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smirkymonkey

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4. This makes me sick. Never did I think this would happen in my adopted hometown.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Fri Nov 18, 2016, 10:02 PM

Nov 2016

This is one of the most liberal, tolerant cities in the country. These little shits were from traditionally Irish neighborhoods that have been overtaken by minorities and I am sure they grew up with a fair dose of hate. This is not the nature of greater Boston, but unfortunately we still have pockets of predominantly Irish racist neighborhoods. I don't know why, but there has always been a racist streak amongst the Irish in this city.

You would think that coming from an oppressed background they would have a bit more empathy, but I guess not.

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Boston Teens Charged With Hate Crimes For Alleged Attack On 'Immigrant' [View all] DonViejo Nov 2016 OP

Good. This shit should NOT be tolerated. nt Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2016 #1

I hope the little dears have a head-on collision with another right-wing meme Vogon_Glory Nov 2016 #2

I suppose UtahLib Nov 2016 #3

This makes me sick. Never did I think this would happen in my adopted hometown. smirkymonkey Nov 2016 #4