So, why the continual denial that race was a big factor in the election? by certain liberals even?

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8. It serves the majority.

they have a vested interest in keeping things the way it is, or was. That's the definition of a conservative today. They want to stay in power, they don't want tolerance. And few people, unlike many here on DU, engage in any critical thinking.

It's easy for them to point backwards and say things were wrong when they don't have to accept responsibility. But most don't acknowledge there is still, and will continue to be, a problem unless it is addressed outright.

This is why our textbook companies sugar coat history so it is palatable to the south. It explains white America's fascination with OJ and supposed black on black crime. Why playing the race card and affirmative action a4 still issues.

Unfortunately, I think this will continue to be an issue for a long time because America has never dealt with its abusive past. Just like in Civil War times, poor whites are doing the rich man's bidding, as these people, Trump supporters, think they are fighting for their way of life. They couch it in different terms, but the fight is still the same.