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FakeNoose

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5. I agree, because Jim Crow happened in a different era

Reply to ananda (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 10:38 AM

Jun 5

The "Old South" could get away with it in the 1800's and perhaps the early 1900's. But there's no Old South left and the minorities in this country know exactly what's being done to them. They aren't ignorant or powerless like they were 150 years ago.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison: 'We are a whisper away from Jim Crow' [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 5 OP

Yep............... Lovie777 Jun 5 #1

No, it's worse than that. ananda Jun 5 #2

I agree, because Jim Crow happened in a different era FakeNoose Jun 5 #5

They use "DEI" as an excuse to block minorities out of many jobs IronLionZion Jun 5 #3

Clarence Thomas should be so proud. dchill Jun 5 #4

I think we made some progress and lost ground Marthe48 Jun 5 #6

Me too!!! h2ebits Jun 5 #7