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13. Jefferson took full advantage of his status

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 08:07 AM

Jul 2013

and wasn't about to let it go. His slaves were sold off by auction, per his instructions, after he died.

He was a fucking hypocrite.

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Wise long forgotton words from Thomas Jefferson............ [View all] YeahSureRight Jul 2013 OP

I don't understand what your point is. reusrename Jul 2013 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Sherman A1 Jul 2013 #2

Wouldn't it be great if he really said that? Democracyinkind Jul 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Sherman A1 Jul 2013 #5

It must have been updated since I last looked. Democracyinkind Jul 2013 #6

big red button with FALSE next to it on above link Progressive dog Jul 2013 #23

The actual Jefferson quote (Thanks OldRedNeck) intaglio Jul 2013 #8

"generate a discussion on the moneyed interests in our government" BumRushDaShow Jul 2013 #10

What was he doing nineteen50 Jul 2013 #11

Jefferson took full advantage of his status BumRushDaShow Jul 2013 #13

Yet racism and slavery are still a hugh problem nineteen50 Jul 2013 #14

Correct BumRushDaShow Jul 2013 #19

Those biases of hierarchy are taught but so is thought policing. nineteen50 Jul 2013 #20

From an evolutionary perspective BumRushDaShow Jul 2013 #22

Exactly. Like someone today investing and supporting Foxconn. raouldukelives Jul 2013 #18

Here is the full letter Gore1FL Jul 2013 #15

Human Nature Never Seems to Change mckara Jul 2013 #16

... Earliest known appearance in print: 1994 ... struggle4progress Jul 2013 #17