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HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts) Sat Mar 5, 2016, 10:52 PM Mar 2016

I'm tired of race being used as a wedge issue in politics. [View all]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Number23 (a host of the African American group).

Yes, racial issues are extremely important and need to be addressed, but there are people out there determined to drive a wedge between other groups of people simply for political gain. It's despicable, selfish, and in the end is counterproductive.

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I'm tired of race being used as a wedge issue in politics. [View all] HerbChestnut Mar 2016 OP

Is there a reason you came HERE to say THAT? bravenak Mar 2016 #1

I came here to say it because... HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #2

Or because it is the AA forum bravenak Mar 2016 #3

Right, and it's a topic that might be relevant here. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #5

You do not think you might be out of pocket doing this? bravenak Mar 2016 #8

Not at all HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #9

Why do we have to be subject to this rant? bravenak Mar 2016 #11

Look HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #12

I think seeing it as a wedge issue is where you failed initially bravenak Mar 2016 #18

I'm not saying that it is. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #31

You think you are more bothered than we are at the dismissal of us? bravenak Mar 2016 #33

Bravenak, I think we're on the same page here. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #35

Then remember manners bravenak Mar 2016 #37

Again, I'm not calling race a wedge issue. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #39

Yes. But you are preaching to the choir bravenak Mar 2016 #42

I know you guys know this, I just needed to vent to some like-minded people. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #45

You can pm me about it bravenak Mar 2016 #47

Is there a reason you decided to bring this noise in here? Number23 Mar 2016 #4

See above. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #6

So you've come into the AA forum because you think there are some here that will agree Number23 Mar 2016 #22

You never know until you post. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #26

And not only have I never seen you in this forum before, but I've just noticed your favorite group Number23 Mar 2016 #23

I've made one other OP in this group. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #25

Why do you feel that it was warranted? Number23 Mar 2016 #27

Ditto elleng Mar 2016 #7

That's why they call it politics Lguard78 Mar 2016 #10

I've no doubt she's done good work for the AA community. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #15

well.... FrenchieCat Mar 2016 #34

Look, I didn't come here to talk about candidate's positions on the issues HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #36

So another 1 post poster brought it up.... FrenchieCat Mar 2016 #41

I was balanced. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #44

So you balanced out Hillary for us....to make sure that politics is looked as a "whole"? FrenchieCat Mar 2016 #46

I didn't perceive it as an attack, but it certainly lacked the other side of the coin. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #48

Then what wedge is there? Quayblue Mar 2016 #49

This isn't Craigslist rants and raves. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #13

This is an internet forum. Not a living room. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #16

This is a protected group, not a free for all. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #19

It's a relevant topic. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #24

I highly doubt it, but have never bothered to try. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #28

Again, there could be people who feel the same way HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #29

Yep..... FrenchieCat Mar 2016 #14

Agreed on all counts. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #20

Not only racial issues.... FrenchieCat Mar 2016 #38

I'm sick of it on both sides UMTerp01 Mar 2016 #17

Yes, thank you. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #21

Guess what group of people is even *more* tired of it Recursion Mar 2016 #30

No, I definitely get it. That's why I posted this thread. HerbChestnut Mar 2016 #32

it's reality for us whether it frustrates you or not Quayblue Mar 2016 #40

Yes!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #43

girl.... Quayblue Mar 2016 #51

It's only a game if they dont live that life. bravenak Mar 2016 #52

My....my. Your privelege is showing. Ugh.... Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #50

Which people are trying to drive a wedge? kwassa Mar 2016 #53

I've seen more than enough. Locking this. Number23 Mar 2016 #54