Since we no longer care about doing the right thing, let's talk about math and black women

[mr_lebowski]

18. Trump basically commits f***ing atrocities every single day ... and what happens?

Trump denies he did it and/or denies it was bad/wrong to begin with ... and a few days later, everybody has MOVED ON. Are they still talking about Khashoggi on the news? Jailed children? Helsinki? Shithole Countries? Going Back to Their Huts? Using the N-Word on the Apprentice? Hell, Stormy Daniels and the Cohen Felony around it?

I could go on and on and on and on and on with this list.

My 'vote' is that we just STFU and let this blow over. Fairfax may have to be dealt with, this is a crime we're talking about. But a benefit from the perspective of Northam to what's going on with Fairfax (not making light of the allegation, mind you) is that Fairfax will now become the focus of the media's attention.

I myself don't buy this argument that if the Democrats of the World fail to successfully hound to Northam to resign, that Black Women will not show up and vote for Democrats nationally in 2020. This may hurt us in Virginia, yeah. But honestly that damage is 90% 'already done'. His resignation won't make everyone forget ... the picture. All his resignation does is confirm a) Yeah that was me, b) yeah I did it cause I'm a racist ... and a Democrat, and c) Democrats won't FIGHT.

I think Northam would be very wise to come out with a forceful press conference addressing his RECORD of support for issues that are favored by Democrats, and especially people of color. He HAS the record from what I've read. Get it out there. Start making the point that regardless of what he did 35 years ago, it doesn't reflect anything whatsoever about the man, or the political leader, he is today. Show everyone how much of a friend he has been when it comes to PoC's interests, BASED ON HIS RECORD.

Obviously, apologize sincerely.

Fact is, people LIKE to forgive, as long as you ask for it in the right way, and esp. if your actions since your wrongdoing show you've changed.