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58. No one is advocating the abrogation of principle.

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:35 AM

4 hrs ago

But this propensity we have with our mealymouthed sternly worded letters and speechifying is worse than useless. You can’t fight a Trump with politesse.

You have to drop the equivalent of a bunker-buster into the debate.

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Well the gloves are off and it's about fucking time: [View all] PCIntern 22 hrs ago OP

Didn't the NYT actually have the nerve to write some scolding story senseandsensibility 22 hrs ago #1

They are the fucking worst PCIntern 22 hrs ago #2

Officious prick you say? BattleRow 20 hrs ago #12

Fuck them. paleotn 20 hrs ago #21

why not add the word FUCK to the dictionary? CountAllVotes 22 hrs ago #3

Your President thinks so... PCIntern 21 hrs ago #5

He makes me so sick! CountAllVotes 21 hrs ago #9

Oh Jesus Fucking Christ... mr715 21 hrs ago #7

Make that A-O-Fuckin'-K! calimary 20 hrs ago #27

Last I looked "fuck" was in all of the high end dictionaries... Wounded Bear 20 hrs ago #28

I think it's been okay for ages, actually... buzzycrumbhunger 18 hrs ago #47

Can't help but use it for the destruction this maniac is doing to all of us vapor2 16 hrs ago #50

Fuck is in many dictionaries radical noodle 15 hrs ago #52

I play a word game and I find it so annoying that naughty words don't count. travelingthrulife 4 hrs ago #61

Been using that and its variations for years, lol. mwmisses4289 3 hrs ago #64

;-{).... Goonch 21 hrs ago #4

Dear PCIntern, it's Sunday! usonian 21 hrs ago #6

A variant: SCantiGOP 4 hrs ago #57

I learned from my grandmother. (Slightly off-topic) usonian 4 hrs ago #60

Grammar rules are made to be broken! mwmisses4289 3 hrs ago #65

Absolutely right SCantiGOP 3 hrs ago #66

That's easy for you to say! usonian 1 hr ago #72

I've said it many times regarding profanity Skittles 21 hrs ago #8

I'm long past finding the "traditional" "swear words" offensive. MLWR 20 hrs ago #15

? Skittles 19 hrs ago #35

This. 1000% paleotn 20 hrs ago #22

It's lost its shock value. Boomerproud 21 hrs ago #10

It does not shock me CountAllVotes 20 hrs ago #11

I so agree. efhmc 20 hrs ago #14

It Works for Trump Because Lowered Standards Give Him More Running Room WizumbODaSage 20 hrs ago #16

I am able to watch MSNBC online CountAllVotes 20 hrs ago #17

Wow! That works great for me on my phone. I haven't tried it on my tablet yet. Thank you so much! liberalla 19 hrs ago #40

I use it all of the time CountAllVotes 18 hrs ago #48

You may find it inappropriate as I'm sure many do but it does not mean she is poorly educated. chowder66 20 hrs ago #18

That is fucking cool. mr715 18 hrs ago #45

lol chowder66 17 hrs ago #49

Oh horse shit. paleotn 20 hrs ago #23

Educated as fuck! mr715 18 hrs ago #46

Utter Nonsense Betty Boom 19 hrs ago #42

The unread can't use profanity to effect. enigmania 2 hrs ago #71

Yes, used too much it is rather boring. mwmisses4289 3 hrs ago #67

Dick Cheney, 2004 vanamonde 20 hrs ago #13

Doesn't matter popsdenver 20 hrs ago #19

Fuckin' Ay Skippy! BidenRocks 20 hrs ago #20

The best insults and swear words aren't in the English/US language . . . Aussie105 20 hrs ago #24

It's a word. Like any other word. paleotn 20 hrs ago #25

Kill the tone argument. Iggo 20 hrs ago #26

Spanish cuss words are the best! EndlessMaze 19 hrs ago #29

I've noticed NPR not being so dreadfully delight for the last few months underpants 19 hrs ago #30

Bring Sen. Mazie Hirono BaronChocula 19 hrs ago #31

You said it, brother. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #32

Netanyahu has hurt the USA as well, Bibi is helping TSF to destroy the U.S.. nt Exp 19 hrs ago #33

Finally Blue_Roses 19 hrs ago #34

Obama was castigated for using the phrase "we kicked his ass." Orrex 19 hrs ago #36

Good to know.. TY! Cha 19 hrs ago #37

I grew up on Frank Zappa, the Fuggs , Captain Beefart... BurnDoubt 19 hrs ago #38

I think Trump was justly criticized for dropping the F-bomb Martin Eden 19 hrs ago #39

Yes:when they go low, we go high, right??? PCIntern 18 hrs ago #43

So we go relentless, pulling no punches Martin Eden 15 hrs ago #54

The national discourse cannot be lowered PCIntern 6 hrs ago #55

It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump Martin Eden 4 hrs ago #56

No one is advocating the abrogation of principle. PCIntern 4 hrs ago #58

Profanity from Democratic leaders is being advocated in this thread Martin Eden 3 hrs ago #62

I agree. Be direct, but not fucking direct, dipshit! NoSheep 2 hrs ago #70

I think others curse besides and beypnd Mr trump Torchlight 18 hrs ago #44

If I remember correctly... oldsoldierfadingfast 19 hrs ago #41

There's No "Fuck" in Broccoli!! The Roux Comes First 16 hrs ago #51

Hold my beer... JoseBalow 3 hrs ago #63

Rec'd for the 'Rocky III' reference.... Jack Valentino 15 hrs ago #53

So I have a story for you: PCIntern 2 hrs ago #68

Just remember: Water seeks its own level. phxjurist 4 hrs ago #59

Fuck is a very versatile word. patphil 2 hrs ago #69

Nicely done PCIntern jfz9580m 1 hr ago #73

Profanity is a linguistic crutch used by unintelligent fucking assholes. Wait a minute.... Gary 50 20 min ago #74