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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]WhiskeyGrinder
(22,342 posts)1. The scare quotes around "controversy" make it look like you're erasing the concerns
of Native people and others who object to her terminology, her selective self-identification and her judgment.
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The scare quotes around "controversy" make it look like you're erasing the concerns
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2019
#1
I'm more Ojibwe than I am white, and I don't object to her self-identification.
catbyte
Feb 2019
#17
Agree that GOP and Media are pushing, but please don't "whitesplain" to NAs
bigbrother05
Feb 2019
#8
Imho, all she ever needed to do was acknowledge the mistake and move on. Hopefully, Ms Warren
Kashkakat v.2.0
Feb 2019
#10
Another rightwing "Controversy" made up to undermine another great Democratic leader
yaesu
Feb 2019
#20
It's nice that so many white people are prepared to forgive her on behalf of Native Americans (n/t)
Spider Jerusalem
Feb 2019
#29