Rep. Eli Crane used the derogatory phrase in describing his proposed amendment to a military bill. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty asked that his words be stricken from the record.

    • Monkeyhog@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      13
      arrow-down
      2
      ·
      1 year ago

      No it fucking wasn’t. And if it was where you are, then you’re surrounded by racists.

    • FatCrab@lemmy.one
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      15
      arrow-down
      4
      ·
      1 year ago

      I am 37 and grew up in an unincorporated town in Wisconsin. Never in my life was it considered socially acceptable to use this term. Don’t be a fucking moron.