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In reply to the discussion: Thug is the new Nigg**!! [View all]IronLionZion
(51,534 posts)I get what you're saying and how it has been used offensively by racists to insult African Americans. But the word thug literally came from my people (Indian) and it means "deceiver" and used to describe organized criminals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee
I think most reasonable people of all demographics know there is a big difference between the peaceful protesters and the violent rioters. There is a criminal element that waits for opportunities to incite violence and theft and all sorts of mayhem so they can benefit their own agenda. And yes there are good people caught up in between because they are justified in feeling angry, and manipulative individuals will try to recruit them for bad things. It happens everywhere.
I certainly will call the deceitful manipulative organizers of crime as thugs, whether they be black, white, brown, yellow, or even orange like john boehner. Many here can agree that Chris Christie is a thug, and Ted Cruz too. Tea Party thugs kept me from working or getting paid for no useful reason except that they are shitheads.