Is the fictional word "Homophobe" simply a word used by homosexuals to deflect an argument they find they are losing?

by Simmering Frog Posted 2009/10/13 03:49:25

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Me 2009/10/13 03:52:29

No

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No, not at all. It is a valid term used to describe bigots who let their fear of and contempt for homosexuals blind their rationality.
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Betsy 2010/03/05 01:07:17

Yes

This reminds me of when someone called me a `racist` because I could see past Obama's lies and celebrity for who he really is. Just a name used by the liberals to scare you from your position because we all must be `Politically Correct`!!

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Todd Ho... to Betsy 2011/07/23 04:45:19

You don't see past his lies, you see past his truth because it is too dangerous to your worldview. You'd have to be humble, reevaluate everything you believe, thats too high a price to pay.

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Simmeri... to Todd Ho... 2012/06/16 20:57:45

His truth? Say what?

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TheReverend 2010/03/04 01:38:44

Yes

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I would say that is accurate. They always try to pull the homphobe card when people don't agree with them. It's simply their way of dealing with rejection.

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Todd Ho... to TheReve... 2011/07/23 04:51:11
boredcolliedogBringMarianne... 2010/02/28 22:22:15

Yes

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Absolutely! Good call froggy!

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Mrs. V 2010/02/28 22:14:42 (edited)

Yes

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It is just like Liberals and Blacks who yell "racist" any time they don't get their way.
Most gays know it is abnormal behavior and therefore seek any means possible to justify it and keep others from criticizing them.

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Todd Ho... to Mrs. V 2011/07/23 04:46:07

"Blacks"

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rightside 2010/02/28 21:35:04

Yes

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-phobe means 'fear'. I am not and have never been afraid of homosexuals.
That is a word made up by the homosexuals that is made to appear that people that don't approve of homosexuality are lashing out because they fear them.
Fear has nothing to do with my stand against this vile act.
Its wrong and will always be wrong. I'll go with God on this one. He's always right.

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1239631 to rightside 2010/03/04 13:47:59

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you're awesome!!

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rightside to 1239631 2010/03/04 16:04:31

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Why thank you dear!

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Scars Remain (aka Vicki) 2010/02/28 20:54:49

Sometimes

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I really have grown to despise this word, due to over-usage. Many people just shut down, when you have a belief system contrary to theirs, and using that word, is a good way to build walls.

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Arky in Y'shua 2010/02/28 20:05:03 (edited)

Yes

The problem is, they are, in a freaky way,

and we don't really want them around
being so weird

knowing they want to exclude us from our own world.

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Tara 2010/02/28 20:02:10

No

It's not a fictional word. It is an actual word and some people do have a phobia of homosexuals. However, I have seen the word over used, used to describe people who do not actually fear homosexuals but rather dislike them.

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Arky in... to Tara 2010/02/28 20:10:41 (edited)

Horse Manure

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Tara to Arky in... 2010/02/28 20:13:01

LOL! Love your picture!

What is horse manure? Would like to know exactly what part of my post you found to be horse shit?

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Arky in... to Tara 2010/02/28 20:21:31

It's a made up word - didn't exist before those people started doing each other in public, and parents would have to cover their children's eyes and rush them away from the spectacle.

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Tara to Arky in... 2010/02/28 20:51:22

Your logic is flawed. Every word is made up, every word we use was made up by someone at some point. But the fact is, it is an actual word in the English Language and can be found in every dictionary. The word Arachnophobia was not added until 1925 does that mean it's not a real word either, because someone made it up? The dictionary does not add fictional words. Sorry, you may not like it, but it is an actual word, with an actual meaning and can be found in every dictionary.

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Arky in... to Tara 2010/02/28 22:23:22

Your thought process is heavily influenced by your prejudice and emotions. I don't think you are qualified to tell me my logic is flawed.

The word was invented in 1969. Just like I said, it didn't exist before those people started doing each other in public, and parents would have to cover their children's eyes and rush them away from the spectacle.

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Tara to Arky in... 2010/03/01 06:19:21

Ok dude, you run around pretending the word is not in the dictionary, is not really a word and is just someone's made up fantasy. I will stick to actual fact.

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Arky in... to Tara 2010/03/01 15:15:46

Always twisting our words to what you want it to be. I came back and said the word was invented in 1969. How would I know that if I hadn't been to the dictionary?

It remains a fictional word used by homosexuals to deflect an argument they find they are losing. Only little kids need be afraid of them, and I am not a little kid.

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Dagon 2010/02/28 19:31:43
Daniel 2010/02/27 20:42:11

Yes

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yep.

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ack 2009/10/17 23:39:47

Yes

It's great they came out of the closet. But they should have left their sexual behavior in the bedroom.

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Sodahead's Boring. 2009/10/14 23:05:43

No

Is it sometimes used that way? Of course... but so is the word "fag".

But no, "homophobe" is not fictional, nor is homophobia.

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☼ Homeward Bound ☼ 2009/10/13 17:33:26

No

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It's another word created to further show what "victims" they are. (not)

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driley 2009/10/13 16:05:36

Yes

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Once again, Frog, your well phrased question contained the best answer.

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Simmeri... to driley 2009/10/14 02:06:18 (edited)

+3

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Tony to driley 2009/10/16 01:43:24

+1
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driley to Tony 2009/10/16 16:40:13

+1
That's "cave woman" to you.

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RamblingVoices. 2009/10/13 09:32:38

No

ho·mo·pho·bi·a / ˌhōməˈfōbēə/
• n. an extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people.
DERIVATIVES:
ho·mo·phobe / ˈhōməˌfōb/ n.
ho·mo·pho·bic / -ˈfōbik/ adj.
fictional? i didnt know the oxford dictionary used fictional words

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Tony to Ramblin... 2009/10/16 01:43:54

+1
Exactly!

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Algor. Mortis. - ҎԊǢɬ Physi... 2009/10/13 07:30:34

No

A fictional word?

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BiologyStudent 2009/10/13 04:51:21

Yes

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I think the term is some kind of excuse.
Like "I hate gays."
"Woah why?"
"I'm just homophic!"
Oh ok. Like that makes all the difference. Your riddiculous phobia gives you all the pardon you need to hate them and not get in trouble for it.

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The Myth 2009/10/13 04:43:55

Sometimes

Everyone uses words to communicate a thought(s). It all depends on how they are constructed and used. Many just "vent" in disgust, and still others spill hatred in words, which actually proves their own inner weakness.

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Michelle S. 2009/10/13 04:40:28

No

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It's a valid term that some people actually have. If people were more accepting and not ignorant, the word would only be used to descirbe those who truly have a phobia. Also, no homosexual can lose and argument against someone who's not for their rights. Why? Because they're right, and those against their rights are just as bad as being enslaved without rights.

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G 2009/10/13 04:29:14 (edited)

Sometimes

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I think some people are unaware of what a phobia is. It means "fear" not "dislike". Granted, some people certainly are exactly what the word "homophobic" means.

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Iefan M... to G 2013/05/17 05:57:25

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Max for President 2016!

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JoysMojo 2009/10/13 03:57:44

No

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No... and maybe it's just me... but I really don't understand how someone ELSE's sexuality is within anyone else's power to argue?!? Wow, if people put this much effort into thinking and reflecting on how they live their own lives rather than how they think everyone ELSE should live theirs... the world would be a warmer place. Can't we all just get along? For the record, I really don't care who ANY of you sleep with, as long as its consentual and makes you both happy.

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Me 2009/10/13 03:52:29

No

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No, not at all. It is a valid term used to describe bigots who let their fear of and contempt for homosexuals blind their rationality.

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