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Septua

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6. "America grew fast because of racism."

Reply to LuvLoogie (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 11:57 PM

Jan 16

"It's going to fall fast for the same reason."

That's an interesting point of view. I know the possible beginning of the end is racist driven but never thought about it as a stimulus for growth.

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Anyone agree with personal assessment of Trump? [View all] Septua Jan 16 OP

I think that he focused on how he can take advantage of others and profit. CentralMass Jan 16 #1

Time will tell if I am right about this. gab13by13 Jan 16 #2

If he's panicked, LuvLoogie Jan 16 #3

"America grew fast because of racism." Septua Jan 16 #6

I believe the reference is to slavery. Straw Man Jan 17 #7

The south's cotton economy was a large part of the expansion of American power, Septua Jan 17 #11

Manifest Destiny and Slavery LuvLoogie Jan 17 #9

I really think he is in it for these first 100 days Johonny Jan 16 #4

All the Eyeballs on Him, and the Fancy Pomp & Circumstances Plus Avoiding Prison! electric_blue68 Jan 17 #8

Trump exists in a reality TV fantasy world. J_William_Ryan Jan 16 #5

He's driven his businesses into the ground, how is this different? carpetbagger Jan 17 #10

For sure, it's a game... Septua Jan 17 #12