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In reply to the discussion: Why does a discussion of racism (as it relates to black Americans) always dissolve . . . [View all]noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)12. are you offended by trayvon martin's use of the term "cracker" to describe zimmerman?
that creepy ass cracker? i think the article in question was a response to that incident, and the whining by people who would have also shot trayvon about black people "injecting race into the discussion."
question: has any person of color called YOU a cracker?
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Why does a discussion of racism (as it relates to black Americans) always dissolve . . . [View all]
JustAnotherGen
Aug 2013
OP
It's racist, and not even subtle. Basic RW talking point. If somebody does this on DU, it's
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#1
TYVM - my parents raised me to be sensible AND give a hoot about other people.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#7
They had the GOOD GRACE to rescue us savages from savage Africa and we have the nerve to
bravenak
Aug 2013
#13
are you offended by trayvon martin's use of the term "cracker" to describe zimmerman?
noiretextatique
Aug 2013
#12
has any black person or latino or asian or indian...ever...called you a cracker?
noiretextatique
Aug 2013
#32