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Sunnyskies801

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8. That Is a Lie

Reply to walkingman (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:51 AM

15 hrs ago

We have been participating. The system is not changing. The same people we vote for are the ones who ignore and disrespect us.

Again what the the Dems going to do to address BW?

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Black Female Voters Taken For Granted [View all] Sunnyskies801 15 hrs ago OP

ITA JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #1

Tired of being spit in the face Sunnyskies801 15 hrs ago #2

The only way to change the system is to participate....the only way participate is to VOTE. walkingman 15 hrs ago #4

That Is a Lie Sunnyskies801 15 hrs ago #8

12/21/13/2 demmiblue 15 hrs ago #21

What is that supposed Quanto Magnus 14 hrs ago #35

It doesn't work for us though JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #9

Bingo 100%. The Dem Party is not listening to our frustration. Sunnyskies801 15 hrs ago #14

Platitudes about voting JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #17

I agree with you. The system does not work for Black Americans and never has. walkingman 14 hrs ago #25

I don't know about that. I have never missed an election vote for any Dem and the Autumn 15 hrs ago #23

Do what you want I guess? Happy Hoosier 15 hrs ago #5

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I believe that the JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #6

What specific and practical solutions are you proposing? Torchlight 15 hrs ago #3

Every single Democratic Candidate Running as a Senator JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #15

Post removed Post removed 15 hrs ago #18

I don't think creating additional divisions will be useful Torchlight 15 hrs ago #19

I'm sorry. ananda 15 hrs ago #7

The biggest myth is that American Women are only paid JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #10

So true. ananda 14 hrs ago #26

As an older white woman, I say there are plenty of shit sandwiches to go around Walleye 14 hrs ago #29

This sounds serious leftstreet 15 hrs ago #12

As my Momma would say.. GETTINGTIRED 15 hrs ago #13

IF they let you vote JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #16

I can relate. As a member of the "religious left", there are many in the party that don't even hide their disdain. Climate Crusader 15 hrs ago #20

I think every group feels like this and it's because pinkstarburst 15 hrs ago #22

Facts Aepps22 14 hrs ago #24

ita. K&R, and thank you for your post.. brer cat 14 hrs ago #27

Regardless of what Boo1 14 hrs ago #28

3 posts hidden in one day... I wonder if you are who you say you are. demmiblue 14 hrs ago #30

It could be that some people don't like sitting with uncomfortable information EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #34

I, for one, want to hear your black voice. BW voters and leaders need to be heard and respected. Ilikepurple 14 hrs ago #31

You are still welcome here, Sunnyskies, I believe our struggle is for basic rights for all. surfered 14 hrs ago #32

Was the campaign of Kamala Harris worthless? Easterncedar 14 hrs ago #33

I'm going to lock this before you get yourself banned EarlG 13 hrs ago #36