Reply #10: I am not concerned about how "We" understand the word, so much as, how They, i.e.

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the Opposition, understand, and/or intentionally manipulate other people's understanding of, the word. Just as if you intend to solicit the cooperation of African Americans, you do not use the N-word, it's not a good idea to give the Rush Limbaughs of the world more shit with which to distract the Masses from the important issues. And if you're going to respond that those PEOPLE don't matter, you and Obama are NOT on the same page.