I don’t want to be at the vanguard of the movement or anything but I’ve noticed the word “retard” creeping back into usage as a synonym for “idiot” after 15 years in ableism exile, and I support it. It’s an enjoyable word to say. Has a nice sound to it.
It went away originally bc some jackasses used it to describe Sarah Palin’s baby who was special needs but that isn’t how it should be used. That’s an obviously not nice usage. But as a generic “idiot” sort of insult it’s fine.
@bendreyfuss @SangerModer Insufferable bigot. You didn't grow up with the damage that term did to many children when it was used as an unwarranted attack on kids w/ certain challenges.
@bendreyfuss For years only mechanics were allowed to use when talking about timing. They have all the fun.
@bendreyfuss Two years ago you would have been perma banned on twitter for this tweet