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LymphocyteLover

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5. the goal is to convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man

Reply to B.See (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 07:44 AM

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President Lyndon B. Johnson on what the racists' goal is: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."

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It's called RACISM. Pure and simple. Unfounded hate. [View all] 634-5789 Monday OP

They think they won't have to hear Spanish spoken anymore. 40 million households in this country speak Spanish at home. Walleye Monday #1

I'll name their tangible benefit for them. B.See Monday #2

the goal is to convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man LymphocyteLover Monday #5

That's it. duhneece Monday #6

And he was absolutely correct. B.See Monday #9

As someone who lives in a red area with lots of Pubs in the extended family - its more culture than color Amishman Monday #3

I would argue Trump's "immigration (deportation) policy" drives up food and housing prices due to labor shortages. sop Monday #4

OK. twodogsbarking Monday #7

Kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #8

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