These are all fascinating arguments, and I voted for the last option which seems to be a popular one. And yes, I'd support my friend in taking on this challenge, and hopefully that friend would engage with me in arguments of political nature [as most of my friends so obligingly do], and perhaps take into account my opinions.
But the real kicker for me is: why the male pronouns? [I know, Desh, you're shocked that I would bring such a thing to light. Totally uncharacteristic. See you in a couple weeks.]
My general policy is to pick one, rather than use one of the invented pronouns, use s/he, or go all Jane Austen and use singular "they" (though I do the latter sometimes). And I had a male friend in mind when writing it.
that's stupid. no offense, darling, but it is.. justin o [right, that's what this is all about] is not every politician [thank god - again, justin, no offense but you know the etshaloms aren't republicans] so if the question is remotely hypothetical and not just about justin, make it hypothetical and not gender- or pronoun- specific. i think it's important to recall that sexism exists so if you're going to fight it, notice how your language conveys your views [and recognize when it conveys the idea that dudes are the only ones in politics, etc]. they're playing 'white christmas' on the radio. this is confusing.
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But the real kicker for me is: why the male pronouns?
[I know, Desh, you're shocked that I would bring such a thing to light. Totally uncharacteristic. See you in a couple weeks.]
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My general policy is to pick one, rather than use one of the invented pronouns, use s/he, or go all Jane Austen and use singular "they" (though I do the latter sometimes). And I had a male friend in mind when writing it.
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they're playing 'white christmas' on the radio. this is confusing.