Rep Jasmine Crockett: “I haven’t asked you a question...When I ask you a question, that’s when you answer. Otherwise, I’m talking.” Tony Bobulinski: “Excuse me?”

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[u/GallonofJug]

It is. This country is ran by racist/sexist. This guys dad was prob racist and his father etc. my grandpa was born on a plantation and that was only two generations ago. So if you think about the opposite “plantation owners/racist family” teaching that same principle, it’s been passed down and these people are walking among us. In the government, police forces etc. guarantee this guys got the stupid thin blue line and don’t tread on me somewhere on his truck or house. It’s fucking sad. This country needs a massive change but I don’t think it can happen peacefully anymore. It’s just too corrupt.

Instead of Downvoting me, speak your mind. Or is it because I’m speaking the truth and I’m upsetting you?? Haha

[u/SnooPredictions9174 → u/GallonofJug]

I feel the need to share an anecdote with you. To preface this all of us on the crew are close and associate outside of work. A few months ago at work my crew and I were all discussing our last names and heritage on a slow day. When it came the our black coworker his response was "I don't know my actual last name, my name was given to me 3 generations ago.". That statement really reverberated with me, my heart sank. Even the simplest things that most people wouldn't think of are a reminder of a not too distant past for the black community. I think if more people could think in those terms, we might be able to make some progress.

[u/GallonofJug → u/SnooPredictions9174]

Very true. Many took the last name of their owner. A very common last name is Freeman. Well because.. they were finally “free”. So much history behind it all. Some storys my grandpa has told me were disturbing and very interesting. I appreciate you sharing that. We see the trickle effect of what slavery has done.

[u/SnooPredictions9174 → u/GallonofJug]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It was a pleasure for me to share such a moving experience of mine. I hope that someone reads it and understands just a little more how important it is that we as a society keep improving for all people and the struggle that some still face. Grandpa's like yours are a gift, be well.

[u/KellyCTargaryen → u/GallonofJug]

Want to specify, they often picked the name of the slaveowner so they could more easily reunite with their families.

[u/angry_old_dude → u/SnooPredictions9174]

That's a powerful statement. Just reading your accounting of what happened hit me in a pretty strong way.

[u/SnooPredictions9174 → u/angry_old_dude]

I'm glad it can resonate with other people the same way it has with me.

[u/FEMA_Camp_Survivor → u/SnooPredictions9174]

Most Black Americans have traceable European ancestry too. It’s not a badge of honor but a living reminder about how cruel slavery and the pre-civil rights era was, especially for women. There were many Thomas Jefferson’s and Senator Strom Thurmond’s throughout history.

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The fact that you can point to only two generations shows how recent so much shit is in our history, never mind the fact that these scumbags still fly the flag of a failed rebellion. Reconstruction should have been a physical and economic bloodbath and today we would be looking at a very differently functioning country.

[u/GallonofJug → u/pm_me_porn_links]

Exactly. It hasn’t been that long since slavery in the US. I think we forget because how fast technology is moving.

[u/janet-snake-hole → u/GallonofJug]

Every single word of this comment is painfully correct. Very well said.

I so badly wish we’d see actual progress being made…

[u/SG_665667 → u/GallonofJug]

I only downvoted you because you complained about being downvoted, which is what I always do to people who whine about imaginary internet points--regardless of whether or not I agree with what they've written.

Reddit isn't real life. Grow a pair.

[u/GallonofJug → u/SG_665667]

But what I’m saying is real life. Im not whining, I’m encouraging people to at least have a conversation about what I’m saying. Rather than a downvote and moving on.

[u/GallonofJug → u/[deleted]]

It’s not my strong suit I will be the first to admit that..but you must have read what I said and that’s all you have to say about it? Tells me a lot

[u/[deleted] → u/GallonofJug]

I love when they latch on to that one single to Typo lol

[u/GallonofJug → u/[deleted]]

Yeah they totally missed the message.. not that they even want to understand where I’m coming from.. or where many people are coming from when talking about this topic.

[u/GallonofJug → u/[deleted]]

Did you watch the video?? See how they’re reacting? I’m just adding the pieces up. I honestly feel like my assumptions of this man and the dudes behind him are 100% correct. Sure I could be 100% wrong but what are you defending?? Did what I say strike a nerve in you? Do you have a few of those decals on your vehicle or the snake flag on your house?

[u/GallonofJug → u/[deleted]]

Ha yeah I def hit close to home. The whole idea of that flag and the symbolism of it is changing as we speak, being waved by racist, maga clowns. Same with anyone who has “patriot” on their clothing or “we the people”. We can have a civil conversation without the name calling. Don’t get so upset.

[u/GallonofJug → u/[deleted]]

Haha far from ungrateful. My whole family is military and so was I. US infantry. So being ungrateful definitely not but I am NOT proud of this country at all. It’s sad what it’s turning into. Wake up

[u/KellyCTargaryen → u/[deleted]]

“Ypu” have excellent grammar as well!

[u/Hondadork89 → u/[deleted]]

To think, man this persons grammer really messed with me, so much that I forgot how to spell grammar.