There's a sobering truth to Trump's racist tweets that we don't like to admit

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  1. doombug

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    https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cn...us/trump-tweets-two-americas-blake/index.html

    After reading the headline of this article I had to chuckle. Oh look another fake news story by CNN. After reading the article I did find some good points in it though.

    Being a fair minded person, I do look for good points even in fake news stories.

    While Trump's tweet is not racist, the article says there are two Americas. I have to agree with that point.

    One America mentioned by the article reacts to what they see as racism while the other America is silent.

    I would say I am in the silent America. It isn't because I do not oppose racism, it is because I oppose falsely accusing people of racism.

    Which America are you a part of and why?
     
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    The fact that this is now being called racist is because the 'squad' is hiding behind their race to silence any criticism of their rhetoric or politics. AOC did the same thing to Pelosi so it should be obvious this isn't about race but about the race card. Funny the media never mentions the treatment Pelosi got.

    Do those now accusing Trump of racism also emphatically believe Pelosi is a racist?
     
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    Rationalizing racism and bigotry does not change the fact that it’s racism and bigotry.
     
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    I dont react because I've heard "racism" for three years now, and at this point, I just don't care.

    Assuming 90% of claims of racism are probably just overly emotional crybabies... I really dont care.

    Go to work, make your money, invest in your future, buy nice things, enjoy your life.
     
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    About as well put as it can be.
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    AOC is clearly a caucasian.
     
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    What prompted Trump's comments? I've heard and read several theories of why he did it and what he hoped to accomplish, but I haven't been able to find the motive or reason for him tweeting. Anyone?
     
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    I agree that trumps tweet is not racist

    But we are a deeply divided nation that is tearing itself apart over a number of issues
     
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    Real opposition is good.
    A one party state is not good for ordinary human beings.
     
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    Who says it has to be a plan?

    Sometimes trump just tweets things he shouldnt
     
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    If we have a future one-party rule it will be leftwing
     
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    Anti-American politicians need to face vigorous opposition.
     
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    This time his tweets were very appropriate and timely.
     
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    I agree with Ben Shapiro

    The dems were embroiled in a inter party fued and trumps tweet took the pressure off pelosi

    He should have remained quiet and let the rip up each other
     
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    Don't you want the President to be more mature and thoughtful?
     
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    I understand that sentiment - but was there a specific event that prompted the tweets?
     
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    America has trended toward one party rule since the Wilson administration and the progressive Republican movement found common ground.

    One party rule is often associated with fascism - which does not contradict your conclusion.
     
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    I'm not suggesting there was a plan - I am sincerely asking if there was a specific event that inspired the tweets.
     
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    The squad called Pelosi a racist.
     
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    Trump is not a blow-dried, scripted, focus group tested cardboard cutout

    Most professional politicians never say what they really think

    Trump does and sometimes it works against him
     
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    Why ask me?
     
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    And calling things that are not racist or biggoted racist and biggoted does not make them so.
     
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    Many here confuse being anti-Trump as being anti-American - it's what happens when a person gets wrapped up with a Cult of Personality. Sad.
     
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    Trump's tweets attacking the squad were mature and thoughtful.
    If an immature thoughtless Trump is able to launch such an effective political attack his opposition hasn't got a prayer of defeating him.
     
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    The squad is anti-American because they are anti-American not because they are anti-Trump.
     
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