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BaronChocula

(3,521 posts)
86. I go back to my theory
Mon Oct 13, 2025, 02:37 PM
9 hrs ago

White conservative men in America get the white man's pass. It's a historic American tradition. Many immigrants to America align themselves with white conservative culture because they know that historically, that has been from where most power has been wielded in America and it's a safer realm with which to be associated. It's also a dangerous cabal to cross. Like we discussed earlier, there's little risk in going after VP Harris as a Palestinian.

Met an old friend for coffee yesterday who got married to a woman from China. She once told him regarding religion "I'm from China - Our religion is money." He is by no means a republican or conservative, but he said she was initially won over by trump. That didn't last. He did also say "thank goodness she doesn't really vote." It also made me think of trump's stronger than expected support among Latinos, many of whom are now acting shocked at his inhumane policies. This was a guy with a history of separating Latino children from their parents and putting them in cages yet he received a good chunk of Latino support over the clearly more humane candidate. I chalk it all up to the white man's pass.

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Good for her indeed. Fucking shortsighted morons. W_HAMILTON Sunday #1
The increase of suffering in Gaza was wholly predictable. RandomNumbers Sunday #15
I'm sure far-right wing $ went to these morons wolfie001 Sunday #31
Definitely something nefarious. yardwork Sunday #50
The fact that they are protesting her right now JI7 Sunday #58
Yep. And it was entirely predictable that it would be worse with him Dark n Stormy Knight Sunday #62
Bad news. markodochartaigh Sunday #2
Post title gave me the giggles picturing Kamala getting pnwest Sunday #3
I was hoping she smacked someone with her book. Never happen but one can daydream. Polly Hennessey 12 hrs ago #77
Excellent Question... I'm "Cheering" here at Cha Sunday #4
I know several people in the protest section of politics. Tetrachloride Sunday #5
So what in the name of God *would* "win the argument in the minds of the protestors" ? Hekate Sunday #7
The various administrations over the years have given approval to Israeli rights and denial of Palestinian rights. Tetrachloride Sunday #11
Ooo, and that acknowledgement will definitely happen with DONALD EFFING TRUMP as President? Hekate Sunday #13
The protestors were not talking to Trump. They were talking to the former Vice President Harris. Tetrachloride Sunday #14
The not voting for Trump's opponent in 2024 general election RandomNumbers Sunday #17
as I said above, they were and are angry and desparate Tetrachloride Sunday #19
sorry, no excuse RandomNumbers Sunday #21
But, Random, Kamala has to be held accountable and taught a lesson, didn't you hear? Montauk6 Sunday #25
Exactly!!! Gee, I learned that from my parents long ago. Now what did they call it? paleotn Sunday #40
Among the people that I have talked to, none have changed their mind -- one way or another -- in the US and Middle East. Tetrachloride Sunday #41
The people you talked to then have to be among the stupidest people on the planet. Wiz Imp Sunday #61
Anti Harris Trump Supporters anti-repub 17 hrs ago #72
There is no excuse for STUPIDITY. You are right. As far as I am concern those protesters have as much lostincalifornia Sunday #46
What you said Hekate 22 hrs ago #65
And stupid. Incredibly, galactically stupid. paleotn Sunday #37
Sorry. Their behavior is not angry and desperate... Wiz Imp Sunday #60
And self-destructive. lostincalifornia 20 hrs ago #71
Whip up emotions: no thinking, feelings not strategy, ripe for manipulation. betsuni 22 hrs ago #67
lol their anger and desperation fujiyamasan Sunday #26
This message was self-deleted by its author Tetrachloride Sunday #43
This message was self-deleted by its author fujiyamasan Sunday #27
Absolute fucking horse shit. paleotn Sunday #35
Message auto-removed Name removed 15 hrs ago #74
They directly helped Trump win obamanut2012 Sunday #38
Why the fuck weren't they talking to Trump?! fujiyamasan Sunday #56
They go after her because they agree with trump that BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #64
Race and gender could play into it fujiyamasan 22 hrs ago #66
Cowardice is key BaronChocula 22 hrs ago #68
I have wondered this about these ratfuckers for over 25 years fujiyamasan 21 hrs ago #70
It's made me wonder if it's worth asking BaronChocula 10 hrs ago #84
What amazes me is the muted reaction toward Trump fujiyamasan 9 hrs ago #85
I go back to my theory BaronChocula 9 hrs ago #86
They are privileged white people SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #88
Bibi is to be condemned! But let's Not Forget Jews lived there Mileniums ago, and some stayed all this this time...... electric_blue68 Sunday #52
Nothing SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #23
Like magats, only with a different windmills to tilt. paleotn Sunday #42
That is certainly the impression I get Hekate 23 hrs ago #63
Fuck these people. Kamala Harris had a history of being less favorable to Israel JI7 Sunday #16
Now we have some progress. A little acknowledgment of more than 1 side. Tetrachloride Sunday #18
There was always acknowledgment of both sides JI7 Sunday #20
What argument ? That trump and kacekwl Sunday #24
My answer to her would have been, "Nope. I voted for you!" Iggo Sunday #34
+1 leftstreet Sunday #39
The fact they are protesting Harris now shows me they are performative JI7 Sunday #55
What is the point of them protesting her now? For what purpose? MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #47
N/S JustAnotherGen Sunday #59
Is this what you and they have in mind? "Hamas asserts control in Gaza & targets alleged collaborators"... Hekate 22 hrs ago #69
Yeah, those non-voters "voted" for trump. Biophilic Sunday #6
I don't forgive them either Hekate Sunday #8
Don't ask what your party can do to stop Gaugamela Sunday #9
"You want to talk about legacy? Let's talk about the legacy of mass deportations, of not voting, and Donald Trump." LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #10
You go, girl Hekate Sunday #12
The MAGAZANS were never anything but Tramp trolls. 617Blue Sunday #22
"Are you the same person who was telling people not to vote?!" LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #28
How does this help the people of Gaza Keepthesoulalive Sunday #29
Even a sitting VP SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #32
Tabitha Keepthesoulalive Sunday #57
Funny, they never seem to protest Donnie or the Republicans. Weird. Wonder why that is. paleotn Sunday #44
Kamala slams protester DrLevy1313 Sunday #30
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote 6 hrs ago #87
She should have asked if they were happy with the alternative. ChicagoTeamster Sunday #33
I simply can't believe she isn't President of the United States. It seems like a nightmare. My country committed... NNadir Sunday #36
An excellent way of putting it. paleotn Sunday #45
Yes, and after we've seen and experienced the consequences of this "leave it blank" bullshit... QueerDuck Sunday #49
Well, I sure got a thrill out of voting for her! calimary Sunday #53
Paid Protesters? thought crime Sunday #48
I absolutely think they are MAGAS. johnnyfins Sunday #51
Kamala enid602 Sunday #54
In the script they have, her name is Killer and she's the Israeli PM and the U.S. president; used to be VP betsuni 16 hrs ago #73
I think the Democrats were wrong backing Israel dugog55 12 hrs ago #75
I have never agreed 100% with any candidate SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #78
Code Pink - Madea Benjamin JustAnotherGen 12 hrs ago #76
Yep... PunkinPi 11 hrs ago #79
She started out JustAnotherGen 11 hrs ago #80
Agree. Also, they used to speak out on human rights violations in China, but since PunkinPi 11 hrs ago #81
I hate two faced people JustAnotherGen 11 hrs ago #82
Book Tour gfarber 11 hrs ago #83
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