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paleotn

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6. Same, same. A means for justifying their racism.
Sun Nov 2, 2025, 09:17 AM
Nov 2

And DEI is just code. They're not fooling anyone.

In the south, it's always been based on a strongly hierarchical society that hasn't changed all that much since the founding of the southern colonies. At its heart was and is economic exploitation. LBJ grew up immersed in it like I did and knew exactly what it was. From a conversation with Bill Moyers.. “I’ll tell you what’s at the bottom of it. If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you."

The monied class didn't change the playbook. Just the terminology. Today it's DEI. The fools are being played and still aren't smart enough to recognize it.

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