stripes American flag is Unamerican, celebrating the 4th of July with a parade in the nation's capital is Unamerican, and calling someone an American is Unamerican. They have become the political version of one of those snails you see on David Attenborough narrated nature specials that have have become infested with a parasite that has produced this glowing, throbbing blob of junk in their antennae and makes them ooze along out in the open instead of under cover of foliage.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68467 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 7:56 am to
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CSU

Is damn lucky I'm not going there for school
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
15969 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 7:57 am to
I had someone tell me to be careful using the word America around certain groups because it could be seen as aggression.

I said “good”
Posted by Quidam65
Q Continuum
Member since Jun 2010
20484 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:06 am to
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I noted that it was denominated in Dollars.


Since they didn't state which dollar, pay them in Zimbabwean dollars. You can get 5,000 of those for the spare change from your couch.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68467 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:09 am to
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I said “good”

I would have said "frick 'em"
Posted by DemonKA3268
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2015
21101 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:09 am to
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Dear CSU, I just received my bill for tuition and books, lab fees, etc. I noted that it was denominated in Dollars. Dollar is a non-inclusive monetary unit. As such, I am paying you the 5,000 in Pesos. Thank you for your understanding and inclusiveness.


Posted by Teufelhunden
Galvez, LA
Member since Feb 2005
6013 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:21 am to
Trump doesn't need to energize his base, these people do it for him.

Oh and by the way, the United States of America is the only country on either the North or South American continent that has the word "America" in its name. So yeah, American is appropriate.
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
78216 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:25 am to
So if American refers to everyone from both contentment’s wouldn’t it be more inclusive?

But also, we’re the only country in the world with America in its name.

We’re the only Americans on eart.

There are North Americans and South Americans.

But no other Americans
This post was edited on 7/18/19 at 8:26 am
Posted by Bulldogblitz
In my house
Member since Dec 2018
28158 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:28 am to
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had someone tell me to be careful using the word America around certain groups because it could be seen as aggression. 


I know I feel aggressed.
Posted by 88Wildcat
Topeka, Ks
Member since Jul 2017
16485 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:30 am to
Posted by BigJim
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2010
14964 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:32 am to
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CSU's online Inclusive Language Guide, compiled by the school’s Inclusive Communications Task Force, lists certain words and phrases to avoid while providing replacements in an effort to help “communicators practice inclusive language and [help] everyone on [its] campus feel welcomed, respected, and valued.”


Everyone should on that task force should be fired. How are people paid money to do this nonsense??? Fire them and reduce tuition (or hire more math and science professors).

Posted by Demshoes
Up in here
Member since Aug 2015
10677 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:33 am to
So glad my kids go to LSU. There is some of this stupidity but generally not school sanctioned. My daughter sends me pics and laughs whenever she sees the politically correct bullshite around campus. Learned her well.
Posted by Demshoes
Up in here
Member since Aug 2015
10677 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:36 am to
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Unreal.


quote:

You Guys


I think the correct phrase is You'z Guyz but my Philadelphia peeps can confirm.
Posted by FlexDawg
Member since Jan 2018
14442 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:41 am to
Bobo, you gonna put up with that shite?
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
42086 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:57 am to
someone want to explain to me how "cake walk" is offensive unless you are a fatty? I don't see how that phrase, even for a fatty, is a bad phrase.
Posted by Bulldogblitz
In my house
Member since Dec 2018
28158 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:58 am to
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someone want to explain to me how "cake walk" is offensive unless you are a fatty? I don't see how that phrase, even for a fatty, is a bad phrase.


I'm sugar intolerant, tyvm. I'm now feeling oppressed
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
42086 posts
Posted on 7/18/19 at 10:01 am to
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I'm sugar intolerant, tyvm. I'm now feeling oppressed


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