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JustAnotherGen

(37,990 posts)
9. It doesn't work for us though
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:53 AM
Wednesday

The system doesn't work for Black Americans.

Never has, never will.

Until this past December I was a long-standing Democratic Committee member in NJ. It's an elected position - and I left before my term was up. I'm also the only Black woman elected in my County in New Jersey.

I've seen some shit. I'm not putting my neck on the line for people who wouldn't do the same for me. Every single person running as a Democrat needs to commit to lifting the Filibuster to re-enact that Voting Rights Act.

If they don't - they are just playing in my face. I can't trust them.
Anyone saying we have to come together with racist ChristoFascist magapubs? Ditto.

They can BEG me to like them or vote for them. BEG ME.

BEG Me as much as they do poor white men magas who chose to be losers in America. They made a choice - and we mollycoddle those fuckers. Everything is designed for them to be winners at everything. If they are losers - it's because they didn't work hard enough.

I wrote what I wrote.

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Black Female Voters Taken For Granted [View all] Sunnyskies801 Wednesday OP
ITA JustAnotherGen Wednesday #1
Tired of being spit in the face Sunnyskies801 Wednesday #2
The only way to change the system is to participate....the only way participate is to VOTE. walkingman Wednesday #4
That Is a Lie Sunnyskies801 Wednesday #8
12/21/13/2 demmiblue Wednesday #21
What is that supposed Quanto Magnus Wednesday #35
It doesn't work for us though JustAnotherGen Wednesday #9
Bingo 100%. The Dem Party is not listening to our frustration. Sunnyskies801 Wednesday #14
Platitudes about voting JustAnotherGen Wednesday #17
I agree with you. The system does not work for Black Americans and never has. walkingman Wednesday #25
I don't know about that. I have never missed an election vote for any Dem and the Autumn Wednesday #23
Do what you want I guess? Happy Hoosier Wednesday #5
Post removed Post removed Wednesday #11
I believe that the JustAnotherGen Wednesday #6
What specific and practical solutions are you proposing? Torchlight Wednesday #3
Every single Democratic Candidate Running as a Senator JustAnotherGen Wednesday #15
Post removed Post removed Wednesday #18
I don't think creating additional divisions will be useful Torchlight Wednesday #19
I'm sorry. ananda Wednesday #7
The biggest myth is that American Women are only paid JustAnotherGen Wednesday #10
So true. ananda Wednesday #26
As an older white woman, I say there are plenty of shit sandwiches to go around Walleye Wednesday #29
This sounds serious leftstreet Wednesday #12
As my Momma would say.. GETTINGTIRED Wednesday #13
IF they let you vote JustAnotherGen Wednesday #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 Wednesday #20
I think every group feels like this and it's because pinkstarburst Wednesday #22
Facts Aepps22 Wednesday #24
ita. K&R, and thank you for your post.. brer cat Wednesday #27
Regardless of what Boo1 Wednesday #28
3 posts hidden in one day... I wonder if you are who you say you are. demmiblue Wednesday #30
It could be that some people don't like sitting with uncomfortable information EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #34
I, for one, want to hear your black voice. BW voters and leaders need to be heard and respected. Ilikepurple Wednesday #31
You are still welcome here, Sunnyskies, I believe our struggle is for basic rights for all. surfered Wednesday #32
Was the campaign of Kamala Harris worthless? Easterncedar Wednesday #33
I'm going to lock this before you get yourself banned EarlG Wednesday #36
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