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(68,868 posts) Thu Mar 31, 2016, 10:09 PM Mar 2016

Is it acceptable to call Hillary Clinton a "bitch?" [View all]

There is disagreement in this forum on that question.

Maybe my preference for Senator Clinton has caused me to fall out of step with the larger community--I have an opinion on this but perhaps my opinion is a minority one with all of the new posters here.

So, what are the community standards? We should have clarity on this because there is obvious disagreement.

70 votes, 3 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	It is sexist and has no place here, ever
	59 (84%)
	Fine by me
	8 (11%)
	Depends on whether her tone was inappropriate
	3 (4%)
	3 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Is it acceptable to call Hillary Clinton a "bitch?" [View all] geek tragedy Mar 2016 OP

I didn't vote in the poll DetroitSocialist83 Mar 2016 #1

Calling men a "Dick" is accepted here FreakinDJ Mar 2016 #7

That's a double standard. snowy owl Mar 2016 #18

Thats how I see it FreakinDJ Mar 2016 #21

I don't agree it's a double standard mythology Mar 2016 #39

Where's the one when we can call Bernie a Bastard angstlessk Mar 2016 #2

Apparently you are unaware of what "sexist" means geek tragedy Mar 2016 #6

I am a 60 year old woman angstlessk Mar 2016 #15

This poll in no conceivable fashion is sexist. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #19

And what would be the consequences here for the wrong answer? sammythecat Apr 2016 #78

the poster who called her the b-word still has their posting privileges. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #82

Who's angry? I said, in post 72, sammythecat Apr 2016 #88

Sanders supporter here and I say no. Nor is it acceptable to use Marr Mar 2016 #3

I don't like pejoratives on either side. snowy owl Mar 2016 #36

Didn't vote SheenaR Mar 2016 #4

The context is a progressive discussion board. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #14

As an educated woman SheenaR Mar 2016 #28

"it's not sexist or hateful to call a spade a spade" geek tragedy Mar 2016 #30

The only voting I'll be doing SheenaR Mar 2016 #31

You've made yourself perfectly clear. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #32

Never once even came close to that SheenaR Mar 2016 #37

"It's not sexist or hateful to call a spade a spade" geek tragedy Mar 2016 #38

Agree. Karma13612 Apr 2016 #120

I think whether a word is sexist is dependent on the context of its use. nt GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #5

No,, not it isn't. I don't think this type of poll is acceptable, either. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #8

Why is this poll unacceptable? geek tragedy Mar 2016 #12

It resorts to using the same ugly word. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2016 #50

It's not acceptable to call ANYONE a bitch nt TheDormouse Mar 2016 #9

No it is not. It is not acceptable to call any woman that. morningfog Mar 2016 #10

Thank you. I agree. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #24

I prefer the gender neutral term of 'asshole' frylock Mar 2016 #11

"Bernie is an asshole" Sheepshank Apr 2016 #100

Bernie was called a motherfucker. That post was left to stand. frylock Apr 2016 #103

I had post hidden for stating that Bernie never held down a regular job... Sheepshank Apr 2016 #104

In the context of a political forum where people are often on edge Dem2 Mar 2016 #13

Yes. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #35

No KingFlorez Mar 2016 #16

This is a poll, not a declaration and encouraging people to call names. libdem4life Apr 2016 #52

Ask MaDem. Luminous Animal Mar 2016 #17

Calling out misogyny hurts women BainsBane Mar 2016 #20

Absolutely not rjsquirrel Mar 2016 #22

I agree. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #25

No. one_voice Mar 2016 #23

that makes sense to me nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #26

Another good poll to get a list of people who should be PPRed by admins n/t cosmicone Mar 2016 #27

Large transparency pages make a great list as well Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #128

Naw ... once Hillary clinches cosmicone Apr 2016 #129

Is it still acceptable to call out flame bait? artislife Mar 2016 #29

No shit. opiate69 Mar 2016 #49

Christmas must have come early for the Hillary group. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #119

I don't like it but one poster can call a man a "prick" and that seems to be very acceptable. Autumn Mar 2016 #33

Not at all acceptable. Punkingal Mar 2016 #34

It depends on your audience I think. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #40

No, never. Not even if her chauffeured limo ... Impedimentus Mar 2016 #41

Absolutely not. SheilaT Mar 2016 #42

Thank you. That is how I feel, except for the fact I'm voting for her. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #43

Bingo. SheilaT Mar 2016 #44

If we make exceptions for people we don't like, then we really don't oppose geek tragedy Mar 2016 #45

The names in this poll don't surprise me. cwydro Mar 2016 #46

of course not. nt G_j Mar 2016 #47

I do not think highly of Hillary Clinton but I also do not call her names PufPuf23 Mar 2016 #48

What an interesting question. 3catwoman3 Apr 2016 #51

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #54

"Professionally offended." Oh my. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #64

"professionally offended" obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #75

I have no idea what brought this up, but I can guess that someone here used that epithet? Beacool Apr 2016 #55

Used, and approved by a jury nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #65

That just proves my point. Beacool Apr 2016 #66

The Admins need to see that obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #76

Saw a bumper sticker that said just that, next to an NRA sticker and other signs Hoyt Apr 2016 #56

Unacceptable... Buddyblazon Apr 2016 #57

Its not the polite thing to do for sure n/t. JPnoodleman Apr 2016 #58

I'm not a fan, Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #59

No need for that. There are much better descriptors eggman67 Apr 2016 #60

No it's not acceptable but it's not sexist either DebDoo Apr 2016 #61

Hmmmm .... is it OK to call a candidate (or anyone else on DU) a .... etherealtruth Apr 2016 #62

Fuck, no. Orsino Apr 2016 #63

Nope, it would get a hide from me every time (directed at any woman). n/t demmiblue Apr 2016 #67

Not at all Armstead Apr 2016 #68

No. Why? Pharlo Apr 2016 #69

that word is being used to describe her at DU, and juries are letting it go nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #70

Considering the site admins request, juries ought not be 'letting it go' Pharlo Apr 2016 #71

it's not unheard of to have jurors who lack respect for this community, or at geek tragedy Apr 2016 #86

I wouldn't call her that. Off the top of my head sammythecat Apr 2016 #72

Is it acceptable to call The Donald an ass? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #73

It's unacceptable to call ANY woman a bitch, ever obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #74

nor would it be acceptable to call Bernie a WhiteTara Apr 2016 #77

I've had discussions on this very topic Lazy Daisy Apr 2016 #79

How many purge lists are being made while we wait for a nominee? Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #80

purge list? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #83

mm hmmm Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #94

this has been a very useful exercise--it's actually dramatically increased my respect geek tragedy Apr 2016 #95

People have been saying for quite some time that the BernieBros meme Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #96

Nailed it Rob H. Apr 2016 #118

Right Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #127

I see some mens rights activists are active here. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #81

The "W" Word Offends Me More Bodych Apr 2016 #84

I can't disagree, but I think both are toxic on a progressive website nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #85

No Question: "Toxic" Is the Right Word / Bodych Apr 2016 #89

Yup, I react the same way to that one Karma13612 Apr 2016 #116

The results of this poll - un-fucking-believable. LexVegas Apr 2016 #87

No, never acceptable beedle Apr 2016 #90

No it is not and I am sad to see that a few said yes but glad most said no. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #91

12% (as of now) is more than a few. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #92

Personally, I think it's inappropriate ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #93

No one should be called anything that dehuminizes by its use. marble falls Apr 2016 #97

Also, I never understood the fascination with The Rude Pundit (really NSFW): demmiblue Apr 2016 #98

:gasp: including the OP. demmiblue Apr 2016 #109

Is it OK to say Lordquinton Apr 2016 #99

And 16 percent say yes! LisaM Apr 2016 #101

This is also CLEARLY a partisan ploy to get Hillary and that word together in an OP LisaM Apr 2016 #102

+1 demmiblue Apr 2016 #111

posts that call her that word get left by juries, why would posts geek tragedy Apr 2016 #124

It's verboten Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #105

Awww... you has a sad that you can't use a gender-based slur. demmiblue Apr 2016 #107

Not always used in that context by me, but whatev Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #112

Not always... demmiblue Apr 2016 #113

No need to 'wonder' Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author Karma13612 Apr 2016 #106

Bernies minions don't need "Bitch". They've managed to call her that without actually using the word Bill USA Apr 2016 #108

Y'all really seem to like using that word. Hmmm... demmiblue Apr 2016 #110

note to friend. the word "bitch" was in quotes. I wasnt using it in a sentence to describe anybody. Bill USA Apr 2016 #114

That this question needs to be asked is evidence of a serious problem with some users here Tarc Apr 2016 #117

I'd say 21 nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #121

What did I miss? Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #122

linky goodness geek tragedy Apr 2016 #123

Gah. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #125

about 90% of it will be on the right, but the 10% that isn't geek tragedy Apr 2016 #126

Oh, it'll be way more than 10% on the left obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #131

Yup. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #132

NO! It's disrespectful Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2016 #130

That should have been hidden and should always be hidden, imo. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #133

why? runaway hero Apr 2016 #134