Actually, the redefining of the word has been an ongoing practice for at least the last 15-20 years. As I said in my OP, to certain Democrats, liberals, & progressives, a person who is conservative and happens to be black, is not black enough for them to consider them to be a black person in their eyes. People who are black can be prejudiced, bigoted, and yes, even racist against other black people, just like any other person can have the same negative attributes, regardless of the color of their skin.
Another glaring example of this view (being black, just not black enough to be considered black by some when they are focused on race) can be seen in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). 100% of its current members are Democrats, Black Republicans need not apply. In fact, when Byron Donalds did attempt to join in 2021, he was blocked from doing so http://tinyurl.com/53p7ces4
Gee, based on the name of the organization, the CBC, and what it purports to stand for, he has all the qualifications to join, except the third most important thing on the list it seems; 1) He’s black, 2) he’s a member of Congress, 3) but he is not a Democrat, although the organization claims to be “non-partisan” on its website (LOL, yeah, right!). There have only been 4 black Republicans ever allowed to join; and even then, they were never treated as full members whose ideas and opinions the organization ever sought to include in its official policy discussions. That group is not, as it claims, looking for any diverse opinions and ideas.
Cori Bush should also be forced to give examples of what she means by "...a policy agenda intent on upholding and perpetuating white supremacy". Until she does, in every single interview, regardless of the left/right leaning of the "reporter", she should be asked to explain that coded BS of a talking point bumper sticker phrase (i.e. calling "Uncle Tom" without actually saying the words).
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