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Enter stage left

(4,635 posts)
Sun Jun 26, 2022, 12:07 AM Jun 2022

I absolutely despise the term "Uncle Tom"...

But if I EVER had to describe the perfect example,

It would be Clarence Thomas. Traitor to his own race, traitor to Loving v Virginia, traitor to justice for those who need justice.

Fuck you Clarence & Ginni, right in your most sensitive orifices with a prickly pear cactus.

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Enter stage left

(4,635 posts)
5. But only ONE has made it to ...
Sun Jun 26, 2022, 12:28 AM
Jun 2022

What used to be the highly respected "Supreme Court"!

I can only hope your so revered GOD calls for you tomorrow.

JI7

(93,904 posts)
10. It's something that mostly black people can use but others using the term
Sun Jun 26, 2022, 01:00 AM
Jun 2022

would come off differently .

 

VarryOn

(2,343 posts)
11. Calling something "racist" is yawn-worthy nowadays...
Sun Jun 26, 2022, 01:24 AM
Jun 2022

But, "Uncle Tom" is racist. I will never use it, and it's no wonder you despise it.

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