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In reply to the discussion: Kamala Harris drops an f-bomb [View all]claudette
(3,673 posts)52. Why do
politicians feel the need to go to the gutter to make a point. Its disgusting. No respect for those of us who do not use and are not used to hearing vulgar language.
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i dont care , if the shoe fits . 1 of my fave lines in a move , oh you mean a colourful metaphor.?
AllaN01Bear
May 13
#5
F-bombs are used too often here as a substitute for good writing, so they are used with intention
elocs
May 13
#28
I've noticed that as well, that those who commonly swear will curb their tongues in my presence.
elocs
May 13
#36
Just saying if they're going to make the swear word the subject of the whole article,
unblock
May 14
#60
Kamala Harris has been hanging around Joe ''This is a big fucking deal'' Biden
Brother Buzz
May 13
#3
Yes, it is. I am disappointed. Are you trying to speak for me? Or am I being accused of being dishonest?
Oopsie Daisy
May 13
#14
Okay. It saddens me that all the little girls who see her as a role model will hear this vulgar language.
Oopsie Daisy
May 13
#31
Okay. It fortifies me that all the little girls who see her as a role model will see this fortitude and strength.
Torchlight
May 13
#34
So more accurately, your standards are actually not higher, merely your opinions of your own standard are higher.
Torchlight
May 13
#42
Yes, these words are not unknown to them. But it makes the job of responsible parents *
Oopsie Daisy
May 14
#74
Thanks for the youtube link - istened to first part...gonna listen to the whole thing. 😘 to ur mother "Turn on Madison"
iluvtennis
May 14
#68
The "lily livered" crowd of religious fundamentalists that abhor foul language as from the Devil are a dying breed
Traurigkeit
May 13
#26
I applaud this. She's speaking hard truths and sometimes that means using what some view as unpleasant language
Docreed2003
May 13
#32
Apparently the only way media will report on anything Kamala "The Invisible Woman" Harris does.
betsuni
May 13
#44
This wasn't a "formal speech", the event was dubbed a "conversation" where she answered questions and gave remarks
BumRushDaShow
May 14
#59
You're welcome. I usually try to add videos of her since she is reported on so rarely
BumRushDaShow
May 14
#67