Red Dreams
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If he had not visited the Memorial, it would have been less disrespectful than what he did.
This in of itself is fascinating. Gamifying partisanship, removing nuance and vilifying opposition is really what has us where we are. And who did that? In my opinion the politicians are a symptom, not the cause.
The US has allowed itself, through the deification of capitalism, to have policy dictated by companies, not voters. Voters didn't want that tax bill. Didn't want the repeal of the fairness doctrine. Don't want easing of environmental protections, gutting of consumer rights, funding reductions in education or even a damn wall.
The vast, vast majority of Americans really want the same thing: remove barriers to move up in the world. But the barriers are put there by the system and people that most benefit from them.
Fox news could run stories and frame coverage in an effort to help its viewers. But that's not how it can make the most money, and there's no protection for its customers to not be lied to.
America today is a ringing endorsement for not allowing unfettered capitalism, because it's all about greed, and greed doesn't lead to good societal outcomes.
Will anything change? Certainly not with someone like Trump in charge .
Great thread here....
It's corruption like this that makes me sick. I've no doubt it went on long before Trump was in power and no doubt will long after, but it completely makes a mockery out of his disgusting immigration and wall rants.
Great thread here....
It's corruption like this that makes me sick. I've no doubt it went on long before Trump was in power and no doubt will long after, but it completely makes a mockery out of his disgusting immigration and wall rants.
to summarize. Your view is similar to the 'good people on both sides' spouted by Trump.
Not saying anyone who disagrees with calling Trump out for his gross misdeeds is not welcome to his view. But it needs to be articulated.
You are wrong saying Nancy is simply playing politics. Trump was offered 1.6 billion for border security in the bill that He agreed on before he changed his mind.
He has given no details on what this wall for which he wants 5.6 billion or whatever he wants.
The people and the nation suffering are 100% the fault of Trump and the Republicans.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/a...rman-i-failed-covington-catholic-test/580897/i can't tell what they're chanting in the background.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entr...ers-mlk-day-tweet_us_5c4640f9e4b027c3bbc480ea
apparently Dr. King "gave up his life".
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/a...rman-i-failed-covington-catholic-test/580897/
Interesting read about the original story about these Kentucky HS kids, and now how subsequent stories seem to tell a different side.
That writer may have failed a second test, I've seen reports today that more videos are out there of this same bunch of MAGA lads being abusive to other groups on the same day.
Yep, almost as nauseating as how they never miss an opportunity to wheel out their ‘PaRty oF LiNcOLn’ nonsense while actively looking to undermine the very principles which motivated the man.Boils my piss seeing Conservatives fall over themselves to praise MLK while doing everything they can to stop minorities from voting.
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@endless_wheelies Yeah, it's really the left that is despicable isn't it? Notice how you yet again run off when your 'facts' are easily destroyed.
I'm amazed they were allowed into the game dressed in that makeup. How is that not racist and inciting problems?
According to their defenders on Twitter, this is part of a tradition called a “blackout” which is very common at sports events. Not having a clue about this part of American culture, I’ve no idea if this is true:
Also the photo is apparently from 2012, so nothing to do with the kids from the other day.
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It's a blackout game and there's absolutely nothing racist about it. It's not like they have all dressed in black and/or painted their bodies black to disrespect black people, it's just a theme ffs. It's exactly the same as "white parties" where people wear all white clothes, except there's no PC outrage at those things.
I'm all for tolerance and respect but can we please not make precisely everything into a "they did it because they are racists/nazis/homophobes etc"?
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/sports/ncaafootball/05blackout.htmlWhat's with Americans obsession with black? What's the point of this blackout game?
What about the lad in minstrel facepaint on the right of the photo?
Well. Yes there's nothing wrong with a black out game. But then what's with the kid dressed like Jim Crow on the far right (pun intended) of this photograph . Not exactly PC now is itIt's a blackout game and there's absolutely nothing racist about it. It's not like they have all dressed in black and/or painted their bodies black to disrespect black people, it's just a theme ffs. It's exactly the same as "white parties" where people wear all white clothes, except there's no PC outrage at those things.
I'm all for tolerance and respect but can we please not make precisely everything into a "they did it because they are racists/nazis/homophobes etc"?
Calling Atiku corrupt is an understatement. And he could be our next president.
I want to cry.
"Tradition" or something.Look clearly, there's a good four or five with full on blackface and body paint too. How that's acceptable in every school is beyond me.
What about the lad in minstrel facepaint on the right of the photo?
They will grow up to be even worse now they are being enabled, defended and supported by this cnut.
Federal courts will run out of money by Friday due to shutdown — including Mueller’s grand jury: CNN
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/01/fe...e-shutdown-including-muellers-grand-jury-cnn/
Maybe this is what Trump wants.
What about the lad in minstrel facepaint on the right of the photo?
Well. Yes there's nothing wrong with a black out game. But then what's with the kid dressed like Jim Crow on the far right (pun intended) of this photograph . Not exactly PC now is it
I guess I just miss the time where people could dress up for an event or a party for no other reason than to just dress up for the fun of it, and everyone else would be happy that they dressed up. Obviously there are exceptions for this, but I hope you get my point.
I agree the kid on the right has unfortunately crossed the line.