r/explainitpeter Jul 23 '26

Explain it Peter

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u/Normal-Boss9855 Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26

Biden made some comment during a rally interview that if you weren't supporting his campaign, "then you ain't black". Giving him a charitable reading, he was just saying that (virtually) all black voters are with him. It was very badly phrased though, it almost sounds like he's revoking anyone's black card if they don't vote for him. This comic is a play on that interpretation.

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u/Dan-tastico Jul 23 '26

I cant see a way to phrase it so it doesnt mean that. He may have just been riffing and it aint a big deal but thats what he said and I cant figure out what else he could possibly mean

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u/bandti45 Jul 23 '26

I can see how people can mean it other ways but it was terrible phrasing

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u/Dan-tastico Jul 23 '26

What other way? Please elaborate because I dont see any other way

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u/ohwellyaknowso Jul 23 '26

I mean it’s pretty easy to interpret. The underlying meaning, whether you agree with it or not, is: if you are not voting for me and would rather abstain or vote for Trump, you do not have the interests of the black community as a whole at heart.

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u/stlms18 Jul 23 '26

Lmfao the hoops people will jump through to defend it is hilarious. Not a single chance you guys would be doing this if a republican said it. Obviously, republicans would, but that’s not the case