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From the context, it seems he was using the words because he knew they were offensive. Also maybe that excuse works for ESL Europeans, but I'm not very convinc

From the context, it seems he was using the words because he knew they were offensive. Also maybe that excuse works for ESL Europeans, but I'm not very convinced it works for somebody who's British.

tomp 8y ago
many words are offensive while not being such a taboo as the n-word in the US
- darkpuma 8y ago
  He seems to have made his 'career' (if you can really call it that) on commentary about politics, with a heavy emphasis on American politics. I don't think he can plausibly plead ignorance.