Current Events > it's not "immigrants" it's "aliens"

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HylianFox
05/23/19 5:27:29 PM
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that makes them sound scarier
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K181
05/23/19 5:28:34 PM
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But what if they were sexy aliens?
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Turbam
05/23/19 5:34:47 PM
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Fuparulez
05/23/19 5:35:21 PM
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The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.
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Complete_Idi0t
05/23/19 5:36:14 PM
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happy holidays
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Lordgold666
05/23/19 5:36:45 PM
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Wait til you see googles fear-mongering

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El Mexicano Texano
05/23/19 5:37:30 PM
#7:


K181 posted...
But what if they were sexy aliens?


@K181

Spoilers for Dude Where's My Car?

Blind kid makes sure they're aliens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn_KP_ritxw" data-time="


Aliens show talent by swallowing popsicle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCThnn46mi0" data-time="


they also combine to make a Super Hot Giant Alien

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfFFKWQrDbE" data-time="

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El Mexicano Texano
05/23/19 6:50:34 PM
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I didn't get YouTube links for nothing one of you better watch them
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Pogo_Marimo
05/23/19 6:51:45 PM
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Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.
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MC_BatCommander
05/23/19 6:54:04 PM
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Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.


That's not irony
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RoboLaserGandhi
05/23/19 6:55:22 PM
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Pogo_Marimo posted...
Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.

How is it dehumanizing?

And how are illegal Mexican immigrants anywhere close to a large swath of humanity?
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HiddenLurker
05/23/19 7:10:58 PM
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Pogo_Marimo posted...
Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics?search=Trumpanzee

Tell me isn't calling conservatives "Trumpanzee" pretty dehumanizing?
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Pogo_Marimo
05/23/19 7:15:12 PM
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RoboLaserGandhi posted...
Pogo_Marimo posted...
Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.

How is it dehumanizing?

And how are illegal Mexican immigrants anywhere close to a large swath of humanity?

Are we going to pretend like people don't psychologically associate words with certain concepts and emotions? Is that what we're doing right now? There are literally branding specialists in our society who study the subconscious effects of words and phrases in our zeitgeist and exploits their associations for the benefits of mega-corporations or political campaigns. This exploitation of language is one of the cornerstones of modern marketing.

If you say the word "Alien" to someone, do you think an immigrant is the first thing that comes to mind? Or do they more likely think of the Xenomorph from Ridley Scott's titular "Alien", who literally eats people faces using a tiny extendable mandible inside of it's already vicious, gaping maw? Or maybe the terrifying Covenant fleet hellbent on destroying humanity? Or maybe the blood-thirsty bugs from Starship troopers who rend people limb from limb? Or maybe Rosa Jimenez, the nice cleaning lady who works at their apartment building and bakes delicious empanadas?

I mean, I know what I associate the word "Alien" with, and I know that association is literally the exact definition of "inhuman". So when people insist on calling them "Illegal aliens", it's kind of like a white supremacist insisting on calling a Black teen "boy". You are absolutely technically correct. You are also dehumanizing a living human being because they are different from you and come from a different background.

Also, Trump estimates there are around 30 million illegal immigrants in the United States. I don't know if that number is true, but that certainly qualifies as a "Large swath of humanity" to me. If you disagree, please post a huge semantic explanation below about this entirely petty and insignificant point of contention.
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Anteaterking
05/23/19 7:16:20 PM
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HiddenLurker posted...
Tell me isn't calling conservatives "Trumpanzee" pretty dehumanizing?


No
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Pogo_Marimo
05/23/19 7:18:56 PM
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HiddenLurker posted...
Pogo_Marimo posted...
Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics?search=Trumpanzee

Tell me isn't calling conservatives "Trumpanzee" pretty dehumanizing?

Yeah, it is.

Oh, wait, you really got me! I don't condone dehumanizing immigrants so obviously I'm a hypocrite who dehumanizes my political opposition! This "Gotcha" is so effective, I'm sure you've already gone through my posting history and pulled up the plethora of examples where I was a hypocrite on this subject. I will wait here, begrudgingly, while you post them all.

Go ahead.

Don't hold back. I really deserve this rhetorical trouncing. Have at me.
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HiddenLurker
05/23/19 7:20:39 PM
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Pogo_Marimo posted...
HiddenLurker posted...
Pogo_Marimo posted...
Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics?search=Trumpanzee

Tell me isn't calling conservatives "Trumpanzee" pretty dehumanizing?

Yeah, it is.

Oh, wait, you really got me! I don't condone dehumanizing immigrants so obviously I'm a hypocrite who dehumanizes my political opposition! This "Gotcha" is so effective, I'm sure you've already gone through my posting history and pulled up the plethora of examples where I was a hypocrite on this subject. I will wait here, begrudgingly, while you post them all.

Go ahead.

Don't hold back. I really deserve this rhetorical trouncing. Have at me.

Look at the reply above you.
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MakoReizei
05/23/19 7:21:54 PM
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nothing wrong with calling them aliens

adjective
adjective: alien

1.
belonging to a foreign country or nation.

noun
noun: alien; plural noun: aliens

1.
a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.
"an illegal alien"
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Pogo_Marimo
05/23/19 7:22:19 PM
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HiddenLurker posted...
Pogo_Marimo posted...
HiddenLurker posted...
Pogo_Marimo posted...
Fuparulez posted...
The irony of course is that the left calls illegal aliens "undocumented immigrants" to make them LESS scary, so be careful about complaining about who's trying to control the language.

I mean, that's not ironic. That's just not trying to dehumanize a large swath of humanity.


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics?search=Trumpanzee

Tell me isn't calling conservatives "Trumpanzee" pretty dehumanizing?

Yeah, it is.

Oh, wait, you really got me! I don't condone dehumanizing immigrants so obviously I'm a hypocrite who dehumanizes my political opposition! This "Gotcha" is so effective, I'm sure you've already gone through my posting history and pulled up the plethora of examples where I was a hypocrite on this subject. I will wait here, begrudgingly, while you post them all.

Go ahead.

Don't hold back. I really deserve this rhetorical trouncing. Have at me.

Look at the reply above you.

Oh no, someone I disagree with. That certainly invalidates MY argument.
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nemu
05/23/19 7:24:13 PM
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I can see possible arguments for claiming it's dehumanizing, but I think they're shallow ones. I think it's worse when they omit the word illegal entirely in an attempt to make it sound like "X is happening to legal citizens" for baiting headlines.
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RoboLaserGandhi
05/23/19 7:27:46 PM
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I like to call criminals accurate labels. I don't have sympathy for people trying to cheat the system.
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Blue_Dream87
05/23/19 8:01:36 PM
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The fact that these types don't see how language can evoke emotion and fall back to "but dictionary.com says it's accurate!" is really telling of where they're coming from
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