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Irish podcast defence of 'monkeys' remark sparks racism debate
Original: He won't elaborate on the racist claims because there are none. "Monkeys" isn't a slur used anywhere in Irish society —
A claim is being made that there are no racist grounds behind accusations involving the word "monkeys", with the argument that the term is a colonial-era slur aimed at indigenous peoples rather than one used in Irish society. The speaker points to Ireland's own history under British colonial rule, saying the country has no use for such language. The remarks are drawing attention amid an ongoing debate about racism and how such language should be judged.
Why now: A public figure is facing accusations of racism over the term and supporters are pushing back.
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- He won't elaborate on the racist claims because there are none. "Monkeys" isn't a slur used anywhere in Irish society — it's a colonial-era term aimed at indigenous peoples, and having suffered centuries of British colonial rule ourselves, we have no use for it. Ireland has its… · TheComfortableSpotPodcast · 5
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