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Any of you Native American? Is "Pocahantas" offensive to you or is there nothing wrong with calling someone that? Are you a Trump supporter?

Posted - November 28, 2017
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  • Not  a Trump supporter.... Not  a Native American....  It's only a racial slur if used on an actual Native American. 

    Context, context, context.
      November 28, 2017 7:22 AM MST
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  • 19937
    It isn't a word I would use to describe anyone Native American or otherwise.  I believe the use of that word in the context of presenting honors upon the Native American code talkers was completely inappropriate and out of place. 
      November 28, 2017 10:21 AM MST
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  • 46117
    I don't call people names and expect them to LIKE it. 

    That just sets the tone immediately.  It is aggressive and impolite.  To spin it sarcatsticly and then denigrate a race, is just the next step.

    I may think Pocahontas is an Indian Princess and not get why you are offended.  But that is the POINT.  I didn't care to ask and find out your point of view when I addressed you as such. 

    This is rude at best and racist at worst. This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at November 28, 2017 10:26 AM MST
      November 28, 2017 10:25 AM MST
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  • 113301
    What I am interested in learning is whether Native Americans find the use of the name offensive and if so in what context? Do you have any Native American ancestors Sharon? Thank you for your reply.
      November 29, 2017 6:44 AM MST
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  • 3463
    When Trump used it to describe Warren, it was offensive because he meant it to be.
      November 28, 2017 10:26 AM MST
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  • 113301
    I know m'dear. What I don't know is whether Native Americans find the use of the name offensive in any context? Thank you for your reply and Happy Wednesday! :)
      November 29, 2017 6:42 AM MST
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  • 7280
    This is a quote from the link I posted in my response to your question:

    In May the National Congress of American     Indians said in a statement: “The name of Pocahontas should not be used as a slur, and it is inappropriate for anyone to use her name in a disparaging manner.”
      November 29, 2017 10:02 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Thank you for that tom. Now I know. Well of course with  the Donald John he exults in being an obnoxious jacka**! He is so good at it. SIGH. Thank you for the detailed info. I appreciate it! :)
      November 29, 2017 12:39 PM MST
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  • 35557
    I am a Trump supporter. I do have some Native American in my background. Not enough to make the claim of being Native American. My granddaughter is 1/4 Native American.  
    No, I do not find President Trump use of the term Pocahontas as racist or offensive.  
    I do find it offensive that Warren lied and used that minority status to advance her education and career. 
      November 29, 2017 6:51 AM MST
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  • It's offensive that he chose to bring it up and grandstand using the word at the venue..  It's offensive he brought it up for no reason.
      November 29, 2017 9:16 AM MST
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  • 7280
    I do find it offensive that Warren lied and used that minority status to advance her education and career.

    How about providing some of that proof that you require of others when they make such statements as fact?
      November 29, 2017 10:10 AM MST
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  • 35557
    https://ijr.com/the-declaration/2017/11/1024917-sen-warren-says-pocahontas-racial-slur-trump-jr-one-question/?utm_campaign=Conservative Daily&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58894700&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_UPAI3pBH8qkouhd-dmRihpw-UdMIZ5SrgjmGPle6JSizF2EcaYazAdT26jrppWJD1DPsmgtYqJKCIqliPnpD9-8LUdw&_hsmi=58894700
      November 29, 2017 2:58 PM MST
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  • 13071
    Good answer my2cents. ;)
      November 29, 2017 7:54 PM MST
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  • 35557
    Thank you. 
      November 29, 2017 7:57 PM MST
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  • 13071
    Your welcome my2cents. I always find your contributions very informative and well thought out. Thanks for being you. ;))
      November 29, 2017 8:02 PM MST
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  • 6098
    I must have better things to do than being on this chat site.  Or do I? 
      November 29, 2017 8:43 AM MST
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  • 7832
    If one isn't Native-American, of course, you won't think it's a racial slur. Just like some Caucasians don't think the "N" word is racist. Regardless, someone or a few on this website actually think that the "Pocahantas" thing is no big deal. That just cries out, I'm Caucasian!!!"
      November 29, 2017 8:51 AM MST
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  • 3463
    You saw that too?
      November 29, 2017 8:57 AM MST
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  • 7832
    A long time ago.
      November 29, 2017 9:02 AM MST
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  • It's not a racial slur when you are using it to call out someone who lied about being a Native American.
    Your comment has more racial overtones and judgement of race than calling Warren that.

    It's ignorant, inappropriate, and racially insensitive where it was said, but it wasn't used as a racial slur. 
      November 29, 2017 9:11 AM MST
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  • 7832
    If that's what you got to tell yourself, so be it. Just consider the mouth it came out of. This post was edited by Zack at November 29, 2017 9:13 AM MST
      November 29, 2017 9:12 AM MST
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  • Thanks Zack.  I'm white so I must be wrong.  Got it.  Good solid argument.
      November 29, 2017 9:14 AM MST
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  • 7832
    Which proves that you'll never understand.
      November 29, 2017 9:16 AM MST
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  • That's just a platitude response at best.  That's not an logical argument or reason fr it actually proves nothing.

    Is Warren a Native American?   Did she claim to be?  Context matters in all things.
      November 29, 2017 9:18 AM MST
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