What do you think of the list of words that "can't" be used describing Hillary Clinton?

2015-03-29T15:41:18-04:00

On Friday, March 27th, on the program the Warfighter's Eye, the host talked about an article that I am linking now. Apparently, according to this one group, there are words that can no longer be used to describe Hillary Clinton because doing so is sexist. I personally found it odd that it was specifically used as a list of words that can't be used to describe HER, but no mention was made on whether or not those words could be used to describe conservative women, or for that matter the rest of the women in the country.
What are your thoughts on this matter?

The 13 words you can’t write about Hillary Clinton anymore

OK. We'll bite.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Mar 29 at 2015 3:44 PM

2015-03-29T15:44:26-04:00

I reject "Political Correctness."

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 29 at 2015 5:31 PM

2015-03-29T17:31:26-04:00

When I think about Benghazi and the email shenanigans there is one word I will not use: TRUSTWORTHY.

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Mar 29 at 2015 6:06 PM

2015-03-29T18:06:48-04:00

Since when did the PRESS agree to censure? Chet? Walter? David?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 29 at 2015 6:20 PM

2015-03-29T18:20:52-04:00

"Words mean things." If you are using the word differently for a person of one gender than you would for another, then it 'could be' defined as sexist.

However, looking at the list provided in the article, that's not what this is. This isn't a gender issue, it's a platform or party issue. Using the word disingenuous has a negative connotation to begin with. As do many of the others presented.

In other words, fluff piece. Drivel. 2 minutes of my life I can never get back reading said article.

Response by SPC Donald Tribble made Mar 29 at 2015 6:23 PM

2015-03-29T18:23:05-04:00

If I don't talk about then I don't have to be concerned with using the wrong words. Therefore I chose to not talk about.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Mar 30 at 2015 1:23 PM

2015-03-30T13:23:14-04:00

The list is crap as far as "sexist" in any normal connotation is concerned.

HOWEVER, the rationale given is sound.

Words CAN have multiple connotations depending on context.

After all, I am "detail oriented" and you are "obsessive compulsive" but he is "anal retentive".

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 9:01 AM

2015-04-13T09:01:57-04:00

I think we should just add to this list of words that cannot be used to describe Billary.
Lets start with:

Loyal
trustworthy
patriotic
American
caring
honest
law abiding
....

the list could get pretty long

Response by SGT Mary G. made Aug 10 at 2021 12:49 AM

2021-08-10T00:49:17-04:00

I see no list of words, but I suggest if someone uses a word someone else does not like in reference to anyone or anything, and as a result wants wants to assign a negative connotation to the word and the person it, they would do well to ask that person about it instead of start bad-mouth, name-calling, and labeling that person in an effort to assign ill-intent . . .