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In reply to the discussion: So... how did YOU become a racist? [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)I was okay with black people at that point...
But somewhere along the line, the failure to prosecute or even strongly criticize the war crimes of Bush, the failure to strongly advocate for the public option, the troop surge and increasing death toll in Afghanistan, the bailout of the banksters and the failure to bailout the homeowners, the massive war on drugs, the cutting of the home heating oil assistance program, the appointment of Republicans, the appointment of drug corporatists, the appointment of Wall St. sleazebags, the assault on teachers, the failure to put on comfy shoes and stand up for unions.... it all sort of built up.
And then... I guess I became a racist because it wasn't really all about that. I guess I just realized I don't like black folks like my sister-in-law.