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In reply to the discussion: Wow. Kevin Siers cartoon: Torture Cases [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)27. Your perception of my political leanings is irrelevant ...
I am a Black man that objects to the phrases and slogan associated racial injustice being coopted by those that wish to make some "larger more relevant" but non-racial point. And I'm pretty certain that if these were iconic phrases/slogans associated with the lgbt community, you would be the first to state your objection (and I would support you in doing that).
Anyone who actually gives a fuck about racist cops or fixed courts should be furious about the program of systemic torture and the manipulation of the laws and courts.
And I am ... But what does one have to do with the other?
I think your position on this is the wrong one. Insanely wrong.
That's fine.
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That comic illustrates the very real connection between the torture and other violent law
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#26
If the President continues to soft-sell torture, it won't set well historically.
rhett o rick
Dec 2014
#22