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Jim Brown appeared to Fox

rmrd0000 — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:22:49 +0000

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Jim Brown appeared to Fox News to state once again that he will support Trump.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/01/17/jim-brown-donald-tru...

MLK Jr on Barry Goldwater and

rmrd0000 — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:41:08 +0000

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MLK Jr on Barry Goldwater and the GOP

The Republican Party geared its appeal and program to racism, reaction, and extremism...On the urgent issue of civil rights, Senator Goldwater represents a philosophy that is morally indefensible and socially suicidal. While not himself a racist, Mr. Goldwater articulates a philosophy which gives aid and comfort to the racist. His candidacy and philosophy would serve as an umbrella under which extremists of all stripes would stand. In the light of these facts and because of my love for America, I have no alternative but to urge every Negro and white person of goodwill to vote against Mr. Goldwater and to withdraw support from any Republican candidate that does not publicly disassociate himself from Senator Goldwater and his philosophy.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/this-mlk-quote-sums-up-the-rise-of-w...

Another excellent post. Trump

rmrd0000 — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:37:43 +0000

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Another excellent post. Trump is 70 years old and cannot change. The bigger problem is that his white voter base knew that Trump was surrounded by racists and didn't care. Athletes, rappers, and comedians do not set or understand government policy. There is no reason for an athlete or entertainer to have policy discussions with Trump. The mere presence of these entertainers is an insult. I would take advise from Ray Lewis on defensive schemes. I would take advice from Steve Harvey on how to progress from merely telling jokes to being a comedian. Both occupations require skill. I would not trust Ray Lewis or Steve Harvey to craft a program beneficial to block neighborhoods. Note the Ben Carson is unqualified to head HUD. The skills required are not in his wheelhouse.

I do give MLK III a break. He came with a demand about voting rights. He made an effort. King did not throw John Lewis under the bus in the post meeting interview with the press. He made an effort knowing that it would fall on deaf ears. Jim Brown, Ray Lewis, and Steve Harvey imagine that they had impact on Trump. These men are obviously delusional.

Trump is the same guy sued for housing discrimination and later demanded Obama's birth certificate. We should expect very little to come out of his administration. King gave a shot. I doubt he expects any return.

Once someone benefits from

moat — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:31:31 +0000

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Once someone benefits from racism it doesn’t matter if they are racist or not.

There it is.

Driftglass:

NCD — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:18:13 +0000

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Driftglass:

President-elect Donald Trump marked Martin Luther King Day Monday by praying with the slain civil rights hero’s son.

“We did have a very constructive meeting,” said King, 59, who was just 10 when his father was assassinated...

"In the heat of emotion, a lot of things get said on both sides," King said...

In America, Martin Luther King Day comes once a year, but every fucking day is Both Sides Do It Day.

Damn right, Danny.

Doctor Cleveland — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:02:38 +0000

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Damn right, Danny.