context matters and that there are very legitimate reasons to use words that are "off limits" when used critically? If a child...(and I should probably not use that word when responding to you)...came and asked you "what does that mean"? would you not tell them? Well...if you did, you'd be using that word and some reporter just might try to seize the opportunity to trash your reputation. Of course there are many other contexts where I think the word can be used legitimately as long as it's not purposed to denigrate.
If this tape exist and it gets released to the public would it make a difference?
I suspect not.
There would be a lot of hot air from both sides of the aisle and both sides of the media but in the end.....zip.

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