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How could anybody know all slave owners could read? What about the Choctaw slaves? Could Choctaws read English? I have read they were the last to release their slaves. CW, Columbus Day was created so banks could enjoy another day to close. Ask Hippy. Lol

I could see his point. National holidays should be for all. You don’t think Texas had newspapers? Slaves couldn’t read. Slaveholders could.

Nobody alive remembers where they were when the news hit on 6/19/1865. Nobody hid anything from anybody. President Lincoln emancipated the slaves in states that had already left the Union. That proclamation made as much weight in the Confederate States as one from the King of England would have. It’s also laughable to wrongly say “Lincoln freed the slaves” when the ones that existed in the United States (The North, at that point) weren’t freed until after the civil war ended. Personally? I think that Juneteenth is a great day for all Americans to celebrate. I’m not convinced MLK day is quite as justified, and I don’t know why we celebrate Columbus Day at all. But to follow your logic, Non-Christians should be forced to work on Christmas. Should ALL black people be allowed the day off on Juneteenth, or just the descendants of slaves? Because I’d be mad if some dude from Somalia who arrived stateside in 2018 gets the day off when I’ve had to listen to racist bull my entire life.

There’s no way to know for sure…. But I’m having a hard time imagining that he’ll still be around, fighting the entire world 3 and a half years from now. He’s not a young dude. That guy could bust a spring at any minute. Looking back at how quickly Biden deteriorated, anything is possible.

Delaware (Union State) didn't release it's slaves until December of that same year. The "First State" was also the "Last State" to release slaves.

He became a nationalized Citizen in 2012. He also has several degrees, the kind of immigrant that brings value to the USA.

I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said!

I see facts tend to bore you!

A nice, well reasoned summary. Credit where credit is due.

Memories can be long. White folks hid the Proclamation from their slaves for two years in Texas. I support your black co-worker’s point of view. It’s not racist, it’s rightfully po’d.

Sebastian Gorka is a prevaricating enemy of personal freedom. He came from working for Orban in Hungary to working for Trump in America. Immigrant, no less, but white ones get a pass under the Weasel. Read up on the transfer of that money. Timing was bad, but it was their money and would they have wound up with it after legal battling, anyway.

Something I found: The 11 federal holidays in the U.S. are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. While these are designated as federal holidays, private employers are not legally required to offer paid time off for them. Here's a more detailed breakdown: New Year's Day: January 1st. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday: The third Monday in January. Washington's Birthday: The third Monday in February, often referred to as President's Day. Memorial Day: The last Monday in May. Juneteenth: June 19th. Independence Day: July 4th. Labor Day: The first Monday in September. Columbus Day: The second Monday in October, also often observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Veterans Day: November 11th. Thanksgiving Day: The fourth Thursday in November. Christmas Day: December 25th. Where I worked, we had “Good Friday” paid off. Also, we got the eves off for Christmas and New Years.

Are you implying Trump will leave office before his term is up?

I think we’re at 15 now. We could stand for a few of them to be recognized days, but not Holidays. There’s also been talk about businesses rotating the Holidays… these four this year, those four next year, etc. I don’t think Trump spoke out of turn- I think he was whistling at a group of his supporters who aren’t happy that the last two federal holidays were gifts to the African American Community. But he’s not alone- I had a black co-worker make the argument only black people should have Juneteenth off, lol. Fanning the fires of racism never goes out of style, I guess.

I wonder if it will be JD Vance, as sitting President, vs some other Dem. This pace is feverish.

Trump sometimes gets in his own way....... While he may be right about too many holidays, timing is everything.... And as a bank employee who gets all federal holidays off......I would sure hate to see them go

I'd support Ron 2028 should be interesting.....my guess it will be JD Vance versus........

He’s simply stating facts.

He did an awesome job with COVID.

Living rent free in his head.

Well we split the 4 game series with a 6-4 loss but still 5 games up. On to Angels.

Yea, I saw the military parade and the no king day parades. The military parade was this big beautiful parade. 😂

Quite a bit different than your 30% you stated!

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If the locals won't protect their citizens then Donald J Trump will!