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"There's no such thing as structural racism!" [lists a dozen instances of politicians cynically committing heinous racist acts and reaping the expected reward in elections]

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Joe, How many straw men can dance on the head of a pin? Your definition of equity is wildly inaccurate. So is your rather sneering characterization of structural racism. That you define the national political "culture" debate without even *mentioning* women's reproductive rights, gun violence or rising right-wing authoritarianism & violence suggests you either slept through this last election, or woefully susceptible to the Murdoch Media's dictates as to what voters "should" believe is important. Please exercise some journalistic rigor!

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Thanks for your comment. I appreciate feedback, even if it's snarky. Abortion and gun control are certainly cultural issues, but not the one I was addressing here. Stick around, I'll have something to say about both--especially gun control (hint: not just assault weapons should be banned). As for rising right-wing authoritarianism, a clear message was sent in the 2020 and 2022 elections. A similar message will be sent in 2024 if Trump wins the nomination...that is, unless Democratic delusion, which sees the very real issues I discuss here as "straw men" dominates the party.

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