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Ms. Toad

(37,202 posts)
91. People are not evil incarnate simply because they were born as part of a particular ethnic group.
Sun Jan 12, 2025, 02:49 PM
Jan 2025

Here's one who isn't:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Retief (The article is not up to date, but it gives you a flavor of the danger of sweeping an entire ethnic group in the trash bin.) There are more - this one is just an acquaintance of mine.

Interestingly, while all three share ties to South African apartheid during their formative years - none of the three (Musk (English descent), Thiel (German descent), or Sacks) are Afrikaners (an ethnicity descended predominantly from Dutch settlers, whose language is Afrikans). And as far as I can tell, none were members of the Afrikaner National Party (if it is the party, rather than the ethnic group you are referring to - while all spent some portion of their childhood there, all left before they were adults).

So to the extent you are talking about Musk, Thiel, and Sacks - I agree they are evil incarnate and should not be allowed near our politics.

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Cool alittlelark Jan 2025 #1
Bannon julmur Jan 2025 #35
Both Bannon and Loomer saying something rational. Shows it's all performative. travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #46
Sounds like legalized human trafficking. wnylib Jan 2025 #75
Musk calling bdamomma Jan 2025 #88
Have to order more popcorn. brush Jan 2025 #79
! TurboDem Jan 2025 #2
What are you going to do Stevie? liberalgunwilltravel Jan 2025 #3
He is going to Traildogbob Jan 2025 #78
I suggest he takes a look at the loon's immigration papers... Justice matters. Jan 2025 #94
Stevie should just take a bath in Leon's tub at his cottage at Mar-a-lardo. rubbersole Jan 2025 #119
load up the popper eShirl Jan 2025 #4
Yep. Pot/Kettle ruckus gonna be helpful for Iowa grain farmers. Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #32
Not to mention lonely bird Jan 2025 #76
The margin they "won" by was 280,000 votes in total IbogaProject Jan 2025 #85
Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #5
Rich. /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 #6
Let's you and him fight, Steven. Hugin Jan 2025 #7
Something I never could have dreamed I'd say, "I agree with Steve Bannon." Afrikaners should not be running our ratchiweenie Jan 2025 #8
Same... Wuddles440 Jan 2025 #34
My sentiments, exactly Pototan Jan 2025 #36
People are not evil incarnate simply because they were born as part of a particular ethnic group. Ms. Toad Jan 2025 #91
Non-citizens are not eligible to be president MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #124
What Bannon has that Musk doesn't: Mike 03 Jan 2025 #9
Exactly. Raine1967 Jan 2025 #23
"a direct hotline to the MAGA base" ? speak easy Jan 2025 #31
But the racist Maga base is on Bannon's side on this issue JI7 Jan 2025 #51
Let's see - Trump has to chose between the billionaire tech-bro oligarchs, speak easy Jan 2025 #53
What I see Trump doing is targeting some undocumented workers JI7 Jan 2025 #55
Yes. Having families pulled out of their houses on TV will do the trick. speak easy Jan 2025 #58
As long as there are elections Trump will need the base but he will side with the billionaires eventually. -nt CrispyQ Jan 2025 #66
Trump will abandon MAGA for money any day. He doesn't need their vote anymore. 33taw Jan 2025 #113
Start of the Long Knives? lonely bird Jan 2025 #10
i hate when maga factions fight over which side is more racist or "retarded." rampartd Jan 2025 #11
Jealous, Stevie? 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2025 #12
"He is a truly evil guy, a very bad guy," Bannon said. sop Jan 2025 #13
Eloon has 400 billion dollars Sloppy Steve has endgenocide Jan 2025 #14
Musk has lost 70 billion USD from his all-time high last month, and is still worth 416 billion USD Celerity Jan 2025 #30
And I am here for that. PuraVidaDreamin Jan 2025 #15
... C0RI0LANUS Jan 2025 #16
Hate to admit The Madcap Jan 2025 #17
Rat vs. Rat. Vinca Jan 2025 #18
Truly Evil Guy vows to take down Truly Evil Guy Martin Eden Jan 2025 #19
There is a saying "Money talks, Bullshit walks." I wonder which will win (sarcasm) patricia92243 Jan 2025 #20
(Marks calendar) "agreed with Steve Bannon" AllyCat Jan 2025 #21
Frickin hilarious!! nt AKwannabe Jan 2025 #102
Glad to help. AllyCat Jan 2025 #114
Domestic racist v.s. foreign racist, hmm Buddyzbuddy Jan 2025 #22
The techno-feudalism part The Madcap Jan 2025 #25
A quarter of a million? boonecreek Jan 2025 #24
Math Off NikoGriego Jan 2025 #84
I caught that too. SergeStorms Jan 2025 #120
If only, then Harris has her landslide. GreenWave Jan 2025 #126
Takes one to know one. calimary Jan 2025 #26
Clash of the bootlickers 4catsmom Jan 2025 #27
Holy Moley ReRe Jan 2025 #28
So now we know what Elon wants at least. He wants to become a trillionaire, of course. Walleye Jan 2025 #29
He wants to win the tech bro derby. Whoever has the most game tokens wins. travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #48
That's it. Our lives mean nothing to him. Walleye Jan 2025 #111
I think you're too late, dear former BFF. tavernier Jan 2025 #33
No, Bannon won't be taking Musk down. ShazzieB Jan 2025 #100
Never thought I might watch a fight to the death... TNNurse Jan 2025 #37
When did StinkySteve become this all powerful figure able to dictate NoMoreRepugs Jan 2025 #38
Well I heard his podcast "attracts" all the stupids we see in video clips. Justice matters. Jan 2025 #95
Which side do you take in this fight? From The Ashes Jan 2025 #39
I wish both sides success Dr. Shepper Jan 2025 #40
Holy Cow.. seriously.. holy cow Peacetrain Jan 2025 #41
1st inclination is to grab the popcorn, but damn... that's evil v evil... Who does one root for? hlthe2b Jan 2025 #42
We root for both to destroy each other JI7 Jan 2025 #52
Yes bdamomma Jan 2025 #90
Bannon better not go near windows in tall buildings. gab13by13 Jan 2025 #43
LOL. And exactly how is he going to do that? ananda Jan 2025 #44
"a truly evil guy". Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 2025 #45
Is Bannon actually saying this on his podcast to Maga followers or just in foreign countries? 33taw Jan 2025 #47
Wow, I'm stunned. I actually agree with Bannon on something. Borogove Jan 2025 #49
Looks like MAGA was right about an imminent Civil War. mwb970 Jan 2025 #50
They were more than happy to use his money to get Trump re-elected. .... ificandream Jan 2025 #54
Well. This could be interesting. Ocelot II Jan 2025 #56
Go Steve, go! newdeal2 Jan 2025 #57
Fight! Fight! Fight! Efilroft Sul Jan 2025 #59
Sounds pretty much to me like Bannon's describing the entire money grubbing Republican Party. Firestorm49 Jan 2025 #60
"His aggregation of wealth, and then...power: " Septua Jan 2025 #61
There is someone too racist even for Bannon? I am at a loss for words. LonePirate Jan 2025 #62
Send post cards to Bannon and say .... Hotler Jan 2025 #63
Bannon is 100% correct. dalton99a Jan 2025 #64
Steve's getting all jealous about the power Musk wields. patphil Jan 2025 #65
Sorry but Bannon will lose. ColinC Jan 2025 #67
A silly thought in my head BOSSHOG Jan 2025 #121
Did I juat aee a pig flying overhead? DBoon Jan 2025 #68
Too racist for Steve Bannon? marmar Jan 2025 #69
Well as long as they are fighting. Woodwizard Jan 2025 #70
Kabuki Theater tenderfoot Jan 2025 #71
I'm not sure Bannon could take down a stuffed toy Maeve Jan 2025 #72
We are definitely going down the rabbit hole. William769 Jan 2025 #73
Let the games begin... JohnQFunk Jan 2025 #74
Oh..shut the fuck up Bannon. You didn't suddenly acquire morals,your just pissed because Bengus81 Jan 2025 #77
As covnicted felons, he and Donald are not allowed to have firearms. usonian Jan 2025 #80
It's all just theater and misdirection Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #81
By the 20th? Yeah, I bet that DOENST happen. How much $ do YOU have, Steve? Callie1979 Jan 2025 #82
Pot. Kettle. Evil Racist Deep State Witch Jan 2025 #83
Mr. Sparkle.......... Upthevibe Jan 2025 #86
Ha, bdamomma Jan 2025 #87
Let the games begin! Deminpenn Jan 2025 #89
I'd guess some folk would buy tickets to see Bannon and Musk duel at close quarters with automatic shotguns struggle4progress Jan 2025 #92
Trump is a pussy DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #93
Wonderful things can happen... Mountainguy Jan 2025 #96
*A quarter of a BILLION. eggplant Jan 2025 #97
right - they have corrected that at Mediaite now (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jan 2025 #98
I so want to watch this. Pass the popcorn... Hekate Jan 2025 #99
Hahahahaha! AKwannabe Jan 2025 #101
Food fight! yourout Jan 2025 #103
when I wind up agreeing with a scumbag racist like Bannon DonCoquixote Jan 2025 #104
Whoa... I saw "bannon" & I wasn't going to read Cha Jan 2025 #105
When you're too evil for Steve Bannon, that's pretty fucking evil. Initech Jan 2025 #106
I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with Bannon LearnedHand Jan 2025 #107
Steve Bannon calling someone else racist? That's rich. totodeinhere Jan 2025 #108
Well, hi, Pot. Meet Kettle. Jilly_in_VA Jan 2025 #109
This will be fun to watch LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2025 #110
In a perfect world they'd destroy each other Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2025 #112
Disarray! JustAnotherGen Jan 2025 #115
It's quite an accomplishment to be called "truly evil" and "racist" by Steve Bannon. LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2025 #116
I love to see the guys at each other's throats. This kind of infighting will seriously impede Trump's Martin68 Jan 2025 #117
There's a significant typo in that jmowreader Jan 2025 #118
Following Baron2024 Jan 2025 #122
So Steve Bannon is supposedly NOT a racist ??? Jack Valentino Jan 2025 #123
bloods gonna run samnsara Jan 2025 #125
He helped dump get the keys to the White House so I wonder what's his definition of evil. Dave Bowman Jan 2025 #127
Take each other down! LW1977 Jan 2025 #128
Let them tear each other down. In the end, chump will choose his newfound billionaire friends tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #129
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