Michelle Obama Uses Racial Slur
The lack of media outrage only proves that when you're a liberal icon, you can
get away with just about anything.
(WCJ) As the term ‘Redskin’ continues to face an onslaught of criticism from Americans who believe its use is insensitive to Native Americans, it appears the crusade against racial slurs remains active. When the offensive language emanates from the mouth of leftist icon Michelle Obama, however, the usual voices of outrage are strangely quiet.
Obama, herself a minority and activist for racial sensitivity, used a term believed by many to have insensitive and discriminatory undertones during a recent interview.
While describing her efforts to succeed as a working mother, Obama noted that she initially attempted to work a part-time job.
"I realized I was getting gypped on that front," she maintained.
While the original ABC report of her comments failed to mention it, a number of other sources explained the term ‘gyp’ is widely considered a slur against the Romani people.
As the Daily Caller pointed out, the word is derived from ‘gypsy,’ itself a derogatory term for the group, which suggests the use of fraud or thievery to achieve a goal. The site compares its use to similarly offensive phrases such as ‘Jewed down’ or ‘Indian giver.’
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(WCJ) As the term ‘Redskin’ continues to face an onslaught of criticism from Americans who believe its use is insensitive to Native Americans, it appears the crusade against racial slurs remains active. When the offensive language emanates from the mouth of leftist icon Michelle Obama, however, the usual voices of outrage are strangely quiet.
Obama, herself a minority and activist for racial sensitivity, used a term believed by many to have insensitive and discriminatory undertones during a recent interview.
While describing her efforts to succeed as a working mother, Obama noted that she initially attempted to work a part-time job.
"I realized I was getting gypped on that front," she maintained.
While the original ABC report of her comments failed to mention it, a number of other sources explained the term ‘gyp’ is widely considered a slur against the Romani people.
As the Daily Caller pointed out, the word is derived from ‘gypsy,’ itself a derogatory term for the group, which suggests the use of fraud or thievery to achieve a goal. The site compares its use to similarly offensive phrases such as ‘Jewed down’ or ‘Indian giver.’
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