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5. I do call them out

Reply to loyalsister (Original post)

Thu Sep 15, 2016, 06:15 AM

Sep 2016

I am over trying to be nice to them because we need their vote. If you make excuses for it you are part of the problem. Can't tell you how many friends on social media I've lost

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It’s Time To Call Out ‘Nice Racists’ And Their White Fragility [View all] loyalsister Sep 2016 OP

K&R ! mwrguy Sep 2016 #1

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Code of conduct: We will not be racist or tolerate racism in any form. Democrats_win Sep 2016 #2

Not sure if the definitions are fully agreed upon at west point loyalsister Sep 2016 #3

I do call them out Coolest Ranger Sep 2016 #5

That's also a reason lovemydog Sep 2016 #9

Sometimes it doesn't say a word Skidmore Sep 2016 #6

So true. lovemydog Sep 2016 #8

Great post. lovemydog Sep 2016 #7

I think it was Mr. Scorpio that posted a hilarious video about fragile white feelings in this forum Number23 Sep 2016 #10