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gollygee

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17. Where specifically is the wrong place we're currently looking?

Reply to dvduval (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2020, 03:14 PM

Jun 2020

I'm worried you're saying that we should stop focusing on racism specifically and just look at classism. If that's so, I strongly disagree. We need to specifically focus on both and each.

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To solve racism we're looking in the wrong place... [View all] dvduval Jun 2020 OP

And... Newest Reality Jun 2020 #1

The dirty little secret of the Civil War... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #2

Yes dvduval Jun 2020 #4

I heard it mentioned as a joke on Rhandi Rhoades' show years ago, but think there is some truth in Hoyt Jun 2020 #10

Poor white people STILL want to live on their side of the river. Laelth Jun 2020 #3

There is definitely common cause in similar economic classes. But improving economic WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #5

True. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #8

This!👆 SheltieLover Jun 2020 #6

To clarify... WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #7

But dvduval Jun 2020 #11

. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #14

Exactly. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #12

It's insidious and hard to unlearn. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #15

Exactly, again. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #16

Fair enough point, but futile. maxsolomon Jun 2020 #9

The Rs have successfully pitted the poor DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #13

Where specifically is the wrong place we're currently looking? gollygee Jun 2020 #17

Agreed BannonsLiver Jun 2020 #18