[lbo-talk] Question about appropriateness of a phrase

[Michael Dawson]

Did you leave out the "a" in front of "forked" on purpose?  If so, then I
say it's a moderately offensive caricature.  If you use the "a," then I
think you're just using a generally-accepted phrase, though perhaps not the
best one for the occasion.  There are lots of substitutes: two-faced, both
sides of your mouth, hypocrite, having and eating of cake, etc.


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> On Behalf Of John Thornton
> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:28 AM
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> Subject: [lbo-talk] Question about appropriateness of a phrase
> 
> This list is filled with people whom I may occasionally disagree with over
> some issues but whose opinions I generally value as they are about as
> progressive as one can be and still be grounded so I'd like to pose a
> question before I do something hateful and rash. Does the phrase "You
> speak
> with forked tongue" when directed at someone of known Native American
> ancestry seem like a very inappropriate racially offensive phrase? Since
> Kelley and I disagreed one time over the use of the term redneck I'd be
> especially interested in your opinion but I'd like several people to
> comment if they don't mind. Thanks.
> 
> John Thornton
> 
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