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So right now let me share the joke that is happening in my mind Roland00 Send a noteboard - 29/07/2017 07:28:22 PM

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I don't have to misuse the word "gender" and it provides a bit of variety for the terminology.

I am recalling this 35 second scene from Boston Legal see here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zluIU7iAzr0

And I am imagining Tom as the Blond Guy (his fictional name in the tv show is Brad Chase) and every time he tries to avoid the word Gender, I am just merely reinserting it.

Much like the Red Head (Alan Shore) is reinserting the word Lesbian while Blond Guy (Brad Chase) is trying to avoid that word Lesbian, for it makes him uncomfortable.

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Now I understand why Tom avoids the word Gender for it is a modern change and he likes the old version(s) of the word, but the new version(s) of the word are now legitimate definitions. This is what language does, it changes over time.

And yeah it can be a pain in the ass when the new definitions subvert the old definitions, but that is a fact of life.

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Sorry Tom, I just had to share, I am not trying to mock you and understand I respect you but I do not think you are going to win this last battle like you were on some quixotic quest. You are just 1 english speaker out of ...what is the current estimates on numbers...last I heard it is roughly 1/3rd of a billion for 1st language / native speakers but how many non native speakers we have now? I seen different estimates 1 billion total, 1.5 billion, only 500 million? I think you know more about this subject than I do.

But whatever if tilting at windmills makes Tom happy then lets all celebrate for the success or failure of the act is not the only thing to care about, the enjoyment of the act also matters even if you do not succeed in your goal. Rejoice!

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Thoughts on the internet outrage over Trump's transgenders in the military announcement damookster - 26/07/2017 05:42:34 PM 940 Views
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like I replied to Jeo, I don't see this as a betrayal of the LGBT cause damookster - 26/07/2017 06:19:01 PM 566 Views
LGB is not the same as T. We need to stop treating it all the same. Tom - 26/07/2017 06:58:05 PM 553 Views
No the least of which... Jeordam - 26/07/2017 07:06:21 PM 577 Views
Physical mutilation is a more appropriate word. Tom - 26/07/2017 07:07:33 PM 530 Views
You're correct.... Jeordam - 26/07/2017 09:28:20 PM 509 Views
Not always, keep that in mind. Legolas - 26/07/2017 07:35:34 PM 540 Views
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John McCain is the Left's favorite RINO Tom - 26/07/2017 08:09:41 PM 584 Views
He's not a RINO. Just built his career on being independent-minded. Legolas - 26/07/2017 09:49:32 PM 576 Views
I really don't see the independence. Where is it? Tom - 27/07/2017 01:33:27 AM 537 Views
So which is it, is he a RINO or a faithful Republican foot soldier? Legolas - 27/07/2017 08:08:04 PM 598 Views
RINOs are a pack. Tom - 28/07/2017 12:46:44 AM 529 Views
Agreed with McCain The Shrike - 27/07/2017 03:35:06 PM 540 Views
It makes eminent sense why trannies shouldn't be allowed. Tom - 26/07/2017 06:57:00 PM 551 Views
I tried to keep my points to the logic of excluding an 18 yr old trans person damookster - 26/07/2017 07:16:37 PM 592 Views
I don't have any desire to stop people from doing it Tom - 26/07/2017 07:32:08 PM 520 Views
I agree damookster - 26/07/2017 07:59:18 PM 607 Views
Absolutely agree on all counts *NM* Cannoli - 27/07/2017 06:40:03 AM 285 Views
You don't need to be 'straight' to fight and die for your country. You just need to shoot straight. Joel - 27/07/2017 10:14:11 PM 548 Views
You're an idiot. *NM* Tom - 28/07/2017 12:47:21 AM 289 Views
You also need to pass some sort of physical standards Cannoli - 28/07/2017 03:52:14 AM 563 Views
So I was reading.... Jeordam - 26/07/2017 09:07:11 PM 549 Views
This is part of my point Tom - 26/07/2017 09:47:39 PM 556 Views
The rate goes down significantly after transition. Ghavrel - 26/07/2017 11:24:50 PM 529 Views
Bullshit. Tom - 27/07/2017 01:40:05 AM 621 Views
I also like that study because it uses correct terminology: transsexual, sex-reassigned. Tom - 27/07/2017 01:42:19 AM 570 Views
Gender has had a non-grammatical meaning since the 1950s, and you know it. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 03:05:09 AM 528 Views
And people misuse the subjunctive all the time. Your point? Tom - 27/07/2017 04:57:19 AM 545 Views
Re: And people misuse the subjunctive all the time. Your point? Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 02:13:57 PM 552 Views
That's not necessarily a biological difference Tom - 27/07/2017 05:03:30 PM 592 Views
or liposuction or laser fat removal too. *NM* damookster - 27/07/2017 05:06:56 PM 305 Views
Facelifts, tummy tucks, collagen implants, nose jobs... *NM* Tom - 27/07/2017 05:09:01 PM 285 Views
Not bullshit. The rate decreases. It is still elevated relative to the general population. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 03:00:15 AM 554 Views
"transition is the cure" Tom - 27/07/2017 04:50:11 AM 564 Views
Sloppy wording on my part. Transition is currently the most effective known cure. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 02:18:41 PM 560 Views
Yes, but that just argues against transsexuals in the military either way Tom - 27/07/2017 05:04:39 PM 503 Views
Yes, and I don't feel particularly strongly about the current fiasco for that reason. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 05:51:29 PM 550 Views
Yes, I am waiting for one of our veterans to weigh in with their thoughts. *NM* damookster - 27/07/2017 06:13:19 PM 281 Views
For what it's worth.... Jeordam - 28/07/2017 10:36:22 PM 587 Views
I have a friend who was an officer in the army who feels the same way. Ghavrel - 29/07/2017 12:37:48 AM 527 Views
which should then close the debate on the original question damookster - 27/07/2017 05:07:34 AM 569 Views
Exactly. *NM* Tom - 27/07/2017 01:26:48 PM 294 Views
Well, to the extent that it covers people with dysphoria, sure. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 02:26:26 PM 510 Views
As I said above, Viagra treats a dysfunction Tom - 27/07/2017 05:08:19 PM 539 Views
also, to a point you made earlier damookster - 27/07/2017 05:39:32 PM 516 Views
Well, that's an argument for not putting them in roles where they can be captured, sure. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 05:53:02 PM 511 Views
The argument is that transition corrects the dysfunction of gender dysphoria. Ghavrel - 27/07/2017 05:49:24 PM 506 Views
So let me understand your position correctly via asking a few questions Roland00 - 28/07/2017 04:01:50 AM 568 Views
Too long Tom - 28/07/2017 01:54:11 PM 549 Views
The main reason for the post was the standard you created Roland00 - 28/07/2017 05:00:27 PM 509 Views
Reductio ad absurdum, Roland? damookster - 28/07/2017 05:29:23 PM 509 Views
I know Tom and Cannoli don't care, but on the off chance that you do... Ghavrel - 29/07/2017 12:39:16 AM 559 Views
I didn't realize that damookster - 29/07/2017 01:10:30 AM 489 Views
Also trivia Roland00 - 29/07/2017 01:22:37 AM 468 Views
No worries. I'm not offended. I just thought you might want to know. *NM* Ghavrel - 29/07/2017 02:32:01 AM 264 Views
Thanks damookster - 29/07/2017 03:25:08 AM 494 Views
I don't? *NM* Cannoli - 29/07/2017 08:23:14 AM 297 Views
Yeah, I really don't care. Though I use the term for a different reason. Tom - 29/07/2017 07:12:03 PM 539 Views
So right now let me share the joke that is happening in my mind Roland00 - 29/07/2017 07:28:22 PM 469 Views
Girlfriend Mookie, you are projecting onto me. Roland00 - 29/07/2017 01:17:47 AM 558 Views
I absolutely respect you, Roland/Matt damookster - 29/07/2017 01:40:28 AM 491 Views
We are cool Roland00 - 29/07/2017 02:36:00 AM 542 Views
Blah blah blah and now I am showing off like an asshole Roland00 - 29/07/2017 02:52:48 AM 506 Views
you're a nice guy, Roland00 damookster - 29/07/2017 03:22:15 AM 525 Views
OMG mookie gave me the Nice Guy speech / Good Guy speech Roland00 - 29/07/2017 07:41:23 PM 460 Views
I've never seen Newsroom damookster - 29/07/2017 08:00:38 PM 500 Views
Teases I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too! Roland00 - 29/07/2017 09:13:30 PM 501 Views
Nah, I'm not that subtle. damookster - 29/07/2017 11:01:39 PM 464 Views
Edit: Double Posted due to bad wifi *NM* Roland00 - 28/07/2017 04:01:51 AM 280 Views
Serving its end: As long as everyone argues over this, no one talks about Trumpcare nor Russiagate Joel - 27/07/2017 10:05:00 PM 499 Views
What's horrible is the portmandu with -gate......Can we just let that one go yet? *NM* Jeordam - 27/07/2017 10:51:20 PM 255 Views
Joel, seriously damookster - 29/07/2017 08:33:14 PM 529 Views
No the real boogeymen are the ones we do not see with our eyes, but are still lurking in the shadows Roland00 - 29/07/2017 09:16:34 PM 456 Views
And Rejoice Roland00 - 29/07/2017 09:17:42 PM 501 Views
You are mixing up your metaphors, it is sleight of hand not sleight of mind Roland00 - 29/07/2017 09:20:17 PM 500 Views
Everybody Is Missing The Mark Here MrFarstrider - 29/07/2017 10:25:04 PM 601 Views
Nice comments. Thanks for that explanation. *NM* damookster - 29/07/2017 11:15:29 PM 287 Views
Also, For the Record MrFarstrider - 30/07/2017 08:02:58 AM 634 Views
Incite or Insight *NM* Roland00 - 01/08/2017 06:30:28 AM 269 Views
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