Claims that “lib” is not a slur.
Is shown with a textbook definition that “lib” is indeed a slur in how it was used.
Resorts to insults.
Uses “lib” as a slur.
I feel like we’re making progress here.
Claims that “lib” is not a slur.
Is shown with a textbook definition that “lib” is indeed a slur in how it was used.
Resorts to insults.
Uses “lib” as a slur.
I feel like we’re making progress here.
“A pejorative word, phrase, slur, or derogatory term is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something.[1] It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard.”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pejorative
So yes, it’s a slur.
Deragotory language, generalization & stigmatization. It is hate speech against all liberal minded people, there is nothing kind or reasonable about it.
There’s 7 featured posts, which I assume are stickies made by the moderators. The 3rd post after that, so the 3rd actual popular post, is “fucking libs are still making excuses in the comments”. Such kindness and reason …
Source: https://www.moralambition.org/stories/tax-fairness-explainer
Also, the above graph compares averages vs averages. The average of the top bracket is made up of some very rich people who accept that paying taxes is a fair thing to do, and some who try to contribute as little as possible by evading as much as possible. Because he’d prefer us to not talk about this, I have the suspicion that Mr Steve Roth falls into the 2nd category.