On Jul 25, 2011, at 2:57 PM, // ravi wrote:
> Ironic since it is the very refusal to reason that makes the phrase problematic. To me, the phrase represents the following argument:
>
> 1. I have a strong opinion based on personal taste
> 2. I realise that there is reason to suspect that this opinion is unfounded
> 3. I choose not to defend it using argument
> 4. Instead I will offer a backhanded apology by calling your view “PC”
Or, "I'm about to say something ignorant and bigoted, but I'm going to spin it as bold and against the grain..."