I think "f*ck you" means "rape you." The f-phrase is an expression of hostility. It conveys that rape is not about sex, desire, or love; it is about domination. Domination is not what socially and economically progressive people should be about. The fact that rape needs intimidation, violence, or some other coercive behavior indicates that domination or power over another person is at play. We are now in a time where the f-phrase is no longer taboo; its rise to casual use fits the aggressive, hostile, and might-is-right ethos infecting and destroying our country.
I can totally empathise with you; it's annoying that politicians are so foul mouthed these days. Still, I can't say that I agree with the proposed solution, even when it's made in jest. How often have we seen outrageous policy proposals be defended by the phrase "I was only joking"?
I'm not at all confident that legislation that seeks to ban obscenity is impossible. What's considered obscene is very much a moving target, we can only hope that relatively decent politicians stop using them.
This made me laugh. Thank you for that!
This was pretty funny. And I completely agree. Thanks!
I think "f*ck you" means "rape you." The f-phrase is an expression of hostility. It conveys that rape is not about sex, desire, or love; it is about domination. Domination is not what socially and economically progressive people should be about. The fact that rape needs intimidation, violence, or some other coercive behavior indicates that domination or power over another person is at play. We are now in a time where the f-phrase is no longer taboo; its rise to casual use fits the aggressive, hostile, and might-is-right ethos infecting and destroying our country.
This short comment is better than the long-winded and not so persuasive article.
Ha-ha! But please admit that FAFO was inspired! What better summation of the Donroe doctrine can we summon?
I can totally empathise with you; it's annoying that politicians are so foul mouthed these days. Still, I can't say that I agree with the proposed solution, even when it's made in jest. How often have we seen outrageous policy proposals be defended by the phrase "I was only joking"?
I'm not at all confident that legislation that seeks to ban obscenity is impossible. What's considered obscene is very much a moving target, we can only hope that relatively decent politicians stop using them.