Elizabeth Warren rips the Donald-

[MajinCry]

The terms are basically interchangeable in the US. Native American is a broader term, often referring to Eskimoes & Araucanians as well- Anybody whose ancestors were in the Americas prior to the arrival of the Spanish.

Huh.

But American Indian comes from ol' Columbus, calling the Natives he met Indians 'cause he thought he was in, well, China.

It'd be like calling all African Americans, say, American Ethiopian. Sounds fucked if ya ask me.

Edit: Meant ta type India, but 'ey. A bit o' humor from early-hour postin'.

 

[Jhhnn]

Huh.

But American Indian comes from ol' Columbus, calling the Natives he met Indians 'cause he thought he was in, well, China.

It'd be like calling all African Americans, say, American Ethiopian. Sounds fucked if ya ask me.

Patton said that America & England were two nations divided by a common language. And so it is.

 

[buckshot24]

Huh.

But American Indian comes from ol' Columbus, calling the Natives he met Indians 'cause he thought he was in, well, China.

It'd be like calling all African Americans, say, American Ethiopian. Sounds fucked if ya ask me.

I'll note your opinion on this.

 

[jackstar7]

Uh oh! Now it's in THE NOTES (TM)!


hee hee!

 

[buckshot24]

Uh oh! Now it's in THE NOTES (TM)!


hee hee!

Thank you for the idea.