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In reply to the discussion: To say America has problems with racists is not the same as saying America is a racist country [View all]Scrivener7
(50,774 posts)37. America is a racist country.
What is this hair splitting nonsense? America is a racist country. It isn't going to change until we can all say that and understand that it is true.
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To say America has problems with racists is not the same as saying America is a racist country [View all]
Ohioboy
Apr 2021
OP
We do say there is systemic racism thru out. And there is. Same with misogyny. Fact.
LizBeth
Apr 2021
#1
Wow. Did Harris state there is not systematic racism? Whatever. Not playing this game.
LizBeth
Apr 2021
#36
Kamala Harris agrees with Tim Scott that America not a 'racist country' but says must 'speak truth'
brooklynite
Apr 2021
#38
Harris did not say there was not systematic racism so I guess you can listen to both of us. I dunno.
LizBeth
Apr 2021
#43
Recognizing present day racism in America gets the same treatment from the right
Ohioboy
Apr 2021
#29
You just need say "white fragility" to prompt an array of responses that illustrate it in real time
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
#42
You need to remember that "the right" does not argue or discuss anything in good faith.
Caliman73
Apr 2021
#27
America is built of stolen land and stolen labor and the kGQP wants to keep the stealing going
uponit7771
Apr 2021
#4
Yes, if the shoe fits , but you are not calling everyone in America a racist are you?
Ohioboy
Apr 2021
#19
Not all Americans are racist, but I sadly have to conclude America is a racist country.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2021
#34
America is not an "anything" country. It's absurd to even try to characterize it.
gulliver
Apr 2021
#39