Didn't they just do this with abortion. They don't seem to mind getting nuke on topics that also benefit white people.
Passing H.R.40/Reparations Study is Taking too Long
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Didn't they just do this with abortion. They don't seem to mind getting nuke on topics that also benefit white people.
HE ALSO SAID THE STUDY HAD TO
INCLUDE NATIVE AMERICANS...
WHICH WAS CLEARLY HIS WAY
OF SHUTTING DOWN THE WHOLE IDEA.
That's your problem, you spent 2 seconds reading.
HE ALSO SAID THE STUDY HAD TO
INCLUDE NATIVE AMERICANS...
WHICH WAS CLEARLY HIS WAY
OF SHUTTING DOWN THE WHOLE IDEA.
Call his bluff then. He said he supports a study on reparations so hold him to it. Don't jump up and start speaking for the man. Let him stand on his two feet, chest out, and go back on his word.
Either way, at least Black people have a year 2022+ answer. All the speculation will stop and the mask falls completely off.
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Whats the point of doing it?
No, the problem is even if this was acted on, HR 40 that is, its a 90 day study that CONSIDERS a bunch of things. It does nothing.
Real action is gonna have to come from the House and Senate. Any information on reparations and the damage that has been done to African Americans is already known to these folks. This would be the definition of a symbolic victory. The bill is not that long. It doesn't do anything. Also, Dems "control" the senate by 1 vote (Vice President). That doesn't matter if 2 Dems went rogue and do all they can to court Republican dollars.
DOES HR 40 INCLUDE NATIVE AMERICANS?
DOES HR 40 INCLUDE NATIVE AMERICANS?
Here is what Biden said in his plan:
Tackle systemic racism and support a study of the continuing impacts of slavery. We must acknowledge that there can be no realization of the American dream without grappling with the original sin of slavery, and the centuries-long campaign of violence, fear, and trauma wrought upon African American people in this country. As Biden has said in this campaign, a Biden Administration will support a study of reparations. Biden will begin on day one of his Administration to address the systemic racism that persists across our institutions today. That’s why he developed education, climate change, and health care policies, among others, that will root out this systemic racism and ensure that all Americans have a fair shot at living the American dream.
Source: LIFT EVERY VOICE: THE BIDEN PLAN FOR BLACK AMERICA | Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website
he didn't include Native Americans when he approved that promise.
A study more symbolic bullshyt
I ultimately agree. But what does it say that they won't even push for something as symbolic as a study?
You just admitted you dont want reparations because white people will be upset. You're pathetic..
Right now only 64% of Democrats support reparations. That's enough for the liberal reps to support it, but the moderates aren't going to support shyt that'll cause them to lose their seat the next year just for mentioning it:
Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans Say the Federal Government Definitely Should Not Pay Reparations to the Descendants of Slaves
Gotta get beyond the liberals and have moderates/independents backing it too before Democrats will advance that shyt, and you'll need 60 votes in the Senate to actually get funding approved.
That's whey California is the only state making progress right now.
California is a step closer to reparations
Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans Say the Federal Government Definitely Should Not Pay Reparations to the Descendants of Slaves
Gotta get beyond the liberals and have moderates/independents backing it too before Democrats will advance that shyt, and you'll need 60 votes in the Senate to actually get funding approved.
That's whey California is the only state making progress right now.
California is a step closer to reparations
Toplines and Crosstabs April 2021 Slavery Reparation Payments, BLM, and DC, Puerto Rico Statehood
https://polsci.umass.edu/sites/default/files/RaceBLM100Crosstabs.pdf
Interesting crosstabs from the study. These are who support reparations:
64% of Democrats
10% of Republicans
29% of Independents
70% of liberals
36% of moderates
11% of conservatives
63% of Biden voters
8% of Trump voters
28% of white folk
53% of asian folk
45% of latino folk
86% of black folk
35% of men
42% of women
https://polsci.umass.edu/sites/default/files/RaceBLM100Crosstabs.pdf
Interesting crosstabs from the study. These are who support reparations:
64% of Democrats
10% of Republicans
29% of Independents
70% of liberals
36% of moderates
11% of conservatives
63% of Biden voters
8% of Trump voters
28% of white folk
53% of asian folk
45% of latino folk
86% of black folk
35% of men
42% of women
Thanks for the article.
I know support for reparations has been climbing. And I believe the 11% conservative support is better given that support was lower years ago, so I view it as a good thing.
but, as the article says
“For supporters of reparations, the next stage in the fight may be the education of the public regarding the continuing legacy and impact of slavery on the African American community.
the study will help with educating the public on the need (both morally and economically) for reparations.
Good thing they don’t get to vote on it