Dr. D. Elisabeth Glassco

Everybody may see it and everybody may get what’s going on. But many don’t care and many like it like that. Like they always do, these racists are playing hardball and they’re playing for keeps. Time Democrats did too.

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Apr 7, 2023 at 1:28pmWeb
Show threadGrandpa DonApr 7, 2023
@Deglassco
in truth, everybody has seen it for 400 years. 200 years ago some people felt slavery was a bridge too far; that is to their credit. But racism remained rampant. Amendments to grant citizenship still didn't invite "them" to dinner. Jim crow was tut-tutted about, but it took a massive peaceful uprising by Black people to get anything done. Folks like those Tn. assholes were furious. I was in school in Tn. & working in NC in'60s & saw it first hand. People still mostly just tut-tut.
Show threadDebbie DetmerApr 7, 2023
@Deglassco When I was in Florida and Georgia many years back I got into a discussion with a diverse group of folks and we talked about the blatant bigotry in those states. One person of color in the group said,” at least here in the south the bigotry and racism is out…in your face. I’m afraid, when I go north, because it’s under cover of politeness. Out in the open I know where I stand.” It is out in the open all over now.
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoApr 8, 2023
@Meema1616 Indeed. There’s no political cost. Actually, there’s a benefit.
Show threadOne World One PeopleApr 7, 2023
@Deglassco TWW: Conflict is not inevitable, competition is not required, though both are within the soul of every person. Like the steep slopes of a hill you must climb, they exist to strengthen your will to control the needs and desires that you feel. *To what end? I ask of those who would use skin tone to isolate from others and stand upon their shoulders for wealth and prestige. They will not achieve their goal because they walk a corrupt path. Show them a better path. OWOP