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karynnj

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36. He might not have thought of the derivation of the insulting word

Thu Dec 26, 2019, 03:38 PM

Dec 2019

I never heard that word being used even when I am young, but it was not until I was far out of college that I learned that "gyped" went back to a slur on "gypsies. (and I was lucky enough to be a bystander when someone objected to someone else using the word.

To me, that word is - of course - connected to Merchant of Venice.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Biden: I was wrong to say 'Shylocks' [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2019 OP

How the f did he not know that? redqueen Dec 2019 #1

I didn't know that and I'm not that much younger than Joe. Vinca Dec 2019 #21

He might not have thought of the derivation of the insulting word karynnj Dec 2019 #36

Yeah, I thought 'gyped' was common knowledge too. redqueen Dec 2019 #39

He had to know it, or he wouldn't have used it. Tipperary Dec 2019 #42

BIIIIIINNGGOOOOO!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #52

very troubling... myohmy2 Dec 2019 #69

That is why I have tried to cling to calling people that I am perturbed by "assholes", Blue_true Dec 2019 #43

Seriously. SMC22307 Dec 2019 #49

The attempted character assassinations won't work. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #2

So now we're way back to more than five years ago! Desperation is rearing it's ugly head. George II Dec 2019 #5

Five years ago? Well, that's progress, He was attacked for comments from 20 years ago question everything Dec 2019 #29

Can I pm you? revmclaren Dec 2019 #38

What attempted character assassinations? He said it and he apologized for it. Perseus Dec 2019 #8

+1000 aeromanKC Dec 2019 #59

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! George II Dec 2019 #3

Yep, quote was more than 5 years ago SCantiGOP Dec 2019 #24

Haaaaaa! NurseJackie Dec 2019 #33

is it a less racist thing to say because he said it 5 years ago? aidbo Dec 2019 #47

Joe doesn't always think things through Perseus Dec 2019 #4

Nah. Joe has a great heart and everyone knows it. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #7

Nobody is questioning his heart, we all know his heart is in the right place Perseus Dec 2019 #10

Agree almost 100% redqueen Dec 2019 #35

I agree duforsure Dec 2019 #22

Joe's appeal, even when he puts his foot into his mouth, is that he is a good Blue_true Dec 2019 #44

I love me Bernie! Dennis Donovan Dec 2019 #6

At least Biden acknowledged his error and apologized, even though that story is from 5+ years ago... George II Dec 2019 #13

Hi George! It's almost 2020... Dennis Donovan Dec 2019 #14

It has nothing to do with the 2016 primary. Yes, this is almost 2020 and Sanders still... George II Dec 2019 #17

No, it has everything to do with 2016. Dennis Donovan Dec 2019 #25

What did Bernie say relative to Sandy Hook, other than support gun manufacturers? nt Blue_true Dec 2019 #45

He voted for the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) when in the House.... George II Dec 2019 #48

Yes. Him saying that he was wrong and working with the parents Blue_true Dec 2019 #50

adl isnt wrong, but shit. it's shakespeare. mopinko Dec 2019 #9

Things that... boomer_wv Dec 2019 #11

It means loanshark in general terms. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 2019 #12

I remember people saying Bernie Sanders got "gypped" w/o The Valley Below Dec 2019 #15

Great point wiley Dec 2019 #37

2014 DarthDem Dec 2019 #16

Five years ago? TwilightZone Dec 2019 #18

Well, I'm glad to hear that anything Bernie has said or done more than 5 yrs ago InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #62

! MerryBlooms Dec 2019 #67

. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2019 #70

Stop apologizing damnitt evertonfc Dec 2019 #19

I feel the same sammythecat Dec 2019 #55

+1 treestar Dec 2019 #68

I think the Jewish community knows where Biden stands regarding issues important to them. OldRed2450 Dec 2019 #20

I'm a Bernie supporter but my comment applies to all of our candidates. totodeinhere Dec 2019 #23

I agree with your perspective. David__77 Dec 2019 #30

good let's go Joe ! stonecutter357 Dec 2019 #26

Keep trying bro (We all know you will) awesomerwb1 Dec 2019 #27

Post removed Post removed Dec 2019 #34

Many people grow up with terms that they don't realize what they mean question everything Dec 2019 #28

And... Indian Summer was what we called it. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #63

Has Biden ever been confronted with Delaware's tax haven status? YOHABLO Dec 2019 #31

Why should he? It is not something that he as a US Senator had power over. Blue_true Dec 2019 #46

He used an anti-semitic trope and that's unfortunate. Aaron Pereira Dec 2019 #32

I'm with Bernie. James48 Dec 2019 #40

BEYOND ANY AND ALL DOUBT!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #53

you rock. your optimism is uplifting Kurt V. Dec 2019 #57

Thanks!! Optimistic about Bernie for sure... and for good reason!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #61

Never heard that term before. nt ecstatic Dec 2019 #41

he's a good guy but not very sophisticated. Kurt V. Dec 2019 #51

I think that's a fair characterization. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #60

I find Biden's long time support of the Banksters to be much more offensive than using this slur nt Fiendish Thingy Dec 2019 #54

Shylocks pamdb Dec 2019 #56

God i want to win this thing. Got to do better. dem4decades Dec 2019 #58

"Recent speech"? 2014. oasis Dec 2019 #64

" Biden: I was wrong to say 'Shylocks' " myohmy2 Dec 2019 #65

kick RandiFan1290 Dec 2019 #66

I don't see a problem with it. David__77 Dec 2019 #71

K RandiFan1290 Jan 2020 #72