People who are unwilling to reexamine their position/opinion on an issue in the light of new data are, in fact, ignorant douchebags.

People who mock people who do reexamine their position/opinion on an issue in the light of new data are extremely ignorant douchebags.

Douchebag is a highly versatile word though, and can be used on friends and family alike for a variety of reasons. For example: I grab a beer, open it, and then get distracted. My friend, takes my beer and starts to drink it. When I discover this injustice, I rightfully say something like: “Aww, you douchebag!” and he says, “You should keep an eye on your beer, or some douchebag might take it.”

Another possibility when referencing your family might play out like this. Your brother and you are playing catch. You call timeout because your wife thinks she needs your opinion on which type of chips go better with the taco dip. Your brother throws the football anyway and hits you in the balls, then laughs at you. He instantly transforms from brother to douchebag brother. It is perfectly acceptable to reference him as such as you’re rolling around on the ground in pain.

As you can see, it’s a very useful word. Especially when applied in an ad hominem situation. I hope that clears things up.

Being called a “douchebag” is personal and insulting?

I suppose I should stop referencing my friends thusly.

AND

Chuck
“These people are douchebags of the highest order.”

I am closing in on 3,000 posts for this blog

I’m not sure I even know 3,000 different words. Well done, Rick.

This drives me crazy: coup de grace.

Yes. This will absolutely happen.

Blogs may indeed help one discover their humanity, but seldom their humility. I can say quite sincerely that beyond the fact that I sometimes vehemently disagree with you, Rightwing Nuthouse has helped you do both.