Before "retarded," the proper term was "idiot." Whatever politically correct term anyone comes up with is going to be used as an insult and it's eventually going to be seen as degrading. Changing the name is silly and obviously futile.

Most movies are propaganda of some sort. Red Dawn is simply propaganda for a cause the interviewer doesn't support.

Most movies are propaganda of some sort. Red Dawn is simply propaganda for a cause the interviewer doesn't support.

Speak for yourself. I'm only interested in clamshells.

Speak for yourself. I'm only interested in clamshells.

There is a range in truther craziness, but it runs from merely crazy on one end to complete insanity on the other end.

There is a range in truther craziness, but it runs from merely crazy on one end to complete insanity on the other end.

These movies making money? Not happening.

These movies making money? Not happening.

How can say the kids on Modern Family are appreciated? They don't even get Emmy nominations, which is a huge snub by Modern Family standards.

How can say the kids on Modern Family are appreciated? They don't even get Emmy nominations, which is a huge snub by Modern Family standards.

It's really uncomfortable how much Weird Ashley reminds me of girls I dated in high school.

It's really uncomfortable how much Weird Ashley reminds me of girls I dated in high school.

Does Allison Brie count given that Community isn't back on yet? Dakota Johnson is adorable, but no one can top Allison Brie.

Does Allison Brie count given that Community isn't back on yet? Dakota Johnson is adorable, but no one can top Allison Brie.

I'm just a caveman. Your world frightens and confuses me. But if there's one thing I do know, it's that there is a secret CIA project funded by the Koch brothers that is controlling our thoughts.

I'm just a caveman. Your world frightens and confuses me. But if there's one thing I do know, it's that there is a secret CIA project funded by the Koch brothers that is controlling our thoughts.

In retrospect, yes. At the time the episodes first aired, I think the impact was similar though. In both cases, we're talking about a massive fleet being destroyed a mysterious enemy from another quadrant bent on destroying the Federation.

In retrospect, yes. At the time the episodes first aired, I think the impact was similar though. In both cases, we're talking about a massive fleet being destroyed a mysterious enemy from another quadrant bent on destroying the Federation.

I'm not claiming there is any obstacle to right-wingers posting here, and I'm not saying I'm any kind of victim. I just think it's odd and unfortunate that there is so much self-selection by political ideology. I'm not saying the right behaves any differently.