Former President Barack Obama has seemingly turned on identity politics and the notion of “intersectionality” — the idea that some people have more layers of oppression than others and are therefore more qualified to speak on issues of race, gender, etc.
While speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa, at an event honoring the 100thanniversary of the late Nelson Mandela’s birth, Obama implored the audience to listen to those who are not like us.
“Democracy demands that we’re able also to get inside the reality of people who are different than us, so we can understand their point of view,” Obama said. “Maybe we can change their minds but maybe they’ll change ours.”
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4 comments:
That dude is surely different from me and I don't understand the cat and don't want to.
I'll never change my mind about that POS.
Mr. Ex-President, I'm hearing you just like before, nothing makes sense!
Good to hear from Mr. Sharp Creases. It's been what, four or five minutes since he last opened his yap to hear himself read from a teleprompter? Wish he'd stick to being a bad golfer.
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