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heaven05

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21. this has been going on

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 09:33 AM

Sep 2018

for very long time and just now, prominent people are speaking up and the case is being investigated only after her fear has been revealed to the public???? Pretty obvious that someone was trying to avoid a black eye from a deserved hit.

But let's look at the demographics of the state and how fear of losing votes to a challenger in speaking up loudly and clearly against racism can colour one's remarks or rebukes of a racist situation such as this. 2 years and just now speaking up when I goddamn well know everyone knew this was going on. 2fucking years!!!!! Well what can be expected from such an area of northeastern paradise for a particular racial group? I lived in Boston for 5 years, went north a few times...this is a true reflection of Vermont, New Hampshire and especially Maine. They do not make a POC feel welcome, even when just visiting.

https://suburbanstats.org/population/how-many-people-live-in-vermont

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Vermont's Only Black Female Lawmaker Withdraws Re-Election Bid After Racist Attacks [View all] JHan Sep 2018 OP

Did anyone come to her defense or urge her to reconsider? RandySF Sep 2018 #1

Statements have been made by officials denouncing the racism.. JHan Sep 2018 #4

I can think of someone who loves to reach out to those anxious types. bettyellen Sep 2018 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #17

Unfortunate... WestIndianArchie Sep 2018 #2

trump is a wrecking ball. elleng Sep 2018 #3

Yep, One of the antagonists in all this is a Trump supporter JHan Sep 2018 #6

From the Vermont Digger sheshe2 Sep 2018 #7

Sanders made a statement on facebook yesterday: JHan Sep 2018 #8

Good to know that Bernie spoke up and disappointed in Leahy. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #9

What I cannot reconcile is this.. JHan Sep 2018 #10

Isn't there a black man running for office in NH who faced yrs of racist remarks in his state job? bobbieinok Sep 2018 #11

Yes..... JHan Sep 2018 #16

"This is...not what Vermont is about..." brer cat Sep 2018 #14

Righteous post.++++++++++++++++++ And yeah.. JHan Sep 2018 #15

this nt heaven05 Sep 2018 #22

this has been going on heaven05 Sep 2018 #21

Thank you for bringing to our attention JustAnotherGen Sep 2018 #12

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ JHan Sep 2018 #13

Right, so anyone who EVER said ANYTHING remotely like identity politics are not important Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #18

this!!!!! heaven05 Sep 2018 #20

I am glad heaven05 Sep 2018 #19