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True Dough

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5. Not sure about the white privilege angle

Reply to nadine_mn (Original post)

Tue Apr 4, 2017, 03:20 PM

Apr 2017

But just wanted to wish you well as you battle depression, Nadine. I hope you find solace in your dogs and in your husband. Life brings its ups and downs (some more extreme than others). Hang in there!

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This is white privilege right? It's not just me? [View all] nadine_mn Apr 2017 OP

so what have you done for people of Madagascar? nt msongs Apr 2017 #1

Nothing. I haven't done a damn thing with my life recently nadine_mn Apr 2017 #3

It's bootstrap bullshit. I share your skepticism about that guy being responsible Squinch Apr 2017 #2

You know, sometimes good work is just good work matt819 Apr 2017 #4

You are right - I guess I am just oversensitive nadine_mn Apr 2017 #7

Not sure about the white privilege angle True Dough Apr 2017 #5

Yes this! n/t tazkcmo Apr 2017 #6

Thank you - some days are better than others nadine_mn Apr 2017 #10

We used to call it playing "White Jesus" or "White Savior." delisen Apr 2017 #8

Thank you for asking about me - you know the pisser about nadine_mn Apr 2017 #11

Well keep writing if you can. I read what you write. delisen Apr 2017 #13

Your instincts were right, the director of the video erased everyone else.. JHan Apr 2017 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author ymetca Apr 2017 #12