Posts by CJKent_band
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The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World...
The title of the book says it all.
2 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(Studme53)
Politics
“I'm not saying that white people are better. I'm saying that being white is cle
Title couldn’t say it all.
“I'm not saying that white people are better.
I'm saying that being white is clearly better.
Who could even argue?”
“Now, if you're white and you don't admit that it's great, you're an asshole.”
~ Louis Székely
~ White Privileged…
10 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(skibum609)
Politics
“Opinion: White people must face their white privilege”
Title couldn’t say it all.
“white privilege is a “reward” that you get simply for being white.”
“It is a product of white supremacy, which was facilitated by centuries of domination attained through occupation and economic exploitation of black, brown, and indigenous…
46 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(DesertScum)
Politics
“With acquittal a foregone conclusion, the real drama is what Trump does next”
“A second impeachment acquittal by the Senate is a ”victory” for Trump — and proves he retains considerable sway over his party”
“Trump will keep pulling strings from within the Republican Party and take on a "king maker" role”
“We will be…
3 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(viking2012)
Politics
Trump's Senate impeachment conviction is unlikely. Voters will have to stop him
For years, the whole world have watched Trump commit crimes and avoid accountability.
While there is some indication that he may ultimately face justice in a criminal or civil courtroom, he has thus far avoided serious political punishment.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/ncna1256412
2 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(CJKent_band)
Politics
The United States was, and still is, a settler-colonial society, the most brutal
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“The United States was, and still is, a settler-colonial society, the most brutal form of imperialism.”
“Americans” got a richer, free life by virtue of decimating the indigenous population and massive slavery of another segment of the…
13 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(DesertScab)
Politics
“life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for
Title couldn’t say it all.
“life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.”
~ James Truslow Adams
~ Born October 18, 1878 Brooklyn, New…
2 commentslast: 4 yrs ago(CJKent_band)
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Reddit took over the stock market and made GameStop, AMC, and other stock prices
Title couldn’t say it all.
Reddit took over the stock market and made GameStop, AMC, and other stock prices rise, in an effort to take on millionaire Wall Street Hedge Fund execs.
Now Robinhood has limited trading of these stocks. Here's how…
3 commentslast: 5 yrs ago(MackTruck)
Politics
“Trump won’t be convicted — but his trial remains essential.”
Title couldn’t say it all.
“To not take Trump’s impeachment seriously would be to wave off the most consequential crime against American democracy since the Civil War.”
“The only thing worse than staging a Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump — giving…
17 commentslast: 5 yrs ago(MackTruck)
Politics
Biden's Climate Change Executive Orders to Restore 'Scientific Integrity' to Pol
Title couldn’t say it all.
“Biden's Climate Change Executive Orders to Restore 'Scientific Integrity' to Policymaking”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.voanews.com/usa/bidens-climate-change-executive-orders-restore-scientific-integrity-policymaking%3famp
Greta Thunberg showed support for Biden, urging voters concerned about the environment to make their voices heard in the U.S. presidential election.
“From a climate perspective it’s…
6 commentslast: 5 yrs ago(viking2012)
Front Room
Judge Orders Destruction Of Alleged Sex Tapes Of Robert Kraft
“Misdemeanor solicitation charges against Kraft and other men were dropped last year after the Florida 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that the videos were not admissible as evidence.”
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/26/960742910/judge-orders-sex-tapes-allegedly-of-patriots-owner-robert-kraft-destroyed
1 commentslast: 5 yrs ago(viking2012)
Politics
Greta Thunberg takes down Ted Cruz for being a total idiot about climate change
Title couldn’t say it all.
Mere hours after pulverising former president Donald Trump with a farewell tweet, the teen climate activist delivered a superb smack to Republican Senator Ted Cruz
https://tuscl.net/photo.php?id=6973
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mashable.com/article/greta-thunberg-takes-down-ted-cruz-climate-change.amp
~ Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg
~ Born: 3rd January 2003 Stockholm, Sweden
~…
39 commentslast: 5 yrs ago(Tetradon)
