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4. Absolutely, by taking ownership of the term he's turned the tables...

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 11:23 AM

Nov 2012

on those that sought to perpetuate it as a term of derision. It's a beautiful thing.

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Remember when "Obamacare" was a slur by the right wing. Check out this FB post. [View all] Maraya1969 Nov 2012 OP

The thing Obama has to say in his next speech bongbong Nov 2012 #2

I hope it sticks BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #3

As more and more people realize, mary195149 Nov 2012 #5

I did not know that. Thanks for the info. Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #8

Hey. It's politics. If it can be used as a slur, it will be. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #9

This makes me laugh out loud. yardwork Nov 2012 #7