It would take us a couple of seconds to pull up dozens of posts about the overwhelming whiteness of the GOP, especially old white men; and yet, polls indicate the top two picks of the Democrats so far for 2020 are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
But as much as the word “white” is thrown around as a pejorative, we have to give VICE Canada some credit for shaking things up a bit in the insult department:
Vancouver just voted in the Pumpkin Spice Latte of city councils. https://t.co/zGJkixQdrX
— VICE Canada (@vicecanada) October 22, 2018
The Pumpkin Spice Latte of city councils? That’s pretty harsh.
VICE is apparently trying to shame the voters of Vancouver for their choice of representatives, but they’re not being shamed — “vote” being the operative word here.
Liberal city elects a majority female government, liberals bitch that they’re white. To the left you are not an individual, you are your race, gender, sexual orientation, etc., and you will never, ever be “woke” enough. #Bigots #SickPeople https://t.co/zLBLha5rqO
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) October 23, 2018
Come on, Canada — Sen. Cory Booker assured us you folks did things the right way up there.
Beauty of democracy, vote for whoever you want.
— Jackson (@Jacksonhj3) October 22, 2018
It's called democracy, I thought the left LOVED democracy? You can vote for whoever you want.
— Robert (@TheAlchemist235) October 23, 2018
How dare them have just white counsellors. I guess you need others races just because. Im so ashamed. #sarcasmatitsfinest
— Greg Pritchett (@GregPritchett4) October 22, 2018
Agree. A city like Vancouver is diverse enough where race doesn't play a huge part. Maybe these elected were the best candidates
— Manny (@argans9191) October 22, 2018
Agreed. Voted in is the key, wasn’t appointed the public voted them in.
— Greg Pritchett (@GregPritchett4) October 22, 2018
80% female? No concern for proper representation of men? Also, how many are gay? Does the ratio add up? Anyone transgender? Vegan? Allergic to peanuts? This seems like a really productive road to head down.
— localyoakal (@localyoakal) October 23, 2018
Alternate headline:
80% of Vancouver city council now women!
Congratulations Vancouver on moving the yardsticks.I’m unclear how it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure non white people run for office, register to vote, & then vote as a bloc to elect non white women….
— Wondercarrot (@Wondercarrott) October 22, 2018
Obviously they’re all part of the massive Nazi epidemic sweeping the world.
— Special Place (@RilloVillop) October 22, 2018
This title sounds racist to me but what do I know. I’m just a black guy
— Number One Contender (@BattleCrane) October 22, 2018
Guess there’s just no choice but to redo the vote.
Related:
DAMN white people and their *shuffles cards* facial hair? The Atlantic TOTES jumps the shark with 'racist beards' piece https://t.co/VXqo8UKNGS
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 3, 2018
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