this isn't very convenient

[bossymarmalade]

Just in case any of y'all were led to believe that using the word "slumdog" to refer to Indian people is fun, jokey slang, please ... don't.

http://navia.livejournal.com/220989.html

http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2009/02/26/slums-are-for-lovers/

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/2867/ (ETA: I include this last one for his account of the term being used, not b/c I necessarily agree with his views on Mumbai.)

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[violetisblue.livejournal.com]

But wait, it keeps getting better (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/02/steeles-new-gop-message-my-bad-bachmann-to-steele-you-be-da-man.php). How can voters of color not flock to the Republican party, I ask you?

[skywardprodigal.livejournal.com]

Republican Party = The Titanic

[dm-p.livejournal.com]

THIS