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Martin Eden

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56. It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:17 AM

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Not just profanity, but the lies and the jevenile level rhetoric.

The people can't be painted with such a broad brush. Elections are most often won on the margins, motivating souls to the polls and persuading the swing voters. If you think those people don't exist, you are terribly mistaken. I have yet to hear a convincing argument that Democrats in office and pundits on the left dropping F-bombs will help our cause.

Sure, Democratic leaders need to demonstrate more fire in their belly and passion in their speech. They can do that without profanity on their lips, which would turn more people off than on.

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Well the gloves are off and it's about fucking time: [View all] PCIntern Sunday OP

Didn't the NYT actually have the nerve to write some scolding story senseandsensibility Sunday #1

They are the fucking worst PCIntern Sunday #2

Officious prick you say? BattleRow Sunday #12

Fuck them. paleotn Sunday #21

why not add the word FUCK to the dictionary? CountAllVotes Sunday #3

Your President thinks so... PCIntern Sunday #5

He makes me so sick! CountAllVotes Sunday #9

Oh Jesus Fucking Christ... mr715 Sunday #7

Make that A-O-Fuckin'-K! calimary Sunday #27

Last I looked "fuck" was in all of the high end dictionaries... Wounded Bear Sunday #28

I think it's been okay for ages, actually... buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #47

Can't help but use it for the destruction this maniac is doing to all of us vapor2 Sunday #50

Fuck is in many dictionaries radical noodle Sunday #52

I play a word game and I find it so annoying that naughty words don't count. travelingthrulife Yesterday #61

Been using that and its variations for years, lol. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #64

I Hear You, I Agree With Your Stance, But Alas, It IS In The Dictionary..... ColoringFool Yesterday #77

I'm pretty sure it's been in the dictionary for a while, lol. ShazzieB Yesterday #78

;-{).... Goonch Sunday #4

Dear PCIntern, it's Sunday! usonian Sunday #6

A variant: SCantiGOP Yesterday #57

I learned from my grandmother. (Slightly off-topic) usonian Yesterday #60

Grammar rules are made to be broken! mwmisses4289 Yesterday #65

Absolutely right SCantiGOP Yesterday #66

That's easy for you to say! usonian Yesterday #72

It's easier than saying than saying this: mwmisses4289 Yesterday #79

I've said it many times regarding profanity Skittles Sunday #8

I'm long past finding the "traditional" "swear words" offensive. MLWR Sunday #15

? Skittles Sunday #35

This. 1000% paleotn Sunday #22

It's lost its shock value. Boomerproud Sunday #10

It does not shock me CountAllVotes Sunday #11

I so agree. efhmc Sunday #14

It Works for Trump Because Lowered Standards Give Him More Running Room WizumbODaSage Sunday #16

I am able to watch MSNBC online CountAllVotes Sunday #17

Wow! That works great for me on my phone. I haven't tried it on my tablet yet. Thank you so much! liberalla Sunday #40

I use it all of the time CountAllVotes Sunday #48

You may find it inappropriate as I'm sure many do but it does not mean she is poorly educated. chowder66 Sunday #18

That is fucking cool. mr715 Sunday #45

lol chowder66 Sunday #49

Oh horse shit. paleotn Sunday #23

Educated as fuck! mr715 Sunday #46

Utter Nonsense Betty Boom Sunday #42

The unread can't use profanity to effect. enigmania Yesterday #71

It used to be a strong word. In these times, I find that it is no longer strong enough. Marie Marie Yesterday #75

Yes, used too much it is rather boring. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #67

Dick Cheney, 2004 vanamonde Sunday #13

Doesn't matter popsdenver Sunday #19

Fuckin' Ay Skippy! BidenRocks Sunday #20

The best insults and swear words aren't in the English/US language . . . Aussie105 Sunday #24

It's a word. Like any other word. paleotn Sunday #25

Kill the tone argument. Iggo Sunday #26

Spanish cuss words are the best! EndlessMaze Sunday #29

I've noticed NPR not being so dreadfully delight for the last few months underpants Sunday #30

Bring Sen. Mazie Hirono BaronChocula Sunday #31

You said it, brother. Joinfortmill Sunday #32

Netanyahu has hurt the USA as well, Bibi is helping TSF to destroy the U.S.. nt Exp Sunday #33

Finally Blue_Roses Sunday #34

Obama was castigated for using the phrase "we kicked his ass." Orrex Sunday #36

Good to know.. TY! Cha Sunday #37

I grew up on Frank Zappa, the Fuggs , Captain Beefart... BurnDoubt Sunday #38

I think Trump was justly criticized for dropping the F-bomb Martin Eden Sunday #39

Yes:when they go low, we go high, right??? PCIntern Sunday #43

So we go relentless, pulling no punches Martin Eden Sunday #54

The national discourse cannot be lowered PCIntern Yesterday #55

It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump Martin Eden Yesterday #56

No one is advocating the abrogation of principle. PCIntern Yesterday #58

Profanity from Democratic leaders is being advocated in this thread Martin Eden Yesterday #62

I agree. Be direct, but not fucking direct, dipshit! NoSheep Yesterday #70

I think others curse besides and beypnd Mr trump Torchlight Sunday #44

If I remember correctly... oldsoldierfadingfast Sunday #41

There's No "Fuck" in Broccoli!! The Roux Comes First Sunday #51

Hold my beer... JoseBalow Yesterday #63

Rec'd for the 'Rocky III' reference.... Jack Valentino Sunday #53

So I have a story for you: PCIntern Yesterday #68

Just remember: Water seeks its own level. phxjurist Yesterday #59

Fuck is a very versatile word. patphil Yesterday #69

Nicely done PCIntern jfz9580m Yesterday #73

Profanity is a linguistic crutch used by unintelligent fucking assholes. Wait a minute.... Gary 50 Yesterday #74

I hadn''t turned on MSNBC in forever, but wanted to see Budapest celebrate... & I not only heard Alex Wagner say "fuck," deurbano Yesterday #76