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    A vintage comic book-style illustration that shows Superman lecturing a group of students on the values of tolerance has circulated widely on social media. “And remember, boys and girls, your school—like our country—is made up of Americans of many different races, religions and national origins,” Superman says with a wag of his finger, “So… If YOU hear anybody talk against a schoolmate or anyone else because of his religion, race or national origin—don’t wait: tell him THAT KIND OF TALK IS UN-AMERICAN. Help keep your school All American!”

    The illustration is authentic. It was drawn by Superman comic book artist Wayne Boring around 1949, and it was stamped on a protective schoolbook cover (one of which recently sold at auction for $805) and a poster. But the comic is more than a quaint piece of Americana; it’s a relic from a largely forgotten nationwide tolerance movement that swept the country for more than a decade. Powerful people in government also suspected Superman’s brand of patriotism was ... anti-American propaganda.

    http://mentalfloss.com/article/89914...superman-comic

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    Where is the Man of Steel now when we need him most?


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    maybe we could get a new hero



    we could call him super Bone Spur


    he could fly around the USA (in a recliner on a private jet) and fart and burp fast food while grabbing the female servers pussy and ogling pictures of her 12 year old daughter while he beats his tiny rancid penis with his tiny little hands.

    On arrival to the places that need to be saved he can tell everyone to quit whining about the fact he cant help because his fee hurt
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThatOwlWoman View Post
    A vintage comic book-style illustration that shows Superman lecturing a group of students on the values of tolerance has circulated widely on social media. “And remember, boys and girls, your school—like our country—is made up of Americans of many different races, religions and national origins,” Superman says with a wag of his finger, “So… If YOU hear anybody talk against a schoolmate or anyone else because of his religion, race or national origin—don’t wait: tell him THAT KIND OF TALK IS UN-AMERICAN. Help keep your school All American!”

    The illustration is authentic. It was drawn by Superman comic book artist Wayne Boring around 1949, and it was stamped on a protective schoolbook cover (one of which recently sold at auction for $805) and a poster. But the comic is more than a quaint piece of Americana; it’s a relic from a largely forgotten nationwide tolerance movement that swept the country for more than a decade. Powerful people in government also suspected Superman’s brand of patriotism was ... anti-American propaganda.

    http://mentalfloss.com/article/89914...superman-comic
    Just like the term "racism", you and your ilk have tried to redefine "xenophobia". It won't work, normal people still know the real definitions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThatOwlWoman View Post
    Where is the Man of Steel now when we need him most?

    Soooo, when libs talk about "white privilege", it's un-American? Thanks for clearing that up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russo bot hole View Post
    having privilege is not the same a being oppressed idiot

    You need to stop watching Fox
    There's no such thing as "white privilege", it's a racist term. And it's far from the only racist term you and your ilk use. Kindly go fuck yourself crack whore.
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    Quote Originally Posted by countryboy View Post
    There's no such thing as "white privilege", it's a racist term.
    Was there no "white privilege" when that poster was drawn?

    I think it was so taken for granted that Superman doesn't even mention it, except for a vague reference to "different races".
    I guess that would cover it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by countryboy View Post
    There's no such thing as "white privilege", it's a racist term. And it's far from the only racist term you and your ilk use. Kindly go fuck yourself crack whore.
    You were doing well until you sperged out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tranquillus in Exile View Post
    Was there no "white privilege" when that poster was drawn?

    I think it was so taken for granted that Superman doesn't even mention it, except for a vague reference to "different races".
    I guess that would cover it.
    There's no such thing as "white privilege". That's a false narrative created by leftist lunatics.
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    Quote Originally Posted by StoneByStone View Post
    You were doing well until you sperged out.
    Well, evince mocked me about my son, who died of melanoma cancer. So yes, I'm kinda bitter about it. She is the only person I address in that manner, she deserves it. Is it wrong of me? Of course. But watching your son literally die in his mother's arms has a profound negative effect on one's soul. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by countryboy View Post
    Well, evince mocked me about my son, who died of melanoma cancer. So yes, I'm kinda bitter about it. She is the only person I address in that manner, she deserves it. Is it wrong of me? Of course. But watching your son literally die in his mother's arms has a profound negative effect on one's soul. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
    That actually does sound like something Evince would do. I'd probably block her at that point, though.

    Do you think maybe you could try being less rude to people who aren't rude to you, then? Not Evince because fuck her.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StoneByStone View Post
    That actually does sound like something Evince would do. I'd probably block her at that point, though.

    Do you think maybe you could try being less rude to people who aren't rude to you, then? Not Evince because fuck her.
    I'll try. Thanks for the reminder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThatOwlWoman View Post
    Where is the Man of Steel now when we need him most?

    Wow, back in the 1950s, children respected their elders. What a fascinating time!

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