re: #114 magnolialover

You guys have never heard black folks called a “spade” before? Really? Where have you guys been? I’m from Maine, and I heard it a long time before I even hit high school. I’m not saying I don’t believe you guys, but, really.

As far as what Cantor did here, I’m pretty sure he knew what it meant when he posted it. Yes, it is a saying, a cliche if you will, but really when speaking about the current POTUS (who, you know, happens to be black), he should think before he puts something like that out.

I know I’ve heard it before. Growing up in New Jersey we heard them all. Cantor should have known better — he’s only slightly younger than I am (if we’re going to use age as an excuse). If one were to assume it’s not racist it’s at the very least insensitive when used in the context of black people.