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Jilly_in_VA

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2. We haven't had a Native American senator yet

Reply to Bumbles (Original post)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 08:36 AM

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although we've had congresscritters, governors, and a couple of cabinet members (all Democrats, IIRC), and they also had some pretty good civilizations going on before we got here, despite what the white Christofascists will tell you. And there have likewise been such in Africa and Asia long before us.

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The Tyranny of "Firsts" - Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez gives us much needed perspective. [View all] Bumbles Sunday OP

She writes such thoughtful and powerful pieces. erronis Sunday #1

You're welcome. Bumbles Sunday #4

We haven't had a Native American senator yet Jilly_in_VA Sunday #2

Incorrect: Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee Nation) - 2023 to Present, Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) - 1993 to Celerity Sunday #3

The Republicans in those days (prior to 1985 or so) were different Jilly_in_VA Sunday #5

I posted the link from the US Senate in my original reply as proof of my claim. Celerity Sunday #6

OK, my bad Jilly_in_VA Sunday #7

Oh, for sure. He is a RW POS. Celerity Sunday #8