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In response to "Because they were the biggest demographic shift of the election? -- nm" by ty97

To me, that’s why it’s borderline - it’s on the basis of race, but it’s also easy to provide a rationale. It’s how dog whistles work.

Posted by Roger More (aka RogerMore) Nov 8 '24, 17:18

I’d never say “that one joke is racist!”, but if the same guy keeps making the same joke, I’d be thinking it. And if I were making that joke, I’d probably make a different joke.

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I don't disagree, but if we take color out of the conversation, it's also Occam's Razor. - David Nov 8, 17:20 8
- It’s conversation worthy, but we’re talking about a shitpost here. It’s the equivalent of “just asking questions” - Roger More Nov 8, 17:28 2
  - I'd never heard of Leopards Ate My Face until people here mentioned it earlier this year. And I agree with your point here. It's not healthy. -- nm - David Nov 8, 17:32 1
    - Right now it's catharsis, which I think we all deserve a little of. -- nm - Reagen Nov 8, 18:02
- This is why I'm saying really consider what you're posting - colin Nov 8, 17:24 4
  - With all due respect I'm a woman living under Donald Trump's thumb. Be careful how much grace you ask for from me. -- nm - amanda Nov 8, 17:36 3
    - Can I get a witness? -- nm - Turd Ferguson Nov 8, 17:38 2
      - I mean - amanda Nov 8, 17:39 1
        
        Been a minute. - Turd Ferguson Nov 8, 17:41

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To me, that’s why it’s borderline - it’s on the basis of race, but it’s also easy to provide a rationale. It’s how dog whistles work.

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