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It is not a codeword. Connotation doesn't matter. The fact that they tack on "blacks" to the word "uppity" does not change the fact that they are using the word "uppity" to mean arrogant or high-handed. They are using the word "uppity" correctly. It may not necessarily be true to the person they're using it on, but that doesn't change its definition. "uppity blacks who think they're too good for christmas" in the strip above, the use of uppity is referring to being "too good" for christmas, not about being black.
Connotation does matter, though. It's a huge part of language and ignoring it is just being autistic so you can avoid feeling vaguely guilty over something pointless. I think censoring it is ridiculous, but claiming it's not a loaded word is equally ridiculous.
 
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Subjugated and systematically traumatised? Does this bitch live in fucking 16th century Europe or some shit?
 
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Subjugated and systematically traumatised? Does this bitch live in fucking 16th century Europe or some shit?

And these posts in no way perpetuate the idea that women are hysterical, unreliable, or unstable.

Nope. Not. At. All.
 
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These women didn't do nothing! Sure they committed manslaughter by pushing a guy off a train but they're the true victims.
 
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These women didn't do nothing! Sure they committed manslaughter by pushing a guy off a train but they're the true victims.

I looked up the article and...

"The man apologized and offered to get off the train at Liluah but the women had surrounded him. They went on abusing him and refused to let him get off at any of the stations. Finally, when he realized that Hind Motor was approaching, Sharma made a dash towards the door. There was resistance from the women and a scuffle ensued near the door. Sharma attempted to grab the handle but missed and fell off the running train," said Minu Das, who was in the compartment.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...-woman-special-train/articleshow/49823456.cms

Yes, those poor women victims...
 
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