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The perpetual victimhood and racial tribalism of Karmelo Anthony’s defenders

There is no reason to make an open-and-shut murder case into a race-based morality play.

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What happened The perpetual victimhood and racial tribalism of Karmelo Anthony’s defenders.
The headline split One side frames it as "The perpetual victimhood and racial tribalism of Karmelo Anthony’s defenders". The other frames it as "The Karmelo Anthony Case: Race as Armor, Grievance as Currency.".
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Right / center-rightKarmelo Anthony’s Race Doesn’t Matter

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Truth PressNews report · Jun 12, 6:19 PM

Karmelo Anthony Supporters Target Austin Metcalf’s Family With Vile Death Threats

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Supporters of convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony are allegedly targeting the family of his victim, Austin Metcalf, with vile death threats. The threats have intensified following Anthony’s...

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Washington ExaminerNews report · Jun 12, 6:04 PM

The perpetual victimhood and racial tribalism of Karmelo Anthony’s defenders

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The Karmelo Anthony case in Texas is bringing out the worst of the racebaiting perpetual victims who try to continuously divide society with their racist worldviews. Anthony was convicted o...

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InstapunditOpinion · Jun 12, 5:17 PM

ERIK FLORACK: The Karmelo Anthony Case: Race as Armor, Grievance as Currency.

The Karmelo Anthony Case: Race as Armor, Grievance as Currency.

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Jun 12, 5:17 PM: Instapundit joined the source map.

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Jun 12, 6:04 PM: Washington Examiner joined the source map.

Jun 12, 6:19 PM: Truth Press joined the source map.

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