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Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
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Author:  jimmypasta [ Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
On Ch.2 10 pm News,Rob Johnson ended the broadcast by blasting Mr. Emanuel for using the word "retarded" in a statement about fellow Democrats. Rob has a brother with a disability and takes offense with the "common" use of such verbiage. He says people think using the word makes them feel clever but they are just ignorant.
Wonder if the WSCR team of Boers & Bernstein were listening!
Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
jimmypasta wrote:
On Ch.2 10 pm News,Rob Johnson ended the broadcast by blasting Mr. Emanuel for using the word "retarded" in a statement about fellow Democrats. Rob has a brother with a disability and takes offense with the "common" use of such verbiage. He says people think using the word makes them feel clever but they are just ignorant.
Wonder if the WSCR team of Boers & Bernstein were listening!


Agree. I love B&B, but that has always bothered me. Just add a "by cracky!" and lay off using "retahded"
Author:  Beebo [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
+1 Ditto.
Author:  Scorehead [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
jimmypasta wrote:
On Ch.2 10 pm News,Rob Johnson ended the broadcast by blasting Mr. Emanuel for using the word "retarded" in a statement about fellow Democrats. Rob has a brother with a disability and takes offense with the "common" use of such verbiage. He says people think using the word makes them feel clever but they are just ignorant.
Wonder if the WSCR team of Boers & Bernstein were listening!


I'm surprised that WSCR Management hasn't told B&B that the word "retarded" is off limits.
Author:  Bucky Chris [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
Not a fan of the word either, but I admit I let one fly every so often.


And I too am surprised 670 let's them use it, but I do also see a different between calling someone a retard and calling them a "Football retard." Retard is an actual word that holds meaning, so it does have its uses.


Very touchy subject.
Author:  Beebo [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
It is if you have one for a child, or know someone who does.

From what I understand, there are more kids with this or autism (or both) today than when I was a kid in the 60s. Hell, I'm trying to recall seeing short buses in that timeframe, and am drawing a blank.

How many people are on meds for different mental issues? Even on this board?
Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:16 pm ]
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Beebo wrote:
How many people are on meds for different mental issues? Even on this board?


far more seem to be off their meds
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
I don't like this word...I don't like the "short bus" term either.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
doug - evergreen park wrote:
I don't like this word...I don't like the "short bus" term either.

I used this word a lot til Doug made a comment about not liking it.

I thought "Ok."

You can easily replace it. No reason to use that word.

Why football re****? Why not football moron? or football idiot?
Author:  Curious Hair [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
"Retard," "moron," and "idiot" are all archaic medical terms for stupid people. If one is in play, why can't all of them be?
Author:  Chilli Palmer [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
rogers park bryan wrote:
doug - evergreen park wrote:
I don't like this word...I don't like the "short bus" term either.

I used this word a lot til Doug made a comment about not liking it.

I thought "Ok."

You can easily replace it. No reason to use that word.

Why football re****? Why not football moron? or football idiot?


You wouldn't want to offend the morons or idiots now would you? I know quite a few idiots and morons and I am offended sir.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:12 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote:
"Retard," "moron," and "idiot" are all archaic medical terms for stupid people. If one is in play, why can't all of them be?

football ignoramus
Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
Curious Hair wrote:
"Retard," "moron," and "idiot" are all archaic medical terms for stupid people. If one is in play, why can't all of them be?


What the hell we s'posed to do, you mor on

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Author:  KDdidit [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rob Johnson blasts the use of the word RETARDED
Beebo wrote:
It is if you have one for a child, or know someone who does.

From what I understand, there are more kids with this or autism (or both) today than when I was a kid in the 60s. Hell, I'm trying to recall seeing short buses in that timeframe, and am drawing a blank.

How many people are on meds for different mental issues? Even on this board?

Far more people are being diagnosed as Autistic because doctors are more apt to diagnose it as such in cases where they previously would not have. Jenny McCarthy and the idiot "vaccines give you autism" fools don't help things either.
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