Goldie Taylor: I don't have any liberty because I'm black

No liberty in the U.S. for black people? That’s what MSNBC contributor Goldie Taylor, in the midst of a Twitter rant about rancher Cliven Bundy, asserted last night:

https://twitter.com/goldietaylor/status/457713724040560640

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Certainly, U.S. history is full of examples of racism and discrimination directed against African Americans. But no liberty? None at all? In 2014?

https://twitter.com/Tark31/status/457718587545763840

https://twitter.com/Tark31/status/457716951347785728

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https://twitter.com/Lib_Media/status/457750629549473792

Tell it to Oprah or maybe Jay Z RT "@goldietaylor: Been black every day of my life. I don't know this liberty you speak of…

— Mickey White (@BiasedGirl) April 20, 2014

Or the President of the United States.

But point out that black people can succeed in our country and — surprise! — you’re a bigot. For real:

https://twitter.com/goldietaylor/status/457735992015720449