@notroot You have no idea how much I need you today. I'm not racist at all (my wife is white) but I am so disappointed and outraged today. I feel like a man with no country.
I really feel like I got punked. I did everything that white America said I should do to be "American". I'm educated, hard-working, etc. And the goal post got moved. The rules have changed. It was made clear that whatever I do, I'm still not white. Which means I will NEVER be good enough for America.
@notroot I'm at a crossroads. What am I to do. My anger right now cannot be quelled. I feel as though this country has turned its back on me.
All the sacrifices of my ancestors, the marches, the lynchings, slavery, lack of unequal justice under the law, the list goes on and on.
I feel like I have been duped. White America told me with their vote that they want a white Christian nation. America has told me that this is not a country for black people.
I am an absolute wreck today. I feel duped. I honestly bought into the promise of the "American Dream".
I tried to do what I could to help (even in the simple act of voting) to save Democracy. I was convinced that this country was equitable and fair and that ultimately our collective common good would win. What a fool I feel like today.
Me, a black man, knowing and studying the history of this country was still fooled into believing this is a land for me. I fucked around and found out.
This is the view from my back yard. 8:20pm PST. California burns every year. You can't tell me that humans have not caused a climate catastrophe. It was 110° F in Southern California today. We need to get the fucking republicans as far away from government as we can so that we can sensibly combat climate disaster. 🤬 #climate#fire#california#weather
I'm a very happy atheist and I abhor religion. However, I'm not trying to convert people of faith. Live and let live as long as your faith doesn't co-opt the US government. Having said that, I think it is reprehensible that France has banned the hijab from the Olympics. Maybe they should ban the Christian cross and the Star of David as well for the sake of the Olympic spirit.
@hasani See, this is why the American electorate makes NO sense to me. A PAC that supported Nikki Haley now supports VP Harris. What is it about Nikki Haley's political ideology that makes it such a smooth transition to VP Harris? It's like people who told me they voted for Obama but then voted for trump. The non sequitur, it makes my head hurt
@SharonCrockett I know, but my initial question is what do Nikki Haley and Kamala Harris have in common politically that makes this a smooth transition from a conservative to a liberal.
@TruthSandwich Well, if you ever need to change servers again, you should try stranger.social. The admin is a REALLY cool guy and truly helpful. (and I can tell he is a fellow Liberal, which is cool). I donate to him every month to help a little with his expenses.
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