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Peggy's avatar

The great American racist diaspora.

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William's avatar

Racism was never reserved for the South nor did it originate there.

However, it makes some folks feel better about themselves to blame and accuse "the South" for the inner demons that plague the US

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WILLIAM CASH's avatar

Yes, there is plenty of racism in the north, no doubt about it. I live in Connecticut and there is racism here but we aren't electing racists as our leaders. We aren't passing laws that enforce racism. That' the difference.

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Rex Page (Left Coast)'s avatar

Nobody said the North is free of systemic racism, but the South is worse, far worse. In the North, тАЬonlyтАЭ 60% of white people favor systemic racism. In the South, itтАЩs 70% to 80%.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

Can you provide links to verify this ? It's not that I doubt you, I just prefer verification at times.

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Rex Page (Left Coast)'s avatar

Exit polls. Easily found by anyone with internet access.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

The South is low - hanging fruit, yes, but they're painting targets on themselves. Despite not having much of a Southern accent, some guy called me Goober or Gomer on a previous job.

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