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In reply to the discussion: Pay your bills #Brokeahontas [View all]pnwmom
(108,973 posts)37. No, it doesn't mention Trump at all. It is written broadly enough that it would also apply
to jokes about Brokeahontus, which is derogatory and an obvious play on Pocahontus name -- not just "something that rhymes."
They clearly said they don't want their ancestors, history, or culture used in partisan politics, and we should respect that.
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I would ask for payment up front, Trump would say no and the smart contractor would move on.
sarcasmo
May 2019
#2
Just a note: I've seen several Native Americans say they're offended by "brokeahontas"
CaptainTruth
May 2019
#3
I thought the hashtag was a play on the fact that he called Warren Pocahontas. Giving him
demigoddess
May 2019
#12
It is a jab on Native Americans. It is using the name of one of their revered figures
pnwmom
May 2019
#21
You say "give him some of his own medicine" as if it actually makes a difference.
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#35
Do you use that line when advocating for the Cherokee Nation too, or only to put down other
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#11
The way Trump used it was decidedly bigoted, and what you posted only addresses that specifically
RhodeIslandOne
May 2019
#34
No, it doesn't mention Trump at all. It is written broadly enough that it would also apply
pnwmom
May 2019
#37
Trump and his minons were the only ones using the pejorative in 2016 and beyond....
RhodeIslandOne
May 2019
#38
Yes, I agree with you. People shouldn't use that offensive name... "broke asshole" will do just fine
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#31