http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/profanity/ en-us Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:01:32 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090849/posts Two-and-half years ago, during the Academy Awards presentations, a hip-hop group called Three 6 Mafia tendered their contribution to the ongoing elevation of America’s cultural landscape by helping to make the word “p*mp” (rhymes with limp) a touch more family-friendly. That evening, they performed a song called, “It’s Hard Out Here For a P*mp” – a toe-tapping little number so catchy, so memorable, so culturally relevant that it was outdone only by the group’s all-consonant all-the-time acceptance speech. At the time, when the story was new – and talk show hosts everywhere were going on and on about it –... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090849/posts#comment Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:01:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090630/posts Parents Curse Behavioral LessonWednesday, September 24, 2008 | 12:42 AM By Corin Hoggard Fresno, CA, USA (KFSN) -- A lesson in profanity at one Fresno middle school has created controversy and upset parents. Instead of math and English, the 12- and 13- and 14-year-olds at Tioga middle school learned about words that might make some adults blush. During the first week of school, the kids got a lesson on words they shouldn't use, including terms for oral sex and prostitution. The teachers and kids were focused on behavioral expectations instead of the normal subjects, but some parents say the way... ABC Local http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090630/posts#comment Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:02:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076209/posts Tons of readers are sending the latest, most pathetic smear against Gov. Sarah Palin. It is laughable beyond belief. One “Charley James” accuses Palin of exclaiming the following after Obama defeated Hillary: “So Sambo beat the bitch!” Read the entire “investigative report” here, which comes off like a really, really bad Onion parody. If you think these things should just be ignored, take a look at how it’s already spreading: michellemalkin.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076209/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 19:14:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2071183/posts Does Biden Need to Watch His Language? August 30, 2008 9:26 AM ABC's Matt Jaffe and Sunlen Miller Report: For Senator Biden – known for his loose lips and frequent gaffes – every word is being closely watched now that he's a Vice Presidential candidate. At the new ticket's first public event on their bus tour throughout swing states, Senator Biden said a word that was taboo – at least for his running mate - just days before. "I knew somebody famous was gonna come out of Scranton and I sure as HELL knew it wasn't gonna be me so... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2071183/posts#comment Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:57:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2069519/posts Fox News Channel isn't always getting fair and balanced treatment from protesters at the Democratic National Convention this week in Denver. In at least two instances this week, Fox News -- which is often accused of conservative leanings despite its "Fair and Balanced" claim -- was under siege by DNC protesters. On Sunday, Fox reporter Griff Jenkins was doing a live shot of what he described as a 1,000-person antiwar protest march, when things went awry. In the shot, which is still getting heavy play on YouTube.com, Jenkins attempts to ask some of the marchers what they were protesting. He... WLKY-TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2069519/posts#comment Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:27:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067207/posts They're coming in droves, masks and all. Griff Jenkins got in the middle of them and they started flipping off Griff and yelling, "F**k Fox News." Incredible. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067207/posts#comment Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:10:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2061718/posts If all storms had a name, this one would start with the letter F. As Tropical Storm Edouard closed in on the Texas Gulf Coast last week, a storm of a different kind was brewing inside the sporting goods section of a Wal-Mart store in La Marque. It started with the F-word. And now a 28-year-old single mother must go to court if she wants to fight a ticket for using profanity. Houston Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2061718/posts#comment Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:12:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058142/posts Are liberals more profane than conservatives? Online, the answer seems to be yes. Profanity, those taboo words banned from the broadcast airwaves, is a feature of many people's daily lives. It's much less so in the establishment media world. TV and radio broadcasts are legally prohibited from using it, most newspapers (including this one) have traditionally refrained from its usage. That's not the case with the Web, where bloggers and readers face no such restrictions. That likely comes as no surprise; what may be surprising, however, is to what degree profanity seems to be a feature more common on one... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058142/posts#comment Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:27:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037493/posts RALEIGH -- Thanks to some text message-savvy grandchildren, North Carolina drivers whose license plates have the potentially offensive "WTF" letter combination can replace the tags for free. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday the state Division of Motor Vehicles has notified nearly 10,000 holders of license plates with the letter combination. WXII12.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037493/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:59:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036524/posts RALEIGH -- Thanks to some text message-savvy grandchildren, North Carolina drivers whose license plates have the potentially offensive "WTF" letter combination can replace the tags for free. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday the state Division of Motor Vehicles has notified nearly 10,000 holders of license plates with the letter combination. Officials learned last year the common acronym stands for a vulgar phrase in e-mail and cell phone text messages. The DMV recently realized the same letters appeared on the sample license plate on its own Web site. Officials are trying to remove the plate from the site.... WXII12 News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036524/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:18:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2024189/posts New York, NY (AHN) - A survey of 2,520 executive made by a New York-based online job search website said office cursing topped the reasons why bosses fire employees. According to TheLadders.com, 38 percent of the respondents to the online survey pointed to violation of office etiquette, primarily using cuss words, as their number one reason for terminating workers. The was followed by drinking on the job, which came second with 35 percent, and excessive personal calls during office hours as third, with 28 percent. But from the worker's perspective, there is a worst sin than cursing. TheLadder said 81... All Headline News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2024189/posts#comment Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:21:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2015618/posts Clip featuring WNBC's Sue Simmons from WNBC-TV in New York. WNBC via Redlasso.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2015618/posts#comment Wed, 14 May 2008 03:09:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008392/posts Hillary wins Pennsylvania Youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008392/posts#comment Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:38:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2000080/posts Obama Gets Coveted “Ludacris” Endorsement Apr 3rd, 2008 | By NationalSquib | Category: Lead Story The hits just keep on coming for Hillary Clinton’s flagging bid for the Democratic Nomination. Already lagging behind in both the delegate and super-delegate counts with only a few primaries to go, her rival for the nomination has just picked up one of the most coveted endorsements of the Democratic Party. Having met with Barack Obama in the past regarding, as Mr. Obama stated, “The empowerment of our youth,” Ludacris has since been mum on who would get his endorsement. But during a recent concert... NationalSquib http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2000080/posts#comment Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:34:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996229/posts Warning: Strong Language. "What a whore Geraldine Ferraro is! She's such a **** whore! ... Hillary is a big **** whore, too," said Air America host Randi Rhodes during a live appearance. Breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996229/posts#comment Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:56:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1993624/posts FR This is 48% LESS than other websites who took this test. DU This is 177% MORE than other websites who took this test. Kos This is 37% MORE than other websites who took this test. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1993624/posts#comment Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:02:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987593/posts Thirty years after the US government commission that monitors communications began enforcing a ban on expletives on the airwaves, it is seeking to extend its policing to also cover swear words that slip out "fleetingly." The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a key step toward that goal Monday when the US Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on the policy of imposing fines on broadcasting groups that air isolated swear words uttered during live shows. The FCC had taken its case to the highest court in the land after it was slapped down by a court in New York in... Breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987593/posts#comment Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:44:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960937/posts The media and entertainment industry is spearheading the anti-Christian persecution in America. Christians have been belittled and have been looked upon as second-rate citizens. As a result, Christians have been misunderstood by many nonbelievers of the Christian faith. Therefore, Christians, according to the Media Research Center in Washington, D.C., are considered to be “cold, intolerant and oppressive.” (1) As a result, media bias has become a serious problem in the Christian community. Thomas Friedman in his article entitled “The Real War” practically declared war on Christianity. According to Joseph Farah in his counter article entitled “The Unreal War,” “Whether he... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960937/posts#comment Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:05:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926837/posts Amazon says that they do not have this yet, but Costco does... Amazon http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926837/posts#comment Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:29:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1925622/posts You could have seen this coming... The Washington Times reported on Karl Rove's speech yesterday on the political discourse on the Left: Karl Rove teed off this afternoon on the liberal netroots, the coalition of far-left blogs and advocacy groups who are a new power bloc in the Democratic party. "The Web has given angry and vitriolic people more of a voice in public discourse," said Mr. Rove, who served as one of President Bush's top strategists until he resigned this past summer, and is a noted technology nut. "People in the past who have been on the nutty fringe... Gateway Pundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1925622/posts#comment Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:03:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1911947/posts A West Scranton woman could face up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300 for allegedly shouting profanities at an overflowing toilet while inside her Luzerne Street home. Dawn Herb, whose potty mouth caught the attention of an off-duty police officer, was charged with disorderly conduct recently, prompting her to fire off a letter to the editor and vow to fight the charge. “It doesn’t make any sense. I was in my house. It’s not like I was outside or drunk,” said Ms. Herb, who resides at 924 Luzerne St. along with her four young... Times Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1911947/posts#comment Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:26:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908556/posts On Sept. 21, 2007, the editorial board of the Colorado State University student newspaper decided to publish a four-word editorial. Apparently finding the traditional mode of expressing ideas -- arguing a case in a few hundred words -- too demanding, they instead wrote four words: "Taser this … F--- Bush." Needless to say, they spelled out the F word. The "Taser" referred to the police using a stun gun on a student at the University of Florida who refused to relinquish the microphone to other students at a speech at the university given by Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. (How George... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908556/posts#comment Tue, 9 Oct 2007 11:15:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907970/posts Canadian Catholic Priest/Politician Says He Supports Abortion on TV Show Also publicly supports homosexuality; local bishop still refuses to discipline priest By Marie-Christine Houle and John-Henry Westen MONTREAL, October 4, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Father Raymond Gravel, the Quebec priest turned federal politician, has once again brought scandal to the Catholic Church by publicly voicing his stand in favour of abortion. On a French-language television show, Gravel was presented as a Catholic priest and Bloc Québécois MP (Member of Parliament) for Repentigny debating an Imam. In an article published in Le Soleil, reporter Richard Therrien reports that the conversation between Gravel... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907970/posts#comment Mon, 8 Oct 2007 01:57:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906533/posts Colorado State University is still experiencing the fallout from a profane editorial that ran in the college's student newspaper two weeks ago. CSU police investigated a threat that was called into The Rocky Mountain Collegian last week. Advertising in the newspaper and other student- run media organizations remains down. And at least one parent of a CSU student might withdraw her daughter from the school. "It's true. We are reconsidering schools," said Casper resident Cathy Ide, whose daughter, Holly Loucks, is a sophomore construction management major. The school's alumni relations and admissions offices have also received calls and e-mails concerning... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906533/posts#comment Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:24:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1901845/posts FORT COLLINS — The student newspaper that stirred up a hornet's nest when it dropped the F-bomb last week drew more fire Monday. (snip) College Republicans at Colorado State University collected more than 300 signatures calling on CSU's Board of Student Communications to fire Editor in Chief David McSwane. (snip) Asked by CNN if the editorial could be characterized as vulgar or sophomoric, McSwane said he "wouldn't entirely disagree." "We wanted people to understand that free speech is something we should talk about," he told CNN. "We felt that this campus, for one reason or another, has been really apathetic.... Daily Camera, via Drudge http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1901845/posts#comment Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:04:40 GMT