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Ms Rachel calls out uncle tom (lemmy.ml)

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[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Uncle Tom can be used unironically to describe a traitor of any group. I know this because this is how people use it.

I was just trying to understand why someone would say that and it not necessarily be racist. I think I understand it now. Obama can definitely be considered an Uncle Tom for many of his actions of betrayal (there were a lot).

I would not call him that though because I to feel it is disrespectful. Considering the death and destruction he caused is it really disrespectful though. This is where I can see someone throwing a rude comment back in his face because of how badly he failed the Middle East.

I don't think you are capable of recognizing this. That is okay.