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EYESORE 9001

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25. Gee, I wonder which world superpower was neck-deep in the slave trade when it arrived in 1619?

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Modern day slavery. Authorities rescue man from 40 years of life in a farm shed (UK) [View all] Demovictory9 Jan 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Busterscruggs Jan 2022 #1

Well, it didn't EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #2

The hostility Busterscruggs Jan 2022 #3

I think Southerners are getting a little tired of the constant Thtwudbeme Jan 2022 #5

Its an excellent Busterscruggs Jan 2022 #7

It's not remotely a "segway" and if it were, it wouldn't be "excellent." Thtwudbeme Jan 2022 #9

I was a victim Busterscruggs Jan 2022 #10

lol obamanut2012 Jan 2022 #21

So we should overlook YOUR hostility? EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #24

I'm just saying Busterscruggs Jan 2022 #29

Presume much? EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #30

nice try. it works both ways. Javaman Jan 2022 #33

I dont understand Busterscruggs Jan 2022 #34

Everyone residing in a red state wants a return to slavery? EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #19

It is "segue obamanut2012 Jan 2022 #20

It's not just the attacks on southerners EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #23

Gee, I wonder which world superpower was neck-deep in the slave trade when it arrived in 1619? EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #25

Stop the gratuitous insults based on region and we'll see how it goes EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #6

So thoughtless of you to mention a former slave state! The response reminded me of this: Judi Lynn Jan 2022 #8

He'd have been dead if he weren't white malaise Jan 2022 #17

I don't know about that malaise........ KS Toronado Jan 2022 #28

He was irie and mellow here malaise Jan 2022 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Jan 2022 #32

Our nation suddenly seems to be full of Karens and Kens pecosbob Jan 2022 #27

Then delete your post!!! Nt USALiberal Jan 2022 #11

0/10 RandiFan1290 Jan 2022 #16

So a 16-year-old enslaved an 18-year-old, Croney Jan 2022 #4

yes, there is that. but 16 year old grew up and continued the practice Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #13

Where were his parents? n/t malaise Jan 2022 #18

He probably grew up in a children's home, or in foster care muriel_volestrangler Jan 2022 #35

Here's hoping those who brought him out of that hell on earth will help him find some security Judi Lynn Jan 2022 #12

"I am committed to ensuring he continues to have the regular, consistent support he needs ... Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #14

The Brits have got this ejbr Jan 2022 #15

At least he had good healthcare. Meadowoak Jan 2022 #22

I couldn't finish the story Jarqui Jan 2022 #26

The enslaved man was freed in 2018 canetoad Jan 2022 #36