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When Harris had to pick a VP, all media kinda agreed it should be a white male, to balance the fact that she is black and a woman. So Walz is the DEI hire. (lemmy.world)
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If you ask me, I'm upset no one picked up that this consideration was sexist and racist, although it is indeed the best choice for her to win, which reflects how bad US can't get over race and gender.

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[-] Fermion@feddit.nl 68 points 3 months ago

Yes, he was the first orange person to be hired as president. He was hired despite Hillary getting more votes because he was the DEI candidate.

[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 23 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

was hired despite Hillary getting more votes because ~~he was the DEI candidate~~ of special admission processes.

[-] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 7 points 3 months ago

orange person

Oh damn, is oompa-loompa no longer considered acceptable?

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Only orange people can say that word now.

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