Democratic Primaries

demmiblue

(36,907 posts) Wed Jul 17, 2019, 05:21 PM Jul 2019

Presidential candidate @MarWilliamson once had white Americans apologize to Black Americans

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Presidential candidate @MarWilliamson once had white Americans apologize to Black Americans (Original Post) demmiblue Jul 2019 OP

She's out there. Apologies? Who knows, who cares. Legitimate reparations? Yes. brush Jul 2019 #1

Not a fan of hers, but I appreciate the broader message/info she was trying to impart. demmiblue Jul 2019 #3

Since when are coerced apologies (whether for ones own misdeeds or those of ancestors) hlthe2b Jul 2019 #2

She has a good message in general. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #4

people should be angry at trump and what he is doing JI7 Jul 2019 #7

so tired of her bs JI7 Jul 2019 #5

The party should really quit humoring these sideshows. tritsofme Jul 2019 #6

brush

(53,925 posts)

1. She's out there. Apologies? Who knows, who cares. Legitimate reparations? Yes.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Wed Jul 17, 2019, 05:53 PM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

demmiblue

(36,907 posts)

3. Not a fan of hers, but I appreciate the broader message/info she was trying to impart.

Reply to brush (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 17, 2019, 06:03 PM

Jul 2019

She is for reparations, iirc.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

hlthe2b

(102,447 posts)

2. Since when are coerced apologies (whether for ones own misdeeds or those of ancestors)

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Wed Jul 17, 2019, 05:55 PM

Jul 2019

REAL apologies? Honestly, I think I'd be offended by this-- if such an apology was REQUIRED to be issued TO me.

'Sort of reminds me of the ubiquitous demands of apologies from one young toddler/sibling to another for their childish transgressions. Does anyone really think that "sorry...." mumbled to get Mom/Dad off their back is really heartfelt? Granted it is perpetuated to teach a concept, but still.

I'm sure Ms. Williamson is well-meaning. I'm sure she's a kind and loving person. I'm sure she is quite bright and talented in her own field, but really?....

I think I'm running out of eyerolls, but