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162. Huh?

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 10:50 PM

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"I’ve never experienced such discrimination and minority group hate in my lifetime, and which is supported by the Democratic Party."

What minority??? What discrimination??? If this isn't a Republican talking point, I probably haven't ever seen one. At least you didn't say "Democrat Party," so thanks.

Systemic racism is a thing.

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