• solrize@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    You might have been around when Obama ran for president. Yes it was an issue, including after he was elected. Long form birth certificate anyone?

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        5 months ago

        I distinctly remember people holding signs of Obama’s face pasted on the body of a chimpanzee. Another honorary mention from the campaign was the slogan “keep the white house white”.

        The racism was so fucking blatant and Republicans expect us to pretend it never happened.

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      5 months ago

      I’m not saying Americans are t capable. Particularly mags people… (They are sub special needs on just basic human intelligence and awareness to scams…)

      But that was 16+ years ago…