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From Progressive POC:

Is it just me or has there been an uptick in the usage of metaphors, analogies and claims regarding Slavery as it relates to present day people? I can’t help but to notice the prevalence of the topic recently. Maybe it is just because I’ve been doing more research related to Slavery and thus I’m noticing it. My take – it is a dog whistle, pure and simple. I’ve always found the invoking of Slavery to be distasteful to say the least, unless of course, you were referring to the actual Enslaved. You know, that (what should we call them as they weren’t considered persons) chattel that was auctioned, recorded as assets and gifted or willed to others when their “owners” died. And no I’m not talking only to Republicans. I’m talking to the Left, too. We can’t be incensed when Republicans seek to exploit Slavery but ignore when the Left does it, too. Slavery in the US was unique and singular. Did Slavery exist before and after? Yes and yes. But I will point out why any comparison to any present day condition is absurd as well as offensive.

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