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In reply to the discussion: For those calling for Northems head, do you know Cory Stewart? [View all]MarcoZandrini
(39 posts)33. I live in Virginia
Racism is always wrong. We all accept this statement. What Gov Northam did 35 years ago was wrong. But weve all done stupid, unacceptable things while we were in our 20s. Im no exception. That said, I think we need to examine what Gov Northam did since then. Do his actions reflect racism? No. Has he treated everyone equally? According to all the statements made by people who know Northam he has never acted as a racist.
We all have what could be considered racist thoughts. Our brains are wired to be suspicious of those who arent like us. But what separates those of us who arent racists from racists is how we act towards others. Gov Northam has, according to all reports, never acted in a racist manner.
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"A Klan hood has always been a Klan hood: It's meant to terrify and intimidate..."
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#4
Again it's not what he did 50 years ago is what he didn't admit to 5 months ago
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#106
You can simply give a summation of the past and admit to doing really stupid stuff but then
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#129
I believe the party is hurting itself by the outrageous rush to judgment.
democratisphere
Feb 2019
#11
If a guy who voted for George Walker Bush twice is our best we need to do a lot better.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#13
Now I can agree with that. Yes they signed on to the condemnation of racism long ago.
olegramps
Feb 2019
#130
"The people calling for Northam's resignation live in View profile Such rarified circles that they'v
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#17
Recall that Perriello lost his Congressional seat in the "Tea Party bloodbath" year of 2010,
bullwinkle428
Feb 2019
#52
If he wasn't a royal but an MP, especially a Labour MP , he likely would have had to resign.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#46
I don't see the nexus between Prince Harry and Ralph Northam which exonerates either of them.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#87
"what I did in college". He was 25 years old and it was 1984. You aren't paying attention.
manor321
Feb 2019
#26
You don't know this yearbooks tradition ... maybe they reserve one spot for an older pic
mr_lebowski
Feb 2019
#90
You can't spell his name correctly and you got his opponent wrong. I'll pass on your rah-rah
TeamPooka
Feb 2019
#84
He has lost the confidence of the people and their leaders and consequently must go.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#132