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[–] PhunkyPlatypus 2 points (+2|-0)

It's funny that you see this as a perceived slight against trump. It's telling in some ways since this is a lame attempt by the democrats to try and lesson the sting of racism.

The day has existed for some time. It was only when trump knowingly tried to hold a rally in a city that had previously been bombed in white supremist terrorist attacks against black Americans, then it gained some notoriety.

This gesture by biden, although nice, does nothing to placate the roots of racism that this nation was built upon.

[–] Dii_Casses 0 points (+0|-0) Edited

It's funny that you see this as a perceived slight against trump.

Seemed pretty clear to me that's what it was. Dig up an obscure holiday that nobody outside of Texas had ever heard of and claim he did it on purpose. That is what turns Conservatives off to this messaging: the media is looking to be offended. It is disingenuous. People had never heard of Juneteenth two years ago, so pretending it is something that has always been held sacred was just silly.

It was only when trump knowingly tried to hold a rally in a city that had previously been bombed in white supremacist terrorist attacks against black Americans, then it gained some notoriety.

...so? What is a politician supposed to do? Avoid every city in which a racism ever took place? Pretending white people are still racist is creating more racism than it solves.

the roots of racism that this nation was built upon.

Ridiculous nonsense. The country is built on the most egalitarian principles the world has ever conceived.