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by carlyle4545 4696 days ago
>One would argue that was the only way a black person could be elected US President:by being whiter inside than old white men.<

Can you explain how exactly one acts "white"? Are you suggesting being educated and well-spoken are inherently white characteristics?

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No, "acting white" is about unquestioningly serving a system that purposely discriminates non-whites.

I believe this sort of language had been debated to death, btw.