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Tynisa the Cynical Gen X Witch Walker explains support for Joe from the black community.
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Tynisa the Cynical Gen X Witch Walker
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Im really tired of folks in my mention asking me why older and southern blacks are for Joe. Im going to explain this as methodically as possible then mute anyone who asks or uses that accusingly towards me again! Thread /1
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This is a long thread, but a really important take on this election. This young woman has some really good insight into why Joe Biden is leading among black voters.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Tynisa the Cynical Gen X Witch Walker explains support for Joe from the black community. (Original Post)
Arkansas Granny
Mar 2020
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PunkinPi
(5,129 posts)1. Also, in another tweet, she shares some thoughts...
on those thinking about not voting because their candidate didn't win the nomination. (LANGUAGE WARNING)
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Arkansas Granny
(32,093 posts)2. I saw that as well. She really lays it out there.

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R B Garr
(17,754 posts)8. "your high sparrow"

She makes so much sense!


primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
spicysista
(1,731 posts)3. That's a really good thread!
"Inaction is not the same as action. " She made some salient points. Great post, Arkansas Granny.

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el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)4. Thanks for sharing - that's definitely worth thinking about. nt

primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
NYMinute
(3,256 posts)5. Amazing thread .. thanks for posting ++++

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dansolo
(5,387 posts)6. If you want to be heard, vote. If you don't want to vote, then STFU
Yes, it really is that simple.

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Turin_C3PO
(16,335 posts)7. Thanks for this post.
Ive read the same sentiment being expressed by other black people as well. They dont trust white people to do the right thing and I dont blame them.

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Cha
(313,091 posts)12. Him too..

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Marcuse
(8,546 posts)10. Generally, African American Democrats cannot afford to be political dilettantes, particularly now.
Accordingly, the candidacies of a qualified favorite daughter and a qualified favorite son were immediately, soundly, pragmatically and lovingly rejected in the name of a Democratic victory in November.
Its a good example for the rest of the party.

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Cha
(313,091 posts)11. I love it..Thanks AK, Granny!

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William769
(59,147 posts)13. Kick & recommended.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden