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13. Unbelievable. So 'Paki' is now an acceptable slur

Sun May 12, 2013, 03:34 PM

May 2013

Ironically, I won't be surprised if this post gets hidden for complaining, while the original slur will stand.

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Pak court declares US drone strikes illegal, says they can be shot down [View all] dixiegrrrrl May 2013 OP

Of course the US drone strikes are illegal cpwm17 May 2013 #1

About *'ing time! nt. polly7 May 2013 #2

Are they easy to shoot down...? Bigmack May 2013 #3

The US reponded to this saying Ichingcarpenter May 2013 #4

Fine by me. Let them shoot down the drones. LiberalFighter May 2013 #7

The term "Paki" is a slur. Luminous Animal May 2013 #10

This post was alerted on. The jury voted 4/2 to let it stand. ohiosmith May 2013 #11

Unbelievable. So 'Paki' is now an acceptable slur Hugabear May 2013 #13

Duh? n/t malaise May 2013 #8