Category Archives: Racism

 Letter from Birmingham Jail, August 1963

Posted on January 16, 2022 by whungerford

Contributed by Arthur Ahrens of Branchport, NY. In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, here is an excerpt from his Letter from Birmingham Jail, August 1963: “I MUST make two honest confessions to you, my Christian and Jewish brothers. First, … Continue reading →

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Two interesting interviews

Posted on September 2, 2020 by whungerford

She Calls Her Opponent a ‘Racist,’ He Calls Her a ‘Radical’: Catching Up With Tracy Mitrano J.D. ’95 By Amanda H. Cronin and Alec Giufurta She Calls Her Opponent a ‘Racist,’ He Calls Her a ‘Radical’: Catching Up With Tracy Mitrano J.D. ’95 … Continue reading →

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Does the GOP want Trump reelected?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by whungerford

President Trump is following through on his promise and standing up for American interests. I have no doubt that the disruptive policies of this administration will bring these countries (Mexico, Canada, and the European Union) to the table for a … Continue reading →

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Can Our Minds Be Won?

Posted on November 2, 2018 by pystew

e article was written and submitted by Lee Marcus of Arkport. What a week. Angry white man mails 14 pipe bombs to top leaders of the Democratic party plus CNN, a liberal philanthropist, and an actor. Oddly, this is the … Continue reading →

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The State of the Union

Posted on January 28, 2018 by whungerford

On Tuesday, we will hear a fairy tale. Here is the real “State of the Union.” Doomsday clock closer to midnight. Looming Constitutional crisis–President suspected of obstructing justice, said to have fits of rage. Congress dysfunctional. President attacking our free … Continue reading →

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It’s not the language that is evil

Posted on January 13, 2018 by whungerford

It’s not the language that is evil, but the ideas expressed–racial discrimination and notions of a class system based on wealth and ethnic predominance are evil. They would be no less evil if couched in the daintiest words and phrases. … Continue reading →

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2017 was a terrible year in politics

Posted on December 31, 2017 by whungerford

Sadly, 2017 hasn’t been a good year. Rash experiment with incompetent President. Appointment of unqualified cabinet officers. Presidency for profit ignoring emoluments clause. Corruption at highest levels in campaign and government. Stupid policy on climate change. Attacks on judiciary; nomination … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, 2018, Congress, Health Care, Medicare, Political, Racism, Social Security, Taxes, Terrorism, Treaties, Trump, War | 2 Comments

Peace Signs Ideas

Posted on August 19, 2017 by pystew

There are/will be many rallys schedule to react to  the White Supremacy activity in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rallies I have heard about request the signs to be positive and not aimed at particular politicians or parties. Here are some ideas … Continue reading →

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Reed, Trump, Racism, White Supremacy

Posted on August 18, 2017 by pystew

  Rep. Tom Reed’s statement on the Charlottesville White Supremacy rally was posted on his Facebook page on Monday morning. It was after President Trump’s first Charlottesville statement on Saturday afternoon, and before Trump’s secind statement later on Monday. “I’m … Continue reading →

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Can we see fascism among us?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by whungerford

It is easy to see fascism in violent demonstrations, but what about more mundane examples? Attacks on Muslims and other minority groups. Organized attacks on public education. Proposals for a mercenary army. Private prisons. Border walls. Militant militias. Personal arsenals. … Continue reading →

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