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Maybe it's OK because Wonkette isn't asking for anyone's vote?

Posted by elenchos | November 8, 2006 7:38 PM
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The diff is that the comics using it now are making fun of the racist asshole, not the racial minority. It's a perfect example of turning a hate term on its head. From here on out, "macaca" means racist asshole. Neat trick, huh?

Posted by Dan Savage | November 8, 2006 10:00 PM
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Exactly, Dan. Thus, the title Senator Macacawitz for a racist senator who's uncomfortable with his own Jewish heritage.

And Wonkette's headline is brilliant.

Posted by Gabriel | November 9, 2006 6:17 AM
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Egregious misuse of italics, sorry. Wasn't meant to be a Rick Moody post.

Posted by Gabriel | November 9, 2006 6:19 AM
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