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.

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      More like 50+ years. It’s been out of general use since the 70’s. Longer than this prick has even been alive. The only slip that occurred is that he let his mask come off in public.

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

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      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.