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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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