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@Momspopsmoke @T_Cloud4 Crooks was a RINO apparently, as the only party he donated to was the Democratic Party (you can easily google that).

Really, what difference does it make? The divisive, violent rhetoric spewed by our political “leaders” (of BOTH parties) NEEDS TO STOP!

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@Chellybean76 Michelle, thank you for your very reasonable replies to me, and for sharing your interpretation. Like you said, perhaps I misunderstood the context.

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I may be mistaken, but I believe #KayneWest is being misunderstood. I believe what he means is that to allow slavery in the past to affect your current outlook on life is a choice. This doesn’t mean racism isn’t still a problem. #IfSlaveryWereAChoice

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@Chellybean76 Michelle, if that’s what he meant (your interpretation), then I too am obviously appalled. I tend to give benefit of doubt, and I truly hope he just horribly misstated my interpretation of his intended message. I hope he makes it right.

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Can someone please explain to me what “cultural appropriation” is, and why this is a bad thing?

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@Leveluppunk247 @daumkeziah What makes you think the pose has ANYTHING to do with China or Chinese, when it is used hundreds of ways with hundreds of meanings and intents?? I see many other people in the photo NOT wearing anything “ethnic” doing the same thing!

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@Foodiemental @daumkeziah Also, this hand position is used in significant non-religious ways, such as begging, and during non-prayer meditation, such as Reiki - the Gassho hand position. Clapping is used in Shintoism, yet nobody minds clapping in other situations.

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@Foodiemental @daumkeziah If the bow “was not Chinese,” then how can it possibly be offensive to Chinese? Besides, virtually every culture and religion in the world uses the hand formation as a greeting, in prayer, etc. It can have religious and social meaning - which transcends race totally.

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@realbgkumbi @daumkeziah Also, calling yourself “otaku” is calling yourself a derogatory word in Japanese slang. Last, kanji IS NOT a spoken language - it is a written language! FAKE! What style of clothing do you wear daily?

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@realbgkumbi @daumkeziah Ken (no I won’t use the honorific “sama” because respectable Japanese DO NOT apply an honorific TO THEMSELVES.

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@daumkeziah What about the billions of Asians, in this country and across the world, who wear Western style clothing daily, and listen to Western style music? Would not the same illogic of “cultural appropriation” apply to them as well??? You look fantastic in that dress, end of story!

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@jnmcdargh Peace

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@jnmcdargh What’s up? Merry Christmas!

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@realtorrecipe Hey chicklet!