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52. Isn't that what the founding fathers preached? "When in the course of human events...
Fri Nov 8, 2024, 07:32 PM
Nov 8

...it becomes necessary for one people to...

And so on and so forth. That's what we've been taught since grade school. Apparently many didn't get the memo. Mostly the 72% of white voter who vote for trump.

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar's comment [View all] trickyrick3 Nov 8 OP
He is wrong. We cannot assume our fellow Americans want a compassionate, fair America. Irish_Dem Nov 8 #1
We now live in an America where over half think they deserve rights that the other half should not have. Lonestarblue Nov 8 #6
We live in a country where it is a crime to save a woman's life. Irish_Dem Nov 8 #16
The leopards are going to get fat eating their faces... StarryNite Nov 8 #9
The pancake makeup is carcinogenic. rubbersole Nov 8 #19
I think it's pretty clear that is the last thing they want. ECL213 Nov 8 #28
Kareem isn't always right misanthrope Nov 9 #56
Isn't that what the founding fathers preached? "When in the course of human events... brush Nov 8 #52
Correct. This is not new. Bluetus Nov 9 #62
Good post. Welcome to DU. Irish_Dem Nov 9 #63
Very well put. underpants Nov 8 #2
Recommended. H2O Man Nov 8 #3
Kareem makes a lot of sense. jalan48 Nov 8 #4
He's a better person than I am. yardwork Nov 8 #5
One more member of The Resistance. Jeebo Nov 8 #7
I remember that very well (about Mikey calling it "resistance radio") choie Nov 8 #38
"The next four years will be a shit show" Ray Bruns Nov 8 #8
"... dance around a pagan fire like the deranged children in Lord of the Flies." William Seger Nov 8 #10
I will try to show them grace, La Coliniere Nov 8 #11
I'll be tolerant of them.....that's it. Grace??? They're not worthy of grace. a kennedy Nov 8 #34
Tolerant my ass. I'm staying as far away from them as I can. calimary Nov 9 #60
KnR Hekate Nov 8 #12
that is good, barbtries Nov 8 #13
He has more faith in our decency than I do 0rganism Nov 8 #14
Well said, but I don't really think we *are* better than this relayerbob Nov 8 #15
"We assume that,...they...want a compassionate America that embraces all of its people and protects their rights." LudwigPastorius Nov 8 #17
Sorry, Kareem, I cannot do it. lastlib Nov 8 #18
It's not pagan. love_katz Nov 8 #20
Ahmen! Felicita Nov 8 #22
Yes! THIS.☝️ Duppers Nov 8 #40
I have no more Grace to give. SaveOurDemocracy Nov 8 #21
They own the media DownriverDem Nov 8 #23
My heart is much darker than this, but I see how his message puts a nice face on it. ffr Nov 8 #24
Kareem was restrained by his standing in oasis Nov 8 #33
There will be nothing left bucolic_frolic Nov 8 #25
Thanks. But I will form... littlemissmartypants Nov 8 #26
Thanks. But I will form... littlemissmartypants Nov 8 #27
Having grace toward those who have none is not an easy task. madaboutharry Nov 8 #29
love it Skittles Nov 8 #30
Truth, but I want accountabilty for what Orange Julius has been charged with in 4 legal venues. Evolve Dammit Nov 8 #31
Kareem stated the situation we're in with class oasis Nov 8 #32
This guy is so wise and such an excellent writer. Pinback Nov 8 #35
Naive is an understatement. choie Nov 8 #37
What did you think of the other five paragraphs in the piece? (nt) Pinback Nov 8 #44
It was very well written. But, I''m not in the frame of mind choie Nov 8 #45
Understood. We all have a lot of rage right now, Pinback Nov 8 #50
Except we're not better than this election choie Nov 8 #36
Fooled me too malaise Nov 8 #39
There is a woman who lives across the street from me... stillcool Nov 8 #41
You're Better Than I Am SoCalDavidS Nov 8 #49
I don't know what's in her heart... stillcool Nov 8 #53
It is possible to remain civil while being curt misanthrope Nov 9 #57
Ignoring Someone Is Not Starting Something Acrimonious SoCalDavidS Nov 9 #58
Fuck some grace, Kareem. That ran out in 2000. TheKentuckian Nov 8 #42
Can you offer forgiveness choie Nov 8 #46
Me either. TheKentuckian Nov 8 #47
Amen Coexist Nov 8 #43
Brilliant ThePartyThatListens Nov 8 #48
Thank you Kareem, I agree with your assessment, with the exception of ASSUMING they are "misguided". I cannot go that JohnSJ Nov 8 #51
I respect his ideas, but he is giving the assholes and delusional morons Hassler Nov 9 #54
"They made a mistake, like a child sticking its finger in an electrical socket." Montauk6 Nov 9 #55
He keeps on saying the "next four years" Jarqui Nov 9 #59
The consequences of another Trump presidency will have a much greater influence on those who voted for him... Martin Eden Nov 9 #61
Lady Liberty may soon utter "forgive them; for they know not what they do" andym Nov 9 #64
Good man hootman Nov 9 #65
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