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nashville_brook

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6. as long as allies are labeled white supremacist,

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Sat Aug 15, 2015, 10:49 AM

Aug 2015

or "liberal white supremacist" (as if that's any better), then there's no basis for a relationship.

until folks wake up and reject this conservative (ratfucking?) positioning, there can be no solidarity.

no one needs allies who would #bowdown to anyone. we need allies who are capable and strong enough to stand up to bullshit.

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My thoughts on #BLM and the intense feelings it has aroused: [View all] Are_grits_groceries Aug 2015 OP

There has been little damage done compared to the value of raising of conscious of visible minority issues. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #1

Not arguing about the damage comparison. Are_grits_groceries Aug 2015 #2

You're moving the goal posts. CJCRANE Aug 2015 #3

Just my personal opinion, I am not offended by the abbreviation of the phrases and terms, more like disappointed. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #4

At least you're asking the question tech3149 Aug 2015 #5

as long as allies are labeled white supremacist, nashville_brook Aug 2015 #6

Precisely. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #7