• downpunxx@fedia.io
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    2 months ago

    yeah, about this, a coconut is a VERY problematic symbol for a mixed race american, much less a mixed race candidate for president of the united states. i’m all about making slights and turning them on their head, but all the racists will fix on this, and the memes from their side will be overwhelming.

    • coyotino [he/him]@beehaw.orgOP
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      The racists were foaming at the mouth because JD Vance’s wife is Indian. It doesn’t really matter what symbol the Dems settle on. If the candidate is not white, the racists will find a way to complain about it.

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      Why do you say that? I feel like it would be problematic if she were half-white, but she’s not.