Do you consider the word PAKI offensive?
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[cheers] — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 05:09 PM)
Thank you Dazed. Words take on different, additional and brand new meanings all the time. If a word is used derogatorily enough that's the definition it takes on. That's how it works. We don't have to like it, but people don't like being called Paki either, apparently.
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Platonic_Caveman — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 06:10 PM)
Well, that's a very comprehensive description of the origin of the name Pakistan. I am closely connected with the Indian community here in Los Angeles. There are many Hindu nationalists who believe the partition of India into three states was a terrible mistake on the part of the British. I also believe there should be one India not divided by religion. There are also millions of Muslims still in India and millions of Hindus still in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Partition solved nothing. There is also tension between the two states, both which posses nuclear weapons.
However, the origin of the name of Pakistan does still not imply the word "Paki" itself is inherently offensive. It's only its use by English racists which made it so. If there was "Afghan-bashing" by English racists, would that make Afghan an offensive slur as well?
I'm just saying in the U.S. the word "Paki" does not have that same negative implication.
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Daisy — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 06:23 PM)
It's only its use by English racists which made it so.
That's what I've been saying! Not just English racists by the way-Scottish, Welsh and Irish too.
If there was "Afghan-bashing" by English racists, would that make Afghan an offensive slur as well?
Probably.
I'm just saying in the U.S. the word "Paki" does not have that same negative implication.
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Platonic_Caveman — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 06:30 PM)
Okay, you've convinced me. I will stop using the word since we have an international user base here.
I still must say that "Afghan-bashing" will not make the word "Afghan" offensive any more than "American-bashing" would make "American" offensive. It's a very queer stigma which has been attached to the "P" word.
Thanks.
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 03:37 PM)
My darling beloved we really must have a chat about this boorish and frankly ill-conceived misuse of the semicolon!
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 04:06 PM)
By jove you women and your hysteria!
Good grief. Go and iron your husband's trousers my good lady, Monday is looming.
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 04:27 PM)
You're a Corbyn voter and frankly this is the sort of nonsensical tomfoolery I would expect, my good lady.
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 05:15 PM)
I also voted Remain
Oh my sweet darling beloved. I really did have high hopes for you!
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 05:38 PM)
Oh darling you really are a tease! Please stop this incessant impertinence.
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 05:50 PM)
Oh my sweet Dazed this tomfoolery has to stop. I think you have a real thing for me? Is it the top hat? I've heard it's alluring!
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RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 06:08 PM)
Daisy said...
It is as alluring as a man bun is alluring.
You truly are a delightful woman but the way you hanker over that dastardly Labour party really leaves me worried about your sanity, my good lady.
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Daisy — 6 years ago(August 03, 2019 06:15 PM)
RT Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP said...
You truly are a delightful woman but the way you hanker over that dastardly Labour party really leaves me worried about your sanity, my good lady.
Labour Party? I'd like to see Tony Blair and his vile wife swinging by their necks.
Jezza seems quite moderate in comparison.