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| -Honestly, as an African-American. . . . |
daligirl519 |
Jul-23-10 11:21 PM |
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Somebody unrecommended this |
sandnsea |
Jul-23-10 11:27 PM |
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well |
CatWoman |
Jul-24-10 12:06 AM |
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Thanks! I will post some pics of my kitties as well! /eom |
daligirl519 |
Jul-24-10 12:39 AM |
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so did i. |
DesertFlower |
Jul-24-10 01:43 AM |
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Sometimes unrecs and recs happen on accident. |
ZombieHorde |
Jul-24-10 04:11 AM |
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And the unrec is proof that racism is alive and well right here on DU. n/t |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Jul-24-10 09:37 AM |
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It is. nt |
Enthusiast |
Jul-24-10 07:00 PM |
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believe it or not... |
awoke_in_2003 |
Jul-24-10 03:30 PM |
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I recced it to cancel out the senseless unrec |
rury |
Jul-24-10 04:30 PM |
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There were 20 unrecs actually. I don't understand what was said in this OP that warranted ONE unrec |
Number23 |
Jul-24-10 09:14 PM |
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NOt only do I fully agree with you |
nadinbrzezinski |
Jul-23-10 11:31 PM |
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In the words of my great-great aunt (now 96) |
daligirl519 |
Jul-23-10 11:47 PM |
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I dedicate this thread to all of the 'firsts'. |
Raschel |
Jul-24-10 12:38 PM |
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Thank you. We call it , "the bleeding edge." |
Karenina |
Jul-24-10 01:44 PM |
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President Obama was handed the Titanic wheel after it hit the iceberg. |
Butch350 |
Jul-24-10 04:11 PM |
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Think it was Van Jones that talked about that ~ |
goclark |
Jul-24-10 06:15 PM |
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I understand what you're saying, but the current economic plight and the other massive |
Frank Booth |
Jul-23-10 11:32 PM |
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"if there can ever be true equality or compatibility in a country built on the blood of so many"... |
defendandprotect |
Jul-24-10 12:46 PM |
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the media is a problem also - one everyone is ignoring |
Triana |
Jul-23-10 11:42 PM |
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I hear ya. . . |
daligirl519 |
Jul-23-10 11:53 PM |
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Classism never went away, either. The difference is, we don't have many advocates. |
bobbolink |
Jul-24-10 11:57 AM |
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And, believe me, ageism is also alive and well and being used |
JDPriestly |
Jul-24-10 03:45 PM |
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I agree. Our differences are |
Enthusiast |
Jul-24-10 06:57 PM |
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My impression is that younger generations are much less racist |
Jackpine Radical |
Jul-23-10 11:49 PM |
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BINGO |
HowHasItComeToThis |
Jul-24-10 12:00 AM |
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I hear plenty of racism expressed by those under 40... |
misanthrope |
Jul-24-10 12:10 AM |
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Same here and I am 23. Kids just learn it from their disgusting parents |
Lilyeye |
Jul-24-10 12:47 AM |
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I am 62...and I hear you. |
Hepburn |
Jul-24-10 09:07 AM |
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agreed |
oldhippydude |
Jul-24-10 10:27 PM |
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But some of my best friends are negroes.... |
WCGreen |
Jul-23-10 11:49 PM |
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LOL. . . |
daligirl519 |
Jul-23-10 11:59 PM |
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The first day I showed up to work as a page in the Ohio House... |
WCGreen |
Jul-24-10 12:11 AM |
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i'm thankful that i was not raised by |
DesertFlower |
Jul-24-10 01:56 AM |
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K&R. When W was finishing his first term, Milwaukee had about |
midnight |
Jul-23-10 11:53 PM |
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I agree |
Dyedinthewoolliberal |
Jul-23-10 11:54 PM |
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The economic aspect is piled on top of racism |
Cresent City Kid |
Jul-24-10 12:16 AM |
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Thank you! Nobody here (I sincerely hope!) is going to deny racism is alive and well, |
bobbolink |
Jul-24-10 12:03 PM |
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As a white person, I'm glad it's coming to a boil also. Some |
Booster |
Jul-23-10 11:59 PM |
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I'm glad to get a positive response to my post. . . . |
daligirl519 |
Jul-24-10 12:01 AM |
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It was a good post. I forgot to say welcome to DU. |
Booster |
Jul-24-10 12:04 AM |
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Thank you! /eom |
daligirl519 |
Jul-24-10 12:37 AM |
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Another welcome! You've jumped in with both feet and more power to you! |
Karenina |
Jul-24-10 09:55 AM |
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I agree it's a good post and we need real dialog so we can start the healing. |
unapatriciated |
Jul-24-10 03:04 PM |
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My grandmother is 87 years old and grew up in North Carolina... |
cynatnite |
Jul-24-10 12:04 AM |
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I have often wondered |
NOLALady |
Jul-24-10 02:19 PM |
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I find people's naive shock at the imagined 'de-evolution' perversely amusing. |
Edweird |
Jul-24-10 12:17 AM |
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I gotta admit being amused seeing Fox News lady's clutch their pearls |
Matariki |
Jul-24-10 12:32 AM |
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Beautifully said |
Number23 |
Jul-24-10 01:24 AM |
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Wonderful observation, thank you. The KKK in full force since |
akbacchus_BC |
Jul-24-10 01:29 AM |
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I rec to counter that unrec |
akbacchus_BC |
Jul-24-10 01:30 AM |
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Do you believe racism is only from whites, toward blacks? |
Skip Intro |
Jul-24-10 01:35 AM |
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You seem to be agreeing with Breitbart that "they both do it". |
EFerrari |
Jul-24-10 02:28 AM |
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Yes, yes. Label me and ignore my comment. |
Skip Intro |
Jul-24-10 02:34 AM |
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I will address your comment |
Mr. Mustard |
Jul-24-10 09:00 AM |
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Wow. Sorta right, but sorta distorted view, IMO. |
Honeycombe8 |
Jul-24-10 10:03 AM |
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What if the tea party was black? |
hay rick |
Jul-24-10 10:38 AM |
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I wonder what would have happened if.. |
butterfly77 |
Jul-24-10 11:35 AM |
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A black man showed up at a Tea Party rally, and was not arrested. |
Honeycombe8 |
Jul-25-10 08:36 AM |
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Well, black protesters with guns ALREADY HAVE been arrested. |
EFerrari |
Jul-24-10 03:58 PM |
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The Tea Partiers don't show up on the capitol steps with guns protesting. |
Honeycombe8 |
Jul-25-10 08:41 AM |
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Well, no, I'm not getting my events confused but thanks. nt |
EFerrari |
Jul-25-10 02:15 PM |
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Lol! |
butterfly77 |
Jul-24-10 11:26 AM |
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. |
jhow |
Jul-25-10 12:01 AM |
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You "ask" the same question every time this topic comes up. |
EFerrari |
Jul-24-10 03:54 PM |
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Breitbart wears clothes when he goes outside. Do act just like Breitbart? |
ZombieHorde |
Jul-24-10 04:14 AM |
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Well, Breitbart's whole point was the NAACP "does it, too" |
EFerrari |
Jul-24-10 03:51 PM |
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The fallacy is not about what Breitbart did or did not do, the fallacy is about |
ZombieHorde |
Jul-24-10 04:03 PM |
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Except guilt by association isn't the point. The illustration is the point. |
EFerrari |
Jul-24-10 04:07 PM |
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No, he did not. "They do it, too" arguments are as numerous as our imagination allows. |
ZombieHorde |
Jul-24-10 04:19 PM |
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Nope. In order to make that argument you have to discount the obvious, |
EFerrari |
Jul-24-10 04:36 PM |
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Breitarts's argument was bad because he falsified evidence and |
ZombieHorde |
Jul-24-10 07:15 PM |
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both? |
naaman fletcher |
Jul-24-10 02:38 PM |
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No, you've just called yourself out. |
Karenina |
Jul-24-10 05:40 AM |
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Yeah, I wish that is what the OP was saying, that racism is only from whites. |
Quantess |
Jul-24-10 06:02 AM |
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No, you haven't done anything wrong - but ignore |
Kind of Blue |
Jul-24-10 08:29 AM |
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Stopped reading after post title. |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag |
Jul-24-10 08:50 AM |
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Where is the moral equivalency? If you can prove it, please do... |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Jul-24-10 09:38 AM |
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Two way street is the autobahn in one direction |
hay rick |
Jul-24-10 10:57 AM |
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BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! |
Karenina |
Jul-24-10 11:32 AM |
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Excellent analogy! |
bobbolink |
Jul-24-10 12:12 PM |
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. |
fishwax |
Jul-24-10 04:23 PM |
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The most perfect post I've seen all week. |
Number23 |
Jul-24-10 06:03 PM |
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This is a nation of "white privilege" - plain and simple! |
TheDebbieDee |
Jul-24-10 06:54 PM |
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Do you have any studies or statistics that show how whites |
ecstatic |
Jul-24-10 11:07 AM |
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Why is being accused of racism SUCH a hot button? |
Karenina |
Jul-24-10 11:53 AM |
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It's not all about criticism of others, racism is about power |
Politicub |
Jul-24-10 12:33 PM |
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You're denying that "racism" as practiced by "whites" has the power to oppress . . . |
defendandprotect |
Jul-24-10 12:57 PM |
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There is a difference that is frequently ignored by many. . . |
daligirl519 |
Jul-24-10 11:17 PM |
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I see it the same way, with emphasis on the "eventually...." |
JohnnyLib2 |
Jul-24-10 02:06 AM |
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Good Point! |
costahawk1987 |
Jul-24-10 03:27 AM |
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I was in a DU discussion the other day |
Cherchez la Femme |
Jul-24-10 06:56 AM |
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In fact, evidence over time shows that "whites" have conspired to create |
defendandprotect |
Jul-24-10 01:01 PM |
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As a white person, I am so grateful for this post... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jul-24-10 07:54 AM |
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Welcome to DU, daligirl519. |
Kind of Blue |
Jul-24-10 08:35 AM |
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I have to agree with this very much: |
Hepburn |
Jul-24-10 09:03 AM |
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We all have some built in bias but out & out racism is just hard to comprehend sometimes. |
Historic NY |
Jul-24-10 09:04 AM |
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I think Rachel Maddow is right. Racism is based on fear |
lunatica |
Jul-24-10 09:06 AM |
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I have to agree with Rachel's latest comments on this subject totally. |
Hepburn |
Jul-24-10 09:12 AM |
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I don't think racism is based on fear at all. |
Honeycombe8 |
Jul-24-10 10:19 AM |
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The hatred is palpable... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jul-24-10 11:32 AM |
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I agree with you. |
NOLALady |
Jul-24-10 03:02 PM |
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Very good post. lunatica. Sarah Palin's dog whistle words |
sufrommich |
Jul-24-10 10:20 AM |
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Partly based on fear, but there are other reasons. |
nicky187 |
Jul-24-10 11:20 AM |
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They love palin.. |
butterfly77 |
Jul-24-10 11:45 AM |
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Rachel did a great job the other night explaining "the Southern Strategy" |
Major Hogwash |
Jul-24-10 12:25 PM |
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Agree . . . but also think they got a lot of help from |
defendandprotect |
Jul-24-10 01:07 PM |
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Agree that it is simply more rw propaganda pushing FEAR-based reasoning . . . |
defendandprotect |
Jul-24-10 01:04 PM |
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It's a blend of fear & ignorance. |
Sebastian Doyle |
Jul-24-10 01:51 PM |
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I agree. |
LWolf |
Jul-24-10 09:46 AM |
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You are so wise! There's a Buddhist saying, "Great good follows great evil." *Because* it has become |
DesertDiamond |
Jul-24-10 10:15 AM |
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Good post |
Bluenorthwest |
Jul-24-10 10:25 AM |
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If we can move to the redemption part, it will probably be worth this agony. |
bobbolink |
Jul-24-10 12:19 PM |
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Well said. nt |
jobycom |
Jul-24-10 10:27 AM |
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Interesting perspective. The truth is coming out, but I can't fully agree. |
Faygo Kid |
Jul-24-10 10:29 AM |
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Totally agree and anyone who thinks differently is naive. n/t |
Fire1 |
Jul-24-10 10:52 AM |
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That's a nice division of the camps. |
bobbolink |
Jul-24-10 12:20 PM |
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the big bang was pretty violent |
fascisthunter |
Jul-24-10 10:43 AM |
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Agreed |
av8rdave |
Jul-24-10 10:53 AM |
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You cannot control how people think |
niceypoo |
Jul-24-10 11:07 AM |
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"Nothing comes out of the mouth of a drunk which wasn't there already." |
Dappleganger |
Jul-24-10 11:17 AM |
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Pervasive racism ... |
nicky187 |
Jul-24-10 11:17 AM |
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Sweeping the dirt out from *under* the rug is always a good thing. |
bobbolink |
Jul-24-10 11:34 AM |
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The Reps used the post racial meme to justify the dismantling |
alfredo |
Jul-24-10 11:46 AM |
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Somehow what is happening today doesn't seem to be quite as |
deaniac21 |
Jul-24-10 11:48 AM |
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I hope you're right |
wryter2000 |
Jul-24-10 11:48 AM |
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About this "reverse racism" thang |
Karenina |
Jul-24-10 01:12 PM |
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Oh, hey |
wryter2000 |
Jul-24-10 11:50 AM |
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I think you are right |
Crystal Clarity |
Jul-24-10 12:01 PM |
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no more "discussion" |
azureblue |
Jul-24-10 12:27 PM |
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The front line is scary and dangerous. |
NOLALady |
Jul-24-10 02:42 PM |
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this poison will ooze for decades... |
donal dubh |
Jul-24-10 12:19 PM |
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k*r Great post, great point |
autorank |
Jul-24-10 12:33 PM |
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Your first sentence put the picture of a zit in my mind. lol |
AllyCat |
Jul-24-10 12:53 PM |
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Did it look like this? |
glitch |
Jul-24-10 01:38 PM |
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Yes!!! |
AllyCat |
Jul-24-10 05:15 PM |
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Mine too. :) or maybe I should say :( nt |
glitch |
Jul-24-10 05:16 PM |
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I participated in a session on "diversity training" - from the staff side of course. |
TBF |
Jul-24-10 01:01 PM |
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Interesting comments -- thank you -- |
defendandprotect |
Jul-24-10 01:27 PM |
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As an anglo-american I agree with you. What's important now is to clean the wound and not cover it |
glitch |
Jul-24-10 01:32 PM |
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agree completely.... |
Jade Fox |
Jul-24-10 01:36 PM |
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I don't know how to stop it. |
Joe Bacon |
Jul-24-10 01:43 PM |
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The major and significant advancements have come from demanding and forcibly taking them, |
T Wolf |
Jul-24-10 02:25 PM |
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Indeed. |
Scurrilous |
Jul-24-10 02:38 PM |
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jeez, women can't get a break in this country |
onethatcares |
Jul-24-10 02:47 PM |
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Hope so |
ismnotwasm |
Jul-24-10 03:10 PM |
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Couldn't agree with you more! |
bobburgster |
Jul-24-10 03:24 PM |
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Senator Webb proved this is not a post-racist society |
Alcibiades |
Jul-24-10 03:26 PM |
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I agree 100% |
ColesCountyDem |
Jul-24-10 03:42 PM |
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I live in California. Our neighborhood, my world and my family are very diverse |
JDPriestly |
Jul-24-10 03:43 PM |
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When I think of prejudice it isn't just in race but social justice and certainly the AA community |
1776Forever |
Jul-24-10 04:09 PM |
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Me too - because |
KT2000 |
Jul-24-10 04:36 PM |
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Yes, this week taught us a lot about the racism still present in the USA |
activa8tr |
Jul-24-10 05:43 PM |
#139 |
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Essentially, I agree |
LatteLibertine |
Jul-24-10 06:01 PM |
#140 |
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Big K & R !!! |
WillyT |
Jul-24-10 06:02 PM |
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I really like this post. |
nevergiveup |
Jul-24-10 06:11 PM |
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Recced |
cwydro |
Jul-24-10 06:51 PM |
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K&R. Nice post, daligirl519 |
Enthusiast |
Jul-24-10 06:59 PM |
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I agree however, what is disturbing is the MSM covering up the most recent episode of such blatantly |
joeybee12 |
Jul-24-10 07:15 PM |
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Agreed. nt |
Deep13 |
Jul-24-10 08:04 PM |
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When I heard the story of Sherrod, I thought Rosa Parks. The circumstances are |
peacetalksforall |
Jul-24-10 10:05 PM |
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The "post-racist society" thing was shortsighted. |
CLANG |
Jul-24-10 10:59 PM |
#156 |
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Good analogy ... it's a rather deep wound, too. |
MrMickeysMom |
Jul-24-10 11:19 PM |
#158 |
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You are human. . . |
daligirl519 |
Jul-24-10 11:55 PM |
#159 |
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gotta give a shout-out to Aztecas in AZ too |
KakistocracyHater |
Jul-25-10 01:50 AM |
#161 |
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yep. Robert Reich said social programs weren't evil to whites until blacks had equal access to them |
yurbud |
Jul-25-10 02:00 AM |
#162 |
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