Hmm... how about "Violently Differently-Valued" instead?

'Man-Caused Disaster'

i thought that was reserved for describing Jimmy Fallon's show

Too funny.

albo: 'Man-Caused Disaster'

i thought that was reserved for describing Jimmy Fallon's show

I thought that was reserved for describing the bathroom after one of my epic craps.

How about we just go with the amazingly stupid Homicide Bomber?

"Politically Motivated Deconstructionists" ???

Differently-abled explosions?

To avoid offending real news orgs, NewsBusters has announced they will change their name to RushsButtBoys.

/More at 11.

Hagbardr: albo: 'Man-Caused Disaster'

i thought that was reserved for describing Jimmy Fallon's show

I thought that was reserved for describing the bathroom after one of my epic craps.

No, we're still calling that "terrorism."

Excuse me, after two cups of strong coffee, I need to go unleash a jihad in the men's room.

Surely this must not be serious.

So?

Does that mean contributing to global climate change is a terrorist act?

But what about girls, young man?

BladBoy: How about we just go with the amazingly stupid Homicide Bomber?

I love that phrase

Sex discrimination.

Political Correctness Is Killing America Almost As Fast As Capitalizing Every Word In A Headline.

Nabb1: I need to go unleash a jihad in the men's room.

Now that's a new euphemism for wide stance. You kinky Republicans.

This is Step One of sending Dubya to gitmo.

sugardave: Surely this must not be serious.

Apparently it is:

Link (new window)

And don't call me Shirley.

sugardave: Surely this must not be serious.

Of course it's serious, and don't call me Shirley!

/not sorry
//obligatory

"Man-Caused Disaster"

As a male I find the term biased and discriminatory.

sugardave: Surely this must not be serious.



I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.

Shostie: sugardave: Surely this must not be serious.

Apparently it is:

Link (new window)

And don't call me Shirley.

3 seconds! Damn you!
/shakes fist

Remember folks, Republicans have admitted it's not important what you do, but what you call it and how you talk about it. Osama could be captured tomorrow and Republicans would shiat themselves over the language in the press release.

There is almost merit to the idea of moving away from the fear-based anti-"terrorism" ideals to a more even-handed "disaster recovery." Viewing it in less specific terms and being able to handle all types of calamity with a single agency.

Like rolling together Homeland Security and FEMA.

Except they'll accomplish something.

Maybe.

Probably not.

When the terrorism is committed by white christian militia members, it becomes "patriotic resistance against our Kenyan haf-black seekrit moozlin oqqressorz".

But this is just words, and words aren't important, right Repubs?

FriarReb98: Political Correctness Is Killing America Almost As Fast As Capitalizing Every Word In A Headline.

I was hoping it was making an acronym or something.

chipspastic: 3 seconds! Damn you!
/shakes fist

41 seconds, but at least I have a picture.

It's OK, chickenmitter, you can go on being just as terrified as you want.

Hey, is that a spider on your face?

Hilarious. I wonder how long they'll wait before floating the idea that 9/11 wasn't terrorism.

I don't see the problem. FTA: we want to move away from the politics of fear toward a policy of being prepared for all risks that can occur.

Not all "man-caused disasters" are terrorism. In fact, I'll bet most of the ones in the US are not. The Rodeo-Chediski fire was a good example of that.

Way to distract from the real crime, Newsbusters.

Interviewer:
How will the new anti-terror policy differ from the previous one?
Napolitano:
Our policies will be guided by authoritative information

It's going to take too long for me to yell at the neighbor kids and call them Man-Caused Disasterists.

I guess I'll just have to shoot them ;)

So she used it once in a speech?

Reagan called them Freedom Fighters. Let's go back to that.

paygun: Hilarious. I wonder how long they'll wait before floating the idea that 9/11 wasn't terrorism.

WAT

What was it that Carlin said about soft language and increased syllables?

please: Osama could be captured tomorrow and Republicans would shiat themselves over the language in the press release.

For the last time, people, it's Obama, not Osama. Honestly!

/pet peeve

paygun: Hilarious. I wonder how long they'll wait before floating the idea that 9/11 wasn't terrorism.



OMG the comic has come to pass!

This is mind-bogglingly asinine. Maybe, instead of looking for "scary" terms to redefine for political correctness, DHS could DO something proactive in the fight against terrorism.

please: Remember folks, Republicans have admitted it's not important what you do, but what you call it and how you talk about it. Osama could be captured tomorrow and Republicans would shiat themselves over the language in the press release.

Typical conservative spin without support intended to sway the base.

The most telling comment is this"..., but it demonstrates that we want to move away from the politics of fear toward a policy of being prepared for all risks that can occur."

She calls for cooperation and sharing information. She must be a Socialist...

Moderation of Fark is becoming very insignificant = FAIL...

Edsel: But this is just words, and words aren't important, right Repubs?

I remember back in 2002 when The Bush Administration wanted to change "suicide bombers" to "homidical bombers." Didn't work out so well.

DarnoKonrad: Reagan called them Freedom Fighters. Let's go back to that.

Freedom Fries - Ummmm...

But if the government or media doesn't pre-label them for me, how will I know if a suicide bomber of civilians is a terrorist?

Surely I can't be expected to figure that out for myself?


I demand the government place value judgments on all possible activities as soon as possible so I know in advance how to think about them.

haplo53: OMG the comic has come to pass!

Doh, I'm old and decrepit. Is there a bigger version so I can read it?

LessO2: Edsel: But this is just words, and words aren't important, right Repubs?

I remember back in 2002 when The Bush Administration wanted to change "suicide bombers" to "homidical bombers." Didn't work out so well.

That's because "bomb" is a scary word. They should have used "Homicidal Carrier of Rapidly Expanding Concussive Device"....that might have been flowery enough.

OMG the comic has come to pass!

I've always wondered why conservatives don't break their own necks constantly from constantly trying to suck themselves off. Maybe you can enlighten me, Haplo53.

The word 'terrorism' has become so overused that it is almost worthless. I don't blame someone for trying to change the language a bit.

And I get this weird feeling, this weird strange feeling, that the language wasn't changed to avoid offending terrorists. I know, shocking. But think about it, it'll blow your mind.