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Junteenth vs. Reparations <<MODERATOR"S WARNING>>

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  1. Moriah

    Moriah Well-Known Member

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    <<MODERATOR'S WARNING - Rules 2, 3, and 5>>

    A moderator's warning was issued for this thread for excessive insults, flamebaiting, and back and forth bickering. Any further incidences of violations for Rules 2, 3, and 5 in this thread will result in an immediate thread ban and warning points will be issued as if all customary warnings have already been given. - Lee S



    President Biden just signed a bill making June 19th a federal holiday in honor of the slaves being freed. It's called Junteenth. I hear it passed the House and Senate easily.
    I'm wondering if our political leaders are wanting this federal holiday to take the place of reparations? It would be a lot cheaper than paying reparations wouldn't it?
     
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    Every time I see the terms racism, persons of color, or reparations I turn off and go to the music section. Every time.
     
    lemmiwinx, Jun 19, 2021
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    OK. Bye. Happy Junteenth.:)
     
    Moriah, Jun 19, 2021
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    lemmiwinx Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Thanks. I hope you're able to turn victimization into a lifelong career.
     
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    I have never felt like a victim. I do embrace truth when I see it though.
     
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    I am sorry, friends. I gave the incorrect spelling in my previous posts. The correct spelling is: Juneteenth. I left out the e.
     
    Moriah, Jun 19, 2021
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    Juneteenth is a celebration of defeat over democrats by republicans.
     
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    Are we going to have fireworks while an orchestra plays The Night The Drove Old Dixie Down? I mean to have a quiet holiday of reflection just weeks after the quiet holiday of reflection that memorial day is supposed to be is kind of a bummer.
     
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    I was thinking about a nice cookout ( bbq chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, etc.) with music by the O'Jays, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Isaac Hayes blaring in the background.
    But, your idea sounds good too. :)
     
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    Please elaborate.
     
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    Too hot here for any cooking out. Think it is supposed to be around 95° tomorrow.
     
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    It was 109 here yesterday. But, it cools off enough in the evenings to have outside activities.
     
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    Happy Holiday! I wish you the best luck!

    Descendants of Russian and East European serfs got Reparations in 1918-1920 and late 1940s respectively. I am proud of my great-grandparents.
     
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    Thank you, CCitizen.
     
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    Best luck to African Americans!

    Three generations -- my great-grandparents, my grandparents, and my parents lived in apartments (one room per family) which were owned by nobles before 1918. By my time we lived in an apartment built in 1965.
     
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    What country were your ancestors born in?
     
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    We're all Americans. If someone has unlawfully taken something from someone else they should seek redress.
     
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    My ancestors and me were born in USSR. I came to USA in 1983 at age 13.
     
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    You are trying too hard to be offensive. Many offensive musicians were geniuses, but you are just acting like a fool.
     
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    Good Lord I can't imagine it having enough time to cool off from 109° before it all started over again
     
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    Of course. Seek redress. Thank you, Zorro.
     
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