Barack Obama

sheshe2

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2. Yes Hoyt, he was a slave owner

Sun Jul 28, 2013, 10:52 PM

Jul 2013

and the year was also 1778. That was 235 years ago.

He also believed

Thomas Jefferson was a consistent opponent of slavery his whole life. Calling it a “moral depravity” and a “hideous blot,” he believed that slavery presented the greatest threat to the survival of the new American nation.

His thinking on the subject was far more advanced than many in this generation. He was unfortunately a flawed man. I posted his story as part of the first one to show a broader view on the subject. What went on through history to bring us where we are today.

Our President stands strong for the rights and freedoms of the Black Suppression that is trying to rear its ugly head again. He believes in it because it is part of his history, don't doubt his sincerity.

Please remember too that this is a BOG post.

Thanks Hoyt. I am glad you enjoyed the rest of the article.

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Good lord, does that Monticello group actually think anyone buys that crap. Hoyt Jul 2013 #1

Yes Hoyt, he was a slave owner sheshe2 Jul 2013 #2

Sorry, he was not an opponent of slavery despite his talk of "liberty" and all. Hoyt Jul 2013 #3

Name them. freshwest Jul 2013 #4

We've come a long way since the days of Jefferson.. who obviously Cha Jul 2013 #5