The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #167954   Message #4056177
Posted By: GUEST,akenaton
31-May-20 - 04:47 AM
Thread Name: Foul-mouthed Folkies
Subject: RE: Foul-mouthed Folkies
"C*** used offesively is not offensive in its meaning, comparing women to their sexual parts is
Words are just words - no-one should have the right to judge them
Jim "

That is nonsensical ...Jim   the words are used by intellectual inadequates as terms of abuse. Leaving aside the misogyny, bastard is used often in folk song, especially parody or contemporary folk, usually in reference to perceived political failings.