Posted on 10/12/2016 4:58:27 AM PDT by kevcol
A tweet posted by Donald Trump on Tuesday, in which the Republican presidential nominee said he had been removed from "shackles," was met with criticism by the head of the Congressional Black Caucus.
"The moment an African-American hears the word 'shackles,' it's reminiscent of the era of slavery," Democratic Congressman G.K. Butterfield said in an interview with The Hill. "We're at a point now where Donald Trump is out of control. We don't know what's next."
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Both his parents were mixed race, white and African-American.
I am offended by the word, ‘reckless’. As a safe driver, I haven’t had an accident in over 45 years!
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Ah blow it out your nose, loser! We don’t throw words away anymore. You don’t own us!
At least Trump didn't say "Niggardly" OH NOES!
I have the same tough feelings when I hear the words “black caucus”...a reminder to me of slavery. It should be banned along with the Confederate flag.
“A tweet posted by Donald Trump on Tuesday, in which the Republican presidential nominee said he had been removed from “shackles,” was met with criticism by the head of the Congressional Black Caucus.
“The moment an African-American hears the word ‘shackles,’ it’s reminiscent of the era of slavery,” Democratic Congressman G.K. Butterfield said in an interview with The Hill.”
Oh, good grief... it’s 150 years ago... get over it!!!!!!
I am getting so sick of negros trying to reshape American speech. If they value their African roots so much, let them return ‘home’ and start their own country.
Let the Africans beat their drum. This is the sum total of their inventiveness.
He's a racist.
He identifies with black whenever he applies for minority set-aside contracts.
He also appears to have eaten a whole lot of soul food.
so saying shackles is reckless but his hitler mustache is okay?
Based on this guys photo, I learned today that I’m Black! I did not know. Just call me “Bro”.
What's the definition of "is" ?
More like have their IQ lowered... :)
A quick search reveals dozens of a bible verses featuring the word “shackles,” so nice try, Butterfield. According to these professional activists, everything is about them if they want it to be be. Anything to keep the slaves on the plantation so the poverty pimps keep earning extra privileges from Massah.
Why the heck would they complain about a pol who promises to end the slavery that the elite impose on them?
Rachel Dolezal’s dad?
Then they need to broaden their minds about that term. It's very commonly used.
TRUMP is right. He and we REPUBLICANS have been slaves to the GOP Establishment. Someone has to do something about it.
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