Gillard, what the hell!?

[logansrogue]

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-wants-refugee-debate-without-borders-20100704-zvo3.html

When I hear people say, "Oh, let's not have to worry about political correctness" or "This is political correctness gone mad", I want to PUNCH FACES. I find that very distressing, because I'm a pacifist and I do not hit people.

Political Correctness = NOT BEING AN ASSHOLE.

So when you say, Ms. Gillard, "Let's not worry about political correctness," you're saying, "Let's exercise our institutional, long-standing white privilege in this discussion, regardless of the feelings of those that need our help or may already be here after seeking our help, for the benefit of those that are uncomfortable being confronted with that privilege or having that privilege challenged in the first place," or, basically, "HEY, FREE PASS TO BE A RACIST ASSHOLE, ONLY, YOU'RE NOT ACTUALLY RACIST IF YOU'RE SCARED OF BROWN PEOPLE, LOL!"

I am so annoyed by this. I'd be disappointed, but I was more hopeful about Julia Gillard rather than convinced of her Leftness and expecting definite improvements in policy. She's doing what she can to keep Labor in government, I understand that. She's savvy and shit. I just wish people weren't such small-minded turdburgers that that sort of thing was necessary.

Looks like I'm hopelessly voting for Greens again.

Comments

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

You know, I'm so glad I have the sort of people on my flist that can have this sort of conversation without it devolving into wank. I love you guys. *hugs offered*

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Years ago, I was on the f-list of someone who regularly stood back and let some f-listers take shots at others with no lifeline, and sometimes joined in. I always said I wouldn't put up with it in my journal or try to do it in someone else's. But really, she was polite, so there's no reason I shouldn't be anyway. :-)

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

If it gets rough, I'll step in and say, "Woah, cool off, guys!" cause I love my lj mates and hate to see people tear each other new ones.

[countessdeweird.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to be able to have this sort of conversation. Hooray for well-mannered people on the internet :)

I was a little worried about starting the discussion in your space, and probably should have asked you if it was okay first. For future reference, do you generally prefer conversations not on the topic of your post to happen elsewhere, or are you not too fussed about this kind of thing?

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

As long as people are polite and civil, anything goes. :)