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Post by The Inspector on Aug 4, 2019 20:55:36 GMT -5
chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/4/20752077/2020-presidential-election-joe-biden-cory-booker-democratic-debate-laura-washingtonBlack voters also hold more moderate political views than others in the Democratic base. They align more closely with the Biden than with others who hew left. But the biggest thing Biden has going is the presumption that he is the best bet to beat Trump. No one wants Trump out more than us. This president presents an existential threat to the African American community and its culture. We have been disrespected, demeaned and demonized by Trump and his ilk, from the racist white nationalists to Trump’s cowardly congressional enablers.
Seems well said to me!
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Post by nkat on Aug 4, 2019 23:01:01 GMT -5
They are not the only race he picks on.
Nkat
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Post by suds00 on Aug 5, 2019 11:09:00 GMT -5
i hope everyone sees him for what he is.
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Post by helen on Aug 5, 2019 18:03:32 GMT -5
i hope everyone sees him for what he is. Why do you think they will care? Trump showed the world who and what he was long before the election and 63,000,000 American citizens voted for him anyway. |
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Post by tnthomas on Aug 5, 2019 18:40:20 GMT -5
i hope everyone sees him for what he is. Why do you think they will care? Trump showed the world who and what he was long before the election and 63,000,000 American citizens voted for him anyway. Yes, we know that at least 63 M people like Trump's crass, sexist, homophobic racist traits....THAT is something to think about, and is more worrisome, as Trump is just 1 man, but his followers are apparently just as lunatic.
....sort of like how one deranged shooter can murder & maim so many innocent people, the potential for evil endorsed by the world's most powerful man is staggering.
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Post by helen on Aug 5, 2019 19:30:06 GMT -5
Donald Trump has done us all a favor. He has exposed a dirty little secret about America. Instead of racism and bigotry being confined to a few isolated southern locations, he has shown that it is a deep, longstanding, nationwide sickness that many of us had no idea existed.
Hopefully, exposure will help cleanse just as must be done with a deep infection that was allowed to scab over before the bacteria was gone.
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Post by tnthomas on Aug 5, 2019 22:09:58 GMT -5
he has shown that it is a deep, longstanding, nationwide sickness that many of us had no idea existed Many many MANY white people don't have any awareness of present day racism, and its effects on Black people[particularly]. They think: well, the Civil Rights legislation took care of all that years ago, what the heck is the problem? |
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Post by The Inspector on Aug 5, 2019 22:56:05 GMT -5
he has shown that it is a deep, longstanding, nationwide sickness that many of us had no idea existed Many many MANY white people don't have any awareness of present day racism, and its effects on Black people[particularly]. They think: well, the Civil Rights legislation took care of all that years ago, what the heck is the problem? Many people just believe the blacks use the 'black card' to get stuff. |
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Post by notmydad on Aug 5, 2019 23:09:53 GMT -5
I can't believe how many whites don't understand (or just deny) white privilege. I explain that I don't have to be scared when a cop pulls me over. That's an example of white privilege. They tell me blacks wouldn't have to be scared either if they do as they're told. It's like talking to a wall.
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Post by nkat on Aug 6, 2019 9:38:01 GMT -5
I can't believe how many whites don't understand (or just deny) white privilege. I explain that I don't have to be scared when a cop pulls me over. That's an example of white privilege. They tell me blacks wouldn't have to be scared either if they do as they're told. It's like talking to a wall. I have always wondered when the police pull someone over, why do people get out of the car and run? Also when did it start that the Blacks are afraid of police and the police do not trust the Blacks? Two of my relatives were police but are deceased now, would love to have asked them that. I do not understand All of this. nkat |
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Post by notmydad on Aug 6, 2019 10:24:53 GMT -5
I can't believe how many whites don't understand (or just deny) white privilege. I explain that I don't have to be scared when a cop pulls me over. That's an example of white privilege. They tell me blacks wouldn't have to be scared either if they do as they're told. It's like talking to a wall. I have always wondered when the police pull someone over, why do people get out of the car and run? Also when did it start that the Blacks are afraid of police and the police do not trust the Blacks? Two of my relatives were police but are deceased now, would love to have asked them that. I do not understand All of this. nkat I can't imagine how it feels to fear being injured or killed every time a police car appears in the rear view mirror. The last time I was stopped, I didn't know why but I was sure he has a good reason. It turns a tail light was out. I got a warning ticket and went on my way. A black driver doing nothing wrong might think he's being stopped because he's black. Statistically, if he only had a taillight out, he's more likely to get a ticket with a fine than a white driver. He's also more likely to be asked to get out of his car and to have his car searched. Many white people will deny that, but statistics show it's true. Our Civil War has been over for more than 150 years. It'll probably be another 150 years before race no longer matters. |
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Post by nkat on Aug 6, 2019 10:29:58 GMT -5
I have always wondered when the police pull someone over, why do people get out of the car and run? Also when did it start that the Blacks are afraid of police and the police do not trust the Blacks? Two of my relatives were police but are deceased now, would love to have asked them that. I do not understand All of this. nkat I can't imagine how it feels to fear being injured or killed every time a police car appears in the rear view mirror. The last time I was stopped, I didn't know why but I was sure he has a good reason. It turns a tail light was out. I got a warning ticket and went on my way. A black driver doing nothing wrong might think he's being stopped because he's black. Statistically, if he only had a taillight out, he's more likely to get a ticket with a fine than a white driver. He's also more likely to be asked to get out of his car and to have his car searched. Many white people will deny that, but statistics show it's true. Our Civil War has been over for more than 150 years. It'll probably be another 150 years before race no longer matters. I do know that my cousin said the police fear pulling anyone over for fear that person is armed and will use it. Not an easy safe job to do. He was talking all races. nkat |
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Post by tnthomas on Aug 6, 2019 10:55:44 GMT -5
Also when did it start that the Blacks are afraid of police and the police do not trust the Blacks? I think that it goes back a long ways, to at least when local police were tasked with rounding up runaway slaves, even in "non-slave" states. In modern times the police would attack Blacks in public demonstrations with dogs.
Whereas, the police remained along side the KKK, providing protection to marching Klan members, some of which were also police officers.
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Post by nkat on Aug 7, 2019 9:50:16 GMT -5
Also when did it start that the Blacks are afraid of police and the police do not trust the Blacks? I think that it goes back a long ways, to at least when local police were tasked with rounding up runaway slaves, even in "non-slave" states. In modern times the police would attack Blacks in public demonstrations with dogs.
Whereas, the police remained along side the KKK, providing protection to marching Klan members, some of which were also police officers.
Thanks TT for this answer.
nkat
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