968

When Harris had to pick a VP, all media kinda agreed it should be a white male, to balance the fact that she is black and a woman. So Walz is the DEI hire. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

130 comments fedilink hide all child comments

If you ask me, I'm upset no one picked up that this consideration was sexist and racist, although it is indeed the best choice for her to win, which reflects how bad US can't get over race and gender.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] [email protected] 31 points 1 month ago

Yes because a black woman needs a white man to "balance" the fact... :)

America is a very strange country.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

It really is. Speaking as someone residing here. Send help pls

load more comments (13 replies)

this post was submitted on 09 Aug 2024

968 points (92.5% liked)

Showerthoughts

29237 readers

717 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

Rules

All posts must be showerthoughts
The entire showerthought must be in the title
Posts must be original/unique
Be good to others - no bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia
Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]