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Mississippi Goddam Song by Nina Simone ‧ 1964 (Original Post)
irisblue
15 hrs ago
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Folks should pay particular attention to the lyrics "Go slow/too slow!"
Fiendish Thingy
15 hrs ago
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BaronChocula
(4,362 posts)1. "This is a show tune
for which the show hasn't been written yet."
Inimitable.
Fiendish Thingy
(22,730 posts)2. Folks should pay particular attention to the lyrics "Go slow/too slow!"
Remember them The next time a performative centrist insists we must use pragmatic incrementalism to restore rights and repair the damage of the Trump era.
We must elect a house/senate and president in 2028 who will govern fearlessly, unhesitatingly, and move quickly to expand the court and kill the filibuster to do so.
Keepthesoulalive
(2,218 posts)3. Are you prepared to give up everything
She was black listed and was an ex pat for many years. Her Young Gifted and Black is an anthem.
Fiendish Thingy
(22,730 posts)4. Huh?
Im just talking about how those who advise to Go slow are on the wrong side of history.