[Bear_in_RoseBear]

In defense of this woman, I suspect that she intended the term “Buckwheat” to be one of affection. I really doubt that she meant this as a racial slur, and I am unfamiliar with her politics but know she believes in “democracy”.

Why do you feel the need to defend Dartez? She was on the telephone, speaking to a 75-year-old black female activist and community leader, and called her "Buckwheat."

Do you call your female coworkers "Spanky" and "Alfalfa?" Or "Porky?"

Rose In RoseBear, posting from my husband's account.

[Galactic Overlord-In-Chief]

Oh boy, calling a female worker “Spanky” would invite a whole different kind of trouble...not to mention, “Porky.”

[Theodore R.]

I don’t call people by such terms, but I really think Dartez got a bum rap here. I think that “Buckwheat” was a term of endearment for her.