A candidate for Democratic nomination said slaveholders didn’t know slaveholding was wrong. Absolutely incorrect. In original draft of Declaration of Independence, Jefferson condemned King George for the African slave trade in American colonies. They did it for the money.
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why does this not surprise me. part of a pattern with him
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Jefferson described slavery as "grabbing a wolf by the ears." He along with other slave owners at the time had some idea of the immoral nature of slavery, but still opposed complete abolition.
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Agreed. Ben Franklin actually pushed hard for abolition in the bill of rights, but the others said they'd never get support from most of the other colonies if they included it.
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would he say this to an audience of young black adults as well? provided he'd even grace that audience with his presence. how is it that a person who represents so much of what's wrong in society can seriously run for president? there's a good answer for that.
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Ooh, a strategically-placed American flag in the background! That means he must be taken seriously.



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And Mickey Mouse.
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We will never
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Seriously, they are missing out on so many important issues!
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