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In reply to the discussion: 2 black kids adopted by white Republicans 40 years ago [View all]copperearth
(117 posts)43. fascinating article and very informative
This is just fascinating, to see how you a black kid would ever be able to grow up in a superior feeling Republican family. I'm surprised you have a tongue left, after you must have had to bite it so often. Nobles Oblige? I suppose they felt like they were doing you a favor, rescuing you from the dreadful life blacks faced.
I think you hit it on the head when you said that immigrants that had worked at low paying farm jobs grew up and started climbing into WWC jobs and that is where the rub comes in. But white people stopped reaching higher too and just settle into feeling sorry for themselves and blaming any 'minorities' for their failures. Whites can't tolerate upward mobility for anyone but themselves. Thank you for insight!!!
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That "accustomed to Privilege" quote has been a driving force in politics for years.
LonePirate
Dec 2016
#3
It's like a falling tide lowers all boats -- but those that once floated highest notice it most.
eppur_se_muova
Dec 2016
#12
I wonder if it's "human nature" or the way sociopaths normally behave. Calculated lying,
Cal33
Dec 2016
#26
What about picking crops for 12 hours in the hot sun for less than minimum wage?
Nitram
Dec 2016
#34
Bullshit. Democrats want to accept hard-working immigrants the way America aways has
Nitram
Dec 2016
#50
I guess I'm a bit defensive when it comes to adoptive parents. I have a couple friends, brother and
frankieallen
Dec 2016
#31
Brilliant analysis. "When you're accustomed to privilege equality feels like oppression"
redstateblues
Dec 2016
#29
Like many others I am struck by "When youre accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels like Oppression
stevenleser
Dec 2016
#36
+1, "......When youre accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels like Oppression"...."
uponit7771
Dec 2016
#49