New to DU and new here. Also a question about optics

[JustAnotherGen]

1. Citing him might be a problem

He was shoved down our throats this summer (not a DU thing everywhere).

For me - if that's the best you got when he's been dead for almost 50 years - you've got a problem.

Here's the thing - and I did an extensive list on this -

Do you knw what the "I Am A Man Campaign" was about?

For those of us who know our history we flinch when we read or hear - Well at the end it wasn't about race it was about workers rights.

What these folks don't realize - Those were black garbage men in TN. Their own union was racist and against them. Worked to the bone and still in welfare.

Then you have to look at WHY a white garbage man in the South or anywhere didn't have to care about those you know what's.

They could stand on the porch of a white homeowner in inclement weather (not enough room for all in the cab).

The black men who died that sparked this movement - were in the back of the truck - it malfunctioned. They died.

Their survivors didn't even get the level of benefits - White Male Union Members received.


What's this thing about a rising tide?

Maybe black folks have been shown what people are who believe this for too long and we aren't buying it anymore.

I would not use free this and free that.

I would preach prosperity, skill building, education, getting up then reaching back down.

Here's the thing -


You don't need white America's permission to do jack shit. And if they shut you down -


Well then you know.

BTW - I'm O'Malley all the way. He won't get in my way.