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In reply to the discussion: Racism...alive and well in the Democratic Party [View all]Skittles
(157,140 posts)36. it's called deflection
it's like when us gals try to have a serious discussion about domestic violence and the same guys jump in saying WHAT ABOUT WHEN WOMEN ABUSE MEN. See how the discussion is now about THEIR problems? Sure, we know men can be the victims of domestic violence but we also know who bears the overwhelming brunt of the damage.
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There are many criticisms to be made of Obama that have absolutely nothing to do with race though.
cui bono
Jan 2014
#5
Yes, there were numerous states that refused to take the prisoners to come to the USA to get normal
freshwest
Jan 2014
#14
How strange it is that you're not getting a lot of rec's or comments for this post.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2014
#3
I just have to say that I love so many of your posts. You are welcome in this forum anytime
Number23
Jan 2014
#47
I wish you'd put a warning on that first week. I feel sick. I dealt with some of this in 2008 and
freshwest
Jan 2014
#15
Oh Morpheus, you can use your bitter tears at Dear Clarice putting you on ignore to salt your stew
Number23
Feb 2014
#117
There was a great post, I think it was MrScorpio that posted it, about the differences between
Number23
Jan 2014
#50
"but we mostly go silent on the racism that is reflected back by the black community
Number23
Jan 2014
#49
Oh my God, I have liked you for a while but I think I may need to come hang out with you now
Number23
Jan 2014
#53
Several AA's have mailed because of my posts supporting PBO and Dems. They don't post anymore.
freshwest
May 2014
#154