Political Correctness

One often hears the term, 'political correctness' when remarks of politicians are quoted in television news broadcasts. It's an intuitive phrase so I never bothered checking a dictionary for a more meaningful explanation, until now. I'm starting to wonder if the term is being used to hide what a politician really thinks when he verbalizes the opposite.

According to Wikipedia, political correct language intends not to offend or disadvantage a particular group of people in society. Wikipedia also traces the history of the term from articles by New York Times and the writings of Allan Bloom's book in 1987, Roger Kimball's 1990 book, and the 1991 book by Dinesh D'Souza.

Presently the country is in the middle of a primary election to nominate a person or persons from the Republican and Democratic parties, who will eventually face a general election to decide our next President. As electioneering rallies, town halls, and TV interviews increase in frequency, scornful attitudes and accusative comments of political incorrectness are jabs hurled against rivals, highlighting traits that disqualify opponents from holding the office of President.

This particular election cycle is different in many ways from past elections. Half the Republican party is represented by angry, disillusioned voters, as is the Democratic party. Not only is the Democratic party divided, but for the first time in history, a very savvy political female is trying to win the nomination, and might actually win the general election. She is competing against the only Republican still in the primary, and her rival Democrat, who is leading the angry, disillusioned voters of her party.

The Republican rival happens to be an 'outsider' not a traditional politician, funding his own campaign, and constantly told he's political incorrect. But a lot of his comments mirror the Democrat rival of the woman seeking to become President. Examples: trade policies and acceptance of millions of dollars in contributions from those the public believe can and do buy the best government money can buy.

Obviously, political correctness can direct attention from substantive matters and also fight liberalism