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jmbar2

(7,759 posts)
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 11:17 AM Feb 2021

Gratitude to POC today. [View all]

Democrats need to own the "Democracy" brand just as GQP has appropriated "freedumb" And we need to listen more to our POC about how to do it.

I'm still smoldering at the republiqons' abdication of the rule of law. It's not just about hating T***p, although he is lower than excrement. He will be remembered as a lowclass criminal, who happened to con enough Americans to become president.

No, my discomfort is about the large number of white Americans joyfully and openly nullifying core values of democracy, justice, fairness, while wrapping themselves in the flag of the Republic.

POC have engaged for centuries now in ceaseless and sacrificial fight to make America live up to its ideals. POC have kept fighting, and developing brilliant strategies, as those in power commit crime after crime, flaunting and abusing their power to act unjustly.

I think about how I am feeling after yesterday's injustice, and marvel how any people could endure centuries of injustice with the grace and faith of POC.

I am white, and I am ashamed. I am here to learn from you, support you, and elect you. Show us the way forward to a more perfect union. A lot of "wipepo" have failed this nation.

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Gratitude to POC today. [View all] jmbar2 Feb 2021 OP
Agree. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #1
this llashram Feb 2021 #2
POC ? milestogo Feb 2021 #3
People of color jmbar2 Feb 2021 #4
Of course POC have ALWAYS had America's back, even when they were property! GOPistheEnemy Feb 2021 #5
It has never been more clear to me than now jmbar2 Feb 2021 #6
well glad you are finally awake GOPistheEnemy Feb 2021 #9
agree! jmbar2 Feb 2021 #10
Don't waste your time being ashamed. Work to dismantle white supremacy instead. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2021 #7
We can do both jmbar2 Feb 2021 #8
The putrid stench of racism is no longer hidden from sight. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #11
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