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When Black and other marginalized people say something is wrong in the US, don't assume we're playing spoiler for the GOP against Dems or have been brainwashed by propaganda. It's possible our lived experience informs conclusions we come to on their own. American experiences vary.
11:41 AM - Jul 28, 2023
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We can't get our needs met without speaking truth to power. We can't wait for other people to notice our problems and volunteer solutions. That doesn't mean we won't vote in our best interests, given available choices. But we cannot be expected to be silent about the things that ail us.
11:44 AM - Jul 28, 2023
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If this leads to us speaking inconvenient truths, we will collectively need to work through the resulting discomfort. Comes with the territory of trying to solve problems in a landscape with systemic inequality based on race. It's not either you're all in on Dem messaging or you're with the GOP.
11:49 AM - Jul 28, 2023
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One day, perhaps, we won't have to deal with truths like, the hood stays the hood, no matter who wins these elections. But until that changes and all marginalized people are safe, hearing and stating inconvenient truths will remain part of the work, on message or not. Election year or not.
11:54 AM - Jul 28, 2023
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I'm so sure that if she was bashing the Dems she'd get attacked on all sides. The service would allow it, but the "It's us or them! Be practical! Lesser of two evils" Dem voters would isht a brick. I vote like that, too. But I know lots of hood folks don't vote bc they don't perceive a benefit.
12:22 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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That's my point really. This site is for everyone but sometimes it lo-key feels like a dems fan club. Cos why should you be attacked on here for criticising them? Is that the meaning of safe place? My not voting for right wingers doesn't mean not being critical of the other side when warranted.
12:58 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Agreed. It ain't all or nothing. I'm not a Biden Democrat. I'm a what's-best-for-me-and-mine-with-the-choices-I-have voter. The whole idea that I know I have to fight to be heard or not be tone policed on my opinions sows mistrust. Mistrust makes dumb isht possible, like Ice Cube hearing Trump out.
01:53 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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People who are really concerned about GOP influence need to evaluate whether their base feels heard, understood, and serviced. Liberal blindness, apathy, self-congratulation, and condescension to the supposed base helps the GOP.
01:56 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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