Sanders: 'We have got to apologize for slavery'

[Torie]

OK, on behalf of the citizens of the United States, I would like to apologize that slavery ever existed in our nation."  There, it's done. Now what?

[Torie]

You find slavery normal?

Most libertarians support slavery, in my experience.

You need to get out more. Freedom of contract requires two consenting parties.

[Torie]

True.

This could improve his standing among Blaxicans in the coming months.

Blaxicans? Seriously?

Guess people weren't exaggerating your racism.

There's nothing racist whatsoever in my post. Stop misinterpreting what I say.

Oh admit it, you just wanted to use your favorite word to get another rise out of folks, irrespective of how apropos it might be. It makes no sense to use it, unless you really believe this apology would resonate with the "xican" part of your hybridization.

[Torie]

True.

This could improve his standing among Blaxicans in the coming months.

Blaxicans? Seriously?

Guess people weren't exaggerating your racism.

I don't support the use of the term "Blaxican", but does anyone see an inconsistency of criticizing Branson for using it while "Blaxican's" use of it as a username has not, to my knowledge been challenged? Not that I am challenging it, just that I don't understand the philosophy here.

One poster has the copyright/tradename rights to it, the other poster is a mere infringer. Does that help? Oh, and neither use violates the terms of use, because while it may be offensive to some (including me a bit), it's not per se racist.

[Torie]

True.

This could improve his standing among Blaxicans in the coming months.

Blaxicans? Seriously?

Guess people weren't exaggerating your racism.

There's nothing racist whatsoever in my post. Stop misinterpreting what I say.

Oh admit it, you just wanted to use your favorite word to get another rise out of folks, irrespective of how apropos it might be. It makes no sense to use it, unless you really believe this apology would resonate with the "xican" part of your hybridization.

I am not to blame that some people get worked up with that term, which I only use as another word for "minority".

People should get a life and not get worked up about non-issues such as Blaxicans or Blaxicasians.

You seemed to change the topic here. It is sort of like Cruz being asked about his tax policy, and his answer is about the quality of the questions from the moderators.

[Torie]

OK, on behalf of the citizens of the United States, I would like to apologize that slavery ever existed in our nation."  There, it's done. Now what?

Reparations.

Bernie didn't mention money (at least not in the link).

[Torie]

True.

This could improve his standing among Blaxicans in the coming months.

Blaxicans? Seriously?

Guess people weren't exaggerating your racism.

I don't support the use of the term "Blaxican", but does anyone see an inconsistency of criticizing Branson for using it while "Blaxican's" use of it as a username has not, to my knowledge been challenged? Not that I am challenging it, just that I don't understand the philosophy here.

One poster has the copyright/tradename rights to it, the other poster is a mere infringer. Does that help? Oh, and neither use violates the terms of use, because while it may be offensive to some (including me a bit), it's not per se racist.

It's not even racist "per se". It's not racist at all.

It would be racist if used in a negative way, but I "invented" it only as another word for "minorities" and Sanders appeal to them.

Heck, I didn't even "invent" it: Scrubs (or Turk) did.

OK, you're the publisher then. Suppose you loved using the term "Negroes," and a bunch of posters, particularly black ones, objected. Would you say, OK, if it offends you, I will stop using the term, or say, hey bud, it's not racist, and chill and get a life please? Just asking.

[Torie]

True.

This could improve his standing among Blaxicans in the coming months.

Blaxicans? Seriously?

Guess people weren't exaggerating your racism.

I don't support the use of the term "Blaxican", but does anyone see an inconsistency of criticizing Branson for using it while "Blaxican's" use of it as a username has not, to my knowledge been challenged? Not that I am challenging it, just that I don't understand the philosophy here.

One poster has the copyright/tradename rights to it, the other poster is a mere infringer. Does that help? Oh, and neither use violates the terms of use, because while it may be offensive to some (including me a bit), it's not per se racist.

Thanks for the response, but I still don't understand that if the term is so offensive a poster would want to change his user name to "Blaxican". I can understand, that if it is offensive to some that they would object, but I don't necessarily believe that is meant to be offensive, although the term "minority" is not offensive, and would be a better way to describe these two groups. However, technically "minority" refers to more than just two groups. The term "queer" is also still offensive and yet some people use the word to describe themselves. I am not in any way trying to defend the use of the term "Blaxican". I am merely trying to understand the philosophy behind the controversy.

The Reader's Digest version is the the second poster is mocking the first poster for his chutzpah or whatever. It's about intent.

[Torie]

True.

This could improve his standing among Blaxicans in the coming months.

Blaxicans? Seriously?

Guess people weren't exaggerating your racism.

I don't support the use of the term "Blaxican", but does anyone see an inconsistency of criticizing Branson for using it while "Blaxican's" use of it as a username has not, to my knowledge been challenged? Not that I am challenging it, just that I don't understand the philosophy here.

One poster has the copyright/tradename rights to it, the other poster is a mere infringer. Does that help? Oh, and neither use violates the terms of use, because while it may be offensive to some (including me a bit), it's not per se racist.

It's not even racist "per se". It's not racist at all.

It would be racist if used in a negative way, but I "invented" it only as another word for "minorities" and Sanders appeal to them.

Heck, I didn't even "invent" it: Scrubs (or Turk) did.

OK, you're the publisher then. Suppose you loved using the term "Negroes," and a bunch of posters, particularly black ones, objected. Would you say, OK, if it offends you, I will stop using the term, or say, hey bud, it's not racist, and chill and get a life please? Just asking.

I never use the word Negro, it has a negative undertone - unlike Blaxicasian (which is just an art-word for minority).

Oh I understand. You think the word is clever, and think it silly others don't like it. I get it. You just don't play very well with others in the sand box, and if a little sand gets kicked into some other kids' eyes, no big deal. Well, we all have our own ideas about what having fun at recess is all about.