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US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official (www.reuters.com)

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[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Ah okay, I've looked that up, That's insane.

For anyone wondering, the term did not originate with that deportation operation but looks like it came from a New York times article in 1920.

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That, to me, aside from the massive number of deaths, is one of the craziest parts. "Let's racially profile a disadvantaged group and throw them out like garbage into barren dessert. To add insult to injury, let's name the whole plan after a well-known slur and feign ignorance."

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Psychotic.

1.3 million people.

Thanks...eisenhower?

There's too much crazy s*** there, I don't even think I fully processed it yet.

After my brain acknowledges that it happened, I'll be able to read a more detailed account.