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In reply to the discussion: Congratulations, President Trump. You have brought back the lynching of black people. [View all]Mopar151
(10,029 posts)41. I grew up in the next town.
The County Attorney is, at best, a fool. Bullying culture is strong there. Over the last 40 years, a thriving manufacturing base has been trashed by absentee ownership and mismanagement.
There is an ugly underclass, and some creepy fundies. Along with plenty of the white powder de jure, since the '70's.
Population is down 40% in Claremont, the City has torn down about 1/2 the houses in this neighborhood.
The Chief is trying to minimize this, because he has little means to deal with it. And Mrs Mopar and I Are looking at houses in that neighborhood!
Race is the wild card here, which gave it viral status. Reality is that "the good kids" have been getting a pass on rancid behavior for a long time.
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Congratulations, President Trump. You have brought back the lynching of black people. [View all]
DetlefK
Sep 2017
OP
I can't even believe what is going on in this world today. That poor little boy.
smirkymonkey
Sep 2017
#38
The deplorables blame it all on Obama, saying he divided the nation.
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2017
#17
I agree. I also believe trump has a responsibility in the office he assumed to set a tone...
Lyricalinklines
Sep 2017
#36
I hope the 8 year old recovers, now he will be traumatized because of some idiots
blueinredohio
Sep 2017
#33
Trying to lynch someone is the kind of thing that should follow you for the rest of your life.
Solly Mack
Sep 2017
#44
there are plenty of words, most of which would net me a visit from the alpahbets.
niyad
Sep 2017
#50
You get to a point where there are no more words and all you can do is scream in rage.
Afromania
Sep 2017
#53