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In reply to the discussion: Why does a discussion of racism (as it relates to black Americans) always dissolve . . . [View all]JustAnotherGen
(38,109 posts)Check out some of the subthreads on that link. Don't get me wrong - especially coming from an Irish background from both of my parents - I DO 'get' it. Have jewish in my mother's bloodline and lately? French blood which took a hit the first decade of this century.
But I'll have those convos amongst those I share that commonality with in THAT frame of reference.
It also touches on (your RW talking point - point) - how much the Right Wing has convinced so many white Americans of many ethnic groups. . . just how bad they have it as a result of the actions of "THOSE PEOPLE". They've fed them this b.s. and they've eaten it up. They have effectively brainwashed a segment of America into believing that in the context of American history - White Americans had it the Absolute Worst.
I'm convinced of it.
And I'm glad you weighed in - because you have a habit of often making very good points.