[DiogenesLamp]

Yes, it notes it was formed "irregularly", around 1840. It was no doubt created by Northern abolitionists as a derogatory directed at the South, for the same reasons I mentioned above; So that they can introduce the word "slave" into the conversation.

Same pursuit of political advantage, different century.

[rockrr]

It’s a legitimate term that has been a part of the discussion for almost 180 years. Get over it.