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Jack Sprat

(2,500 posts)
25. The neonazi was easily manipulated
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 09:08 PM
Aug 2012

and an introvert, but his stepmom said he wasn't brought up with those teachings nor did he display any bigotry in his youth having personal friends of other races. He seemingly sought out the hate as an adult and discovered it on his own.

I'm mid 50s, when I was a teenager I would have sworn we'd be united by now. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #1
I know I keep hoping these shits will just die out of old age LynneSin Aug 2012 #2
There's a whole generation of Young Republicans to replace them. Hoyt Aug 2012 #3
their kids will be the problem then.. ELI BOY 1950 Aug 2012 #6
Things are improving. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #7
Same here madokie Aug 2012 #16
"Your life sucks? Blame the someone not white or not American or not Christian or not Straight." pampango Aug 2012 #4
I grew up in a poor white family in a poor white neighborhood. African Americans live on the west upaloopa Aug 2012 #5
wish I could rec a response - well said. rurallib Aug 2012 #9
worthy of its own thread Skittles Aug 2012 #10
Great post, thanks. Scuba Aug 2012 #17
"I had nothing to do about that other than how I treated other people. " Amen!!! uponit7771 Aug 2012 #18
Upbringing is an important contribtion... however, Useless in FL Aug 2012 #8
I must say, you are certainly not useless at all Care Acutely Aug 2012 #11
I can only agree with the first premise. qwlauren35 Aug 2012 #12
Really? LynneSin Aug 2012 #14
The 1% "Look down, not up" ErikJ Aug 2012 #13
My grandparents on both sides were racists. UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #15
Why did they have to correct you deaniac21 Aug 2012 #19
No I repeated some things LynneSin Aug 2012 #22
Excellent post...I was from a wealthy family in Texas...saw a lot 1st hand. Boxerfan Aug 2012 #20
Most of my family is racist Sick of the GOP Aug 2012 #21
Hate can be unlearned LynneSin Aug 2012 #23
Thanks for the welcome Sick of the GOP Aug 2012 #28
I am 73 now and grew up in Miami, FL. RebelOne Aug 2012 #24
The neonazi was easily manipulated Jack Sprat Aug 2012 #25
angry white male.. Historic NY Aug 2012 #26
Congrats, this is one of the BEST threads I've ever ever read. turtlerescue1 Aug 2012 #27
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