Posted by TofuEmmy on November 8, 2004, at 17:26:41
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, you consider this thread civil? » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on November 8, 2004, at 15:39:17
Well......I gotta disagree a bit here.
"No one would have considered any of this funny if African Americans or Jews had been the subject of the humor. So it leaves me perplexed that it is considered ok when it's about republicans."
There is some difference to me, in that the balance of power between minority groups and majority groups does change the context of the conversation. Making fun of majority "ruling party" groups is a bit different than, for instance, making a racist joke.
Regardless, I am sorry that anyone on the board felt personally insulted by this conversation. I can surely see how that is possible. I also hope that it's understandable that Democrats, especially those who suffer from depression to begin with, are doing everything they can right now to cheer each other up. Sometimes I think we forget that others are reading this stuff too! Thank you for the reminder.
emmy
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