In response to Myron Clifton.
This old queer-adjacent WW thinks Rep Crockett made a measured & articulate response that addressed both the hypocrisy on display & the original offensive language in context. Silence was simply not an option.
Her use of alliteration was nice too.
Her use of alliteration was nice too.
05:29 PM - May 18, 2024
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I’ll end with this.
LGBTQI folk are necessarily sensitive. Give them grace.
Black women -including LGBTQI Black women - are necessarily sensitive, defensive, and ready to “GO IN” if anyone wants to “Go there.”
Give them grace.
Don’t start nothing, won’t be nothing.
LGBTQI folk are necessarily sensitive. Give them grace.
Black women -including LGBTQI Black women - are necessarily sensitive, defensive, and ready to “GO IN” if anyone wants to “Go there.”
Give them grace.
Don’t start nothing, won’t be nothing.
01:32 PM - May 18, 2024
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Look at the attacks on her education/hair/language
I don’t believe Rep Jasmine is homophobic. She’s smart enough to know words matter
She knows her worth & the worth of BW/girls watching her & who are enduring worse everyday at home/school/work & online where they are the most attacked demographic
I don’t believe Rep Jasmine is homophobic. She’s smart enough to know words matter
She knows her worth & the worth of BW/girls watching her & who are enduring worse everyday at home/school/work & online where they are the most attacked demographic
01:31 PM - May 18, 2024
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I know a straight person using “butch” can be homophobic and I’ll respect folk who take issue with it.
I don’t take issue with Rep Jasmine protecting herself from a vile attack by a ww while she was at work on camera, and using it to demonstrate the hypocrisy of the "rules"
I don’t take issue with Rep Jasmine protecting herself from a vile attack by a ww while she was at work on camera, and using it to demonstrate the hypocrisy of the "rules"
01:29 PM - May 18, 2024
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I’ve written before that we know that every ally has a line w/us.
White gay men side w/supremacy with depressing frequency. White gay women less so
Black LGBTQI are on an island of brutal isolation from the community they love & support but which too often won’t protect them.
White gay men side w/supremacy with depressing frequency. White gay women less so
Black LGBTQI are on an island of brutal isolation from the community they love & support but which too often won’t protect them.
01:28 PM - May 18, 2024
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And now white gay folk are not happy with “Butch” being used.
-I’m of the thought as many have said, she wanted to use “Bytch” but white America wouldn’t imploded and she knew that.
-I’m of the thought as many have said, she wanted to use “Bytch” but white America wouldn’t imploded and she knew that.
01:28 PM - May 18, 2024
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Then Marge sat back and watched more people run to her protection than to support Rep Jasmine for standing her ground.
No surprise.
WM especially as American history tells us.. "When white women cry, Black people die."
Not only conservative wm either. Looking at you, Fetterman.
No surprise.
WM especially as American history tells us.. "When white women cry, Black people die."
Not only conservative wm either. Looking at you, Fetterman.
01:27 PM - May 18, 2024
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White people have “Bless your heart” as one example that conveys similar ideas but less direct etc.
Rep Jasmine didn’t start it but she finished it. That’s Black.
Marge started it but then leaned on the “Rules of (white) decorum” and (white) power" to shut down Rep Jasmine
Rep Jasmine didn’t start it but she finished it. That’s Black.
Marge started it but then leaned on the “Rules of (white) decorum” and (white) power" to shut down Rep Jasmine
01:26 PM - May 18, 2024
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It’s not for the faint of heart.
Generally speaking white Americans "are the faint of heart" who speak in a different less direct and specific way.
Black people understand Will Smith saying, “Don’t start nothing won’t be nothing.”
That’s a promise, a threat, a joke, a warning.
Generally speaking white Americans "are the faint of heart" who speak in a different less direct and specific way.
Black people understand Will Smith saying, “Don’t start nothing won’t be nothing.”
That’s a promise, a threat, a joke, a warning.
01:26 PM - May 18, 2024
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I’ve written before how Black language is sharper more direct extra cutting and will spare no one -whether in humor or anger or in what we call “The dozens”
It’s familiar, it’s church, it’s street, it’s salon & barbershop all combined, and it’s understood within our community.
It’s familiar, it’s church, it’s street, it’s salon & barbershop all combined, and it’s understood within our community.
01:25 PM - May 18, 2024
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All the stuff we all know.
But now add what some white gay folk, mostly lesbian, to believe is a homophobic element to Rep Jasmine’s clapback-
“Butch” and the complexity of the disagreement deepens for some white gay folk.
For *me, I haven’t seen any similar concerns from Black/POC gay folk
But now add what some white gay folk, mostly lesbian, to believe is a homophobic element to Rep Jasmine’s clapback-
“Butch” and the complexity of the disagreement deepens for some white gay folk.
For *me, I haven’t seen any similar concerns from Black/POC gay folk
01:25 PM - May 18, 2024
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Attacks by everyone but especially by WW.
The co-opting of BW thickness, lips, hips, hair & makeup, while simultaneously denigrating the same features in BW.
The laws against BW hair that necessitated the Crown Act.
And BW proclaiming their preference for bear & ww anger at that.
The co-opting of BW thickness, lips, hips, hair & makeup, while simultaneously denigrating the same features in BW.
The laws against BW hair that necessitated the Crown Act.
And BW proclaiming their preference for bear & ww anger at that.
01:24 PM - May 18, 2024
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There’s an interesting divide on the Jasmine Crockett rebuttal to the unprovoked attack on her by Marjorie Green, and it’s one that like most issues in America is divided by race.
Black women and men side with Rep Jasmine, especially BW who are sick of attacks on their bodies.
Black women and men side with Rep Jasmine, especially BW who are sick of attacks on their bodies.
01:23 PM - May 18, 2024
My comments regarding the Metropolitan police officers who sent racist messages about Meghan Markle.
https://www.newsweek.com/ex-police-racist-meghan-markle-messages-prince-harry-right-1825466
https://www.newsweek.com/ex-police-racist-meghan-markle-messages-prince-harry-right-1825466
05:53 PM - Sep 08, 2023
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My prediction was spot on, but the past month also revealed something else. Even with 100 million users and high-profile accounts posting daily, engagement quickly plummeted. Why? What happened? It's clear the missing ingredient is a dedicated and loyal community. That is how we take the crown. 👑
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Christopher Bouzy @cbouzyAll of these people touting Threads greatness were already on Instagram. At some point, they will have to bring in new users, and it's a hard sell to get someone new to install two apps. There will be a large segment of users that will never join Threads and no longer want to be on Twitter.04:44 PM - Jul 08, 2023
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01:08 AM - Apr 20, 2023
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Yesterday, only four Twitter alternatives were trending. Threads, Bluesky, Spoutible, and Mastodon. So although journalists might be ignoring us now, it's obvious the people who matter aren't. Let the journalists focus on the Goliaths while we build something special that will have longevity.
03:56 PM - Aug 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I'd like to see more "big" accounts.
But I think now it's going to be the other way around. Rather than people coming here because we have the big accounts, the big accounts will eventually have to come here because we've built the audience.
From the ground up, as it should be.
But I think now it's going to be the other way around. Rather than people coming here because we have the big accounts, the big accounts will eventually have to come here because we've built the audience.
From the ground up, as it should be.
06:54 PM - Aug 19, 2023
For me, what made Twitter special was the community – the exchange of ideas, jokes, takes, stories; the conversations & relationships. We have that here, but better. Personally, I don't need or want celebrities, influencers, & reporters who don't engage in that good stuff.
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Christopher Bouzy @cbouzySo the assumption that we need more news outlets or high-profile people to compete is false. Threads proved that for us. What we need is more users who had enough of the targeted harassment, abuse, and disinformation. More users who are seeking something safer and believe in what we are building.03:47 PM - Aug 19, 2023
05:28 PM - Aug 19, 2023
.QondiNtini 8/19/23: Don’t underestimate the value leaders place on experience, trust and decency. Joe treats them with respect...a foundation for something better domestically and internationally
💵 Donate to #BidenHarris https://secure.actblue.com/donate/thirstfund
💵 Donate to #BidenHarris https://secure.actblue.com/donate/thirstfund
12:52 AM - Aug 20, 2023
In response to JayJay.
Its good to see you *hugs* and yep there are a few friends who are still getting used to this site. There are also people with no spouts at all and I want to make sure they are not hate follows.
03:12 PM - Aug 18, 2023
.@VP 8/18/23: 103 years ago, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment. Today, I am thinking of the women who led the way for suffrage, including Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth, and Mary Church Terrell.
Together, let us continue their fight for equal access to the ballot box.
Together, let us continue their fight for equal access to the ballot box.
02:48 PM - Aug 18, 2023
📢We just increased the upload file size limit for images and videos to 50 MB.
PS: No, this isn't the surprise feature.😅
PS: No, this isn't the surprise feature.😅
10:31 AM - Aug 18, 2023
Ive tried to be better with following people back, but I have learned from my past social media experience to watch out for folks who have no interactions. I know its hard to put yourself out there, but im instantly wary of 0 spout accounts.
02:26 PM - Aug 18, 2023
Why do y'all have to be like this?😂
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10:24 AM - Mar 13, 2023
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Homemade, canned tomato sauce recipe.
Step 1: plant, nurture, and harvest sauce tomatoes (these are Amish paste), peppers, onions, garlic, basil, oregano. Can be done lots of places you might not think – container gardens! Community gardens!
Step 1: plant, nurture, and harvest sauce tomatoes (these are Amish paste), peppers, onions, garlic, basil, oregano. Can be done lots of places you might not think – container gardens! Community gardens!
02:30 PM - Aug 18, 2023
If you really believe in diplomacy and strong alliances among democracies against authoritarianism, if you believe people can honestly face the injustices of history and build a better future together, you want Democrats in office to get it done. #CampDavid #BidenHarris2024
02:32 PM - Aug 18, 2023
And if you can, sign up for $5 a month.
Recurring donations provide a reliable baseline.
I'd never give Musk a penny.
I'll happily pay @cbouzy for this place.
Recurring donations provide a reliable baseline.
I'd never give Musk a penny.
I'll happily pay @cbouzy for this place.
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Woke/Saying NO to polls @Woke@cbouzy asked if we could donate at least $5.00 for servers, he's expecting an onslaught.02:33 PM - Aug 18, 2023
02:35 PM - Aug 18, 2023
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It will be later in the afternoon, and you will know when it happens.😇
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dani @danismashingitMe snooping around for the new feature.07:13 AM - Aug 18, 2023![GIF-Image]()
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