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From VOX reporter Jenee Desmond-Harris we have a story about some findings of the Department of Justice germane to Ferguson. It is aptly titled "Heres the racist Obama joke the DOJ uncovered in its Ferguson investigation". The web link actually is more succinct but not totally telltale, while still being apropos - stating - "ferguson-investigation-obama-joke". It is a snide snip found in official emails as noted by VOX's Jenee - that;
It seems the investigation also uncovered additional disturbing material that suggests a culture of racial bias among those who hold power in the city: according to the Associated Press, the report includes a 2008 message which appears to be an attempt at humor from a municipal email account that says President Obama wouldn't be in office long, because
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The offending party's name, who should be fired for how bad he/she got it incorrect, is no where near as important as the fact that the PROTESTERS were Right; and the Ferguson officials/police are SO Wrong. We just witnessed a homeless man being shot to death - this week - in Los Angeles. Racism in America is NO Joke! - We still have serious issues of arrested human development - in what they continue to call the great United States of America.
For, we are NOT - truly - United!
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[center][font size=4]As for what Black Man holds a steady job for 8 years -
This Man -
President of the United States Barack Obama![/font][/center]
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monmouth4
(9,709 posts)Especially when the kumquats get caught - red handed - with such a damning connotation!
surrealAmerican
(11,363 posts)They're adorable citrus fruits - not to be confused with racists.
laserhaas
(7,805 posts)My apologies!
Rex
(65,616 posts)what are they feeling when they pull a gun on Joe Blow, a working class POC walking down the street? Scary insight into the mindset of racist authortarians. No wonder they blow away POC without a second thought. Downright frightening.
there are some people in this country that scare the crap out of me.
laserhaas
(7,805 posts)laserhaas
(7,805 posts)more venerate "targets".
As stated - It's NO Joke! - We are a country divided.
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)laserhaas
(7,805 posts)We stick it up the arse of the American Citizenry with impunity and Glee!