A History Lesson For The Senators Troubled By The Biden SCOTUS Vow

Chris Hayes looks at the true irony of Roger Wicker’s anti-affirmative action stance, “considering the history of his own state, the world in which he was molded, and the way he became a United States Senator.”
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[@DDDDDDD34]

This is why they don't want history taught. Keep up the great work 👍🏽

[@loveprotectionsociety777]

Exactly why they don't want CRT! Do you ever remember a time in your life when truth took a backseat 2 feelings as justification for information?

[@blakebortles6098]

barbary slave trade blacks enslaved whites first

[@loveprotectionsociety777]

@@blakebortles6098 It's not about who enslaved who FIRST, my friend. It was (and is) about the CONCEPT that white folks BELIEVE they are the master race. This, for example, is why there are "Karen's" in the world today.

[@blakebortles6098]

@@loveprotectionsociety777 hidden history no class room in the united sates will touch the subjects

[@loveprotectionsociety777]

@@blakebortles6098 exactly! Google Alexander Stephens cornerstone speech and ask yourself why it wasn't taught in schools...

[@SP_3333]

Thanks so much Chris, for explaining America’s history in a real way.

[@coreyham3753]

Right on

[@verawallace9055]

Am impressed, this was well done

[@philmathieu1017]

It is truly shocking to be reminded of the ugly racism which permeates so much of the US' recent history and even more so to think that a significant proportion of today's Americans would like to go back to the 'good old days' of segregation. Until people face up to their prejudices, whatever delusions the US has about being a 'shining city on a hill' are just that, delusions.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

Where was he when Reagan said he was putting the first woman on the court. I didn’t hear 1any of them complaining. Why were they fine with Sandra Day O’Conner. Let me pretend that I don’t know why, he’s so disturbed about it now.

[@marcusaurelius49]

Ignore the vile racists and just get it done. These evil monsters are incapable of being honourable, so ignore them.

[@paradoxdea]

They can't be ignored. They hold the keys to power, money & independence.

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

You have to go against the tide and do what is right no matter how much noise these entitled people make.

[@harrietthespy2119]

@@paradoxdea I hear you, but I also think that when we focus on getting things done, including treating ourselves and others with respect, we regain our power. I truly believe most people who are racist (and otherwise impoverished and unsophisticated in their approach to seeing their fellow human as an amazing being), want us to be debased enough to match their level of stupidity and immaturity. If we keep moving towards our goals of civility and mutual understanding and cooperation, these cave-persons will lose their narcissistic supply and go back to muttering to themselves about how unfair it is that other persons are living lives of purpose and adventure. PS: We must also prosecute to the fullest extent of the law persons who break our hate-crime and discrimination laws!

[@annowens5019]

Americans must do both, act and accomplishment, while challenging the hypocrisy and hyperbole of a Senator Wicker, with facts. Far too many American Citizens are misinformed and misdirected. Example: 2016 and forty years of Mitch McConnell's divisiveness and four plus years of Donald J. Trump.

[@harrietthespy2119]

@@annowens5019 Amen, my sister!!!🙏💖🙏

[@Sarah-jy8cx]

These are the same Senators who confirmed Brett "I like beer" Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Now they want to quibble over whether any black woman is qualified enough to be a Supreme Court Justice? 🙄

[@walternicolas6927]

Hi Sarah how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great. Do you have good weather over there today !

[@danbrownellfuzzy3010]

Oh they call him Brett the boyscout. Just another rich one who's jailproof

[@wait...what...]

Don't forget, Amy Coney Barrett only practiced law for 2 years, never tried a case to verdict, and never argued an appeal. For the rest of her career, she taught.

[@loreanjenkins3777]

Right

[@Sailaway1030]

There are plenty of Black Women who are more than qualified to sit on SCOUS can’t say that for some of the men on SCOUS let’s start with ClarenceThomas and Brett

[@melissaverduin3693]

Great segment Chris! Please do more of these! Americans need MORE HISTORY LESSONS! WE ARE STRONGER/BETTER TOGETHER ❣ ✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽🇺🇲

[@brucebartup6161]

"We have more in common than that which divides us" Jo Cox MP. Killed in the course of her duties. last words 'no, my pain is too much, Fazila'. to her assistant. Killed by the kind of far right dupe that would have been directed to VInman the kind that would follow any Biden nominee to the SCOTUS. Stone putting a target on a judges head. Messages saying "have you seen video of what a .50 cal does to a human head?"

[@madshorn5826]

I'd recommend "The sum of us" by Heather McGhee for history about how suppression of minorities always backfires onto the majority. An eye opening book.

[@chrisrobinson2221]

You're right, some of us want to get as far from klansman such as vickers. Before you say it, I didn't ask to come here.

[@SEVINN567]

YES, together we flourish, divided we continue in fear!!!!!

[@lotusmojo]

The irony of Wicker is the blatant hypocrisy… sad

[@oopsy444]

Its literally a requirement to be a republican. If you dont lie cheat steal and repeatedly show you're a hypocrite you're now allowed to run. It's why they love DICtater dump.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Better hope Lujan recovers. And a couple of your geriatric senators don’t fall ill. 50-50 is now until Lujan recovers.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

I'm not positive it's even hypocrisy in this case. Might be just a perfect obliviousness to white privilege--especially his own.

[@xpsxps1339]

@@oopsy444 And would underline cheating on their wives and support of secret abortions of their beside marriage fathered children; I bet that would be a juicy topic valid for half of the GOP congressmen...

[@amateuroverlord8007]

If there is a quota for black women on the Supreme Court then we certainly haven’t met it.

[@susanford2388]

The quota for females has not been met. Trump had 3 justices two white males & one female. The population is 50/50. Not 66/33. Only 5 females have been seated. A beer drinking alleged sexual abuser has been seated before a black female. Although drinking beer to excess & having alleged sexual allegations is not a criteria to sit on the SC. Just ask Clarence Thomas

[@everretchancellor2243]

The ridiculousness of his statement " quota" is stupid at best and dumb at worst. So we should only have a black woman on the court every 400 years

[@pho-kingsoup8126]

He's like a rich guy who inherited his wealth yet complains the poor who work 12 hour days for peanuts are just lazy.

[@rickmoss6421]

@@yuma9663 Ain't that the truth. Pelosi, Feinstein, etc., all need to be sent packing. Especially, Pelosi. She is such a corporate apologist and hack. Look how hard she pushed back at the proposal to bar congress members from investing in the stock market. She's as useless and corrupt as they come.

[@gazpachopolice7211]

@@rickmoss6421 I'm surprised that you haven't mentioned the biggest corporate hack of them all: Donald J Trump. His net worth is 25 times that of Pelosi. Although as per good own claims he is much more wealthier than that

[@rickmoss6421]

@@gazpachopolice7211 Oh, you're absolutely right relative to Trump. My focus was on those that are still in office. Trump is a different kind of "special". He pretends to be a populist who is for the "common" folks, while in reality is only out for himself and his sordid family of grifters. Yet, come to think of it, that pretty much sums up the entire lot of politicians.

[@greatestshopper1077]

Pho-Kong Soup, You are so right. And some of the comments like vote more progressive leaders into office. Just know their “true” stance on policies and their integrity because Sinema turned out be a Trojan horse in today’s senate. Another thing AMERICANS need to do is respond to corporate greed very much like the “Great Resignation” stop feeding their greed. Until prices go down, the rich should ONLY buy what they NEED. Because after corporations have drained the Rich’s pockets like they’ve drained the poor they will surely not need anyone. They’ll OWN it all. I say this because with inflation their is still those of us who have high paying jobs, investments, savings and acceptable credit to purchase items at their inflated prices. Not the majority but evidently enough for bloated corporations to artificially hike the prices of all goods. They are taking the normal Demand and ransoming the Supply to the highest bidders. Leaving the poor and destitute unable to feed and house their families. Think about it, 50% of Americans are struggling to feed their families nutritious foods and the other 50% can afford nutritious foods and whatever else they want including Healthcare. What are the Rich 50% going to do after they spend all their earnings and credit and they suddenly loose their health like so many millions before them??? And the 1% has all their money, what will AMERICA become then?

[@henryhill1876]

Exactly 💯👍

[@m.rodrigolemus6224]

I never learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma during my school years, I learned about it recently in a documentary... the event is considered one of "the single worst incidents of Racial Violence in American History".

[@davidpost428]

You should also look into the 1919 Race War in Chicago.

[@kjb739]

Also look up the Devil's Punchbowl in Natchez, Mississippi.

[@akinnon2000]

absolutly brilliant piece of journalism. This is why we need free press !!!

[@edwardmartinez9459]

Yes indeed!

[@deborahmorales7096]

💯

[@melindamcafee1728]

We should have more History Lessons like this.

[@SEVINN567]

I sooo agree!!!

[@nadinestates5310]

💯

[@coreysnowden3611]

Oh no..this is CRT and should never be spoken of again!! Completely ridiculous

[@henryhill1876]

Exactly 💯👍

[@jamespanizza3708]

Yeah, more history filtered through the opinions of this snooty elitist that has nothing but disdain for this country.

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

It's odd when people complain about Affirmative Action yet are silent when it comes to the benefits they acquired through red-lining, land grabs, the legacy programs at colleges, etc...

[@WoWhistorian]

Well because they EARNED all of that! It's hard work oppressing an entire ethnicity for your own personal benefit, you see. Not to mention women!

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

Great Comment!!!

[@yasuke9317]

We know, they know. Its all just a game to them. The gop is a racist authoritarian party. Always has been always will be.

[@worthyisthelamb8961]

And FREE financial benefits through the welfare of forced FREE labor. This is how America gained global financial standing.

[@ladagol]

@@worthyisthelamb8961 Please note that is not exclusive of the US...

[@civil_villain]

The SCOTUS needs to be expanded to 13, and some actually qualified and experienced justices should be appointed.

[@kaythegardener]

Correct. Then every circuit could have an equal seat !!

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

I thought that was the plan over a year ago . Time's a WASTING.

[@mzhappyfree7688]

I agree we should have 13 but i worry the swindlers aka the GOP would argue they need 15 or more just so they can even odds

[@craftsmanmm9]

Such a long, rocky, and bloodied road to freedom and equality, and still struggling... More reason that black history in America should be taught in schools and colleges, lest we forget.

[@ssminowjohnson9687]

Don’t forget James Eastland still remained the senator even though he had slaves on his plantation in Mississippi up until the day he retired in 1978. He loved it because it was a great loan sharking business. Most people are not privy to that.

[@ssminowjohnson9687]

George Wallace the governor of Alabama also did the same thing and rejected the first black student to attend school. The Federal Govt had to send the National Guard to the University of Alabama.

[@davidjohnstone4975]

Racists like Roger Wicker: you cannot appoint someone with consideration given to the colour of their skin. Also racists of the GOP party: you can totally denounce the credit of a yet unannounced person due to the colour of their skin.

[@veganconservative1109]

So Martin Luther King Jr. was a racist? He dreamed of a day when his children would not be judged by the color of the skin. Decades after largely getting his wish... the Democrats wish us to be judged by the color of our skin. History lesson fact.

[@berthabridges3483]

Thanks Chris, this is why they don't want history taught. Great segment keep up the relevant work. Knowledge is power and the truth shall set us all free. 🕊

[@dannmarceau]

You nailed it.

[@cherylbarker6256]

💯 you’re right

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

I know, heaven forbid you dems realize you’re in the racist party.

[@LadyAtheOnly]

@Bertha Bridges...Indeed💯🎯

[@mjl9002]

We must stop the greedy and power-hungry Republicans from succeeding in their evil scheme. Please enlist and assist your social network to oust these scoundrels and all their co-conspirators. Remember, you can multiply your electoral impact by helping friends and family register and vote. This is especially important for those of us with mobility issues.

[@AGarza-bh9wz]

That's why I'm voting Independent. Thanks for the tip.

[@bluefallon6374]

Yes vote vote vote, that’s the only way to get rid of the the scum.

[@leeadickes7235]

If you haven't noticed both parties are crooked. Most of them belong to the Uniparty. Who's members include John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Barney Frank, Chuck Schumer, John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi. Mitch McConnell, Maxine Watters, Mitt Romney, John Kerry, GW Bush, Obama, Clinton. No difference really.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Better hope Lujan recovers. And a couple of your geriatric senators don’t fall ill. 50-50 is now until Lujan recovers.

[@gulfmarine8857]

@@leeadickes7235 Right now we have one party thats 99% pure scum and we all know it's the trumpiglicans.

[@auntiewewe972]

As a white person, I will never stop being disappointed, dismayed, and amazed of the blatent, hatred, ignorance of other white people towards persons of color/ different races. My belief is that those who blindly predjudice don't fear equality, but rather their own insuperioty

[@yayorandel6048]

Your white guilt is showing and it's disgusting, put it away before it's too late and everyone sees.

[@everretchancellor2243]

There is nothing wrong with seeing how people has treated others and not wanna be like that. We're grateful for having allies.

[@gazpachopolice7211]

@@yayorandel6048 it's not white guilt. It's whites coming to terms with reality.

[@yayorandel6048]

@@gazpachopolice7211 no, it's an evil ideology, that wants to make white people believe they are evil by nature. It is true racism not white supremacy witch no longer is a thing in America and has not been for a long time.

[@SuperToughnut]

@@yayorandel6048 you like to think in absolutes don't you. Not all white people are evil. But the racists are. History is important. It's too late to train you to not be racist. Racism has poisoned your well. You are an uncomfortable person that will never feel comfortable again. The hate tickles you and makes you itchy. It hurts to scratch the bottom of your feet. Soon you will be sitting in a corner drooling into a cup waiting for death. And it will come.

[@maryjones4112]

This Wicker person is a recipient of while privilege and a ‘good ol’ boy’ whose daddy gave him a ‘helping hand’!

[@feliperamos7276]

Another INBREB like CADET BONESPURS(draft dodger) given position of authority

[@twain3074]

Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.

[@annowens5019]

Beneficiary? It is the stench of their incredible hypocrisy and hyperbola that seems to elude Individuals such as: the 'hardworking' Senator Roger Wicker, that is offensive.

[@vivahernando1]

It's weird because the nominees are already Federal Judges ..... It's like going from AAA to Big leagues. By definition they are already qualified

[@ericmoore2236]

Have you seen some of the people who are federal judges I would not say that they all are clearly qualified bust most anyway

[@vivahernando1]

@@ericmoore2236 True, I remember McConnell was putting no experience intern level people in Federal benches but that is not the case with the pool of nominees rumored by Biden

[@kevinmoton7326]

This conversation is tiring. You could start a list of unqualified white men who have been given jobs because of their color that would be miles long

[@sarahf4.258]

Exactly. Well stated.

[@batgurrl]

Thanks Chis Hayes for this important reminder.

[@julielacaze3253]

Thanks for the Mississippi History Lesson. Mississippi makes Louisiana look chic and sophisticated

[@timdybala7127]

Ban systemic Anti-White-ism. Anti-racism is a code for anti-White.

[@caseycravens7062]

@@timdybala7127 You victimized or entitled? You've got to choose, because you can't be both.

[@christhomas3720]

@@timdybala7127 If that means anti you, I'm all for it.

[@bonniehall3428]

Oh no, Louisiana is more racist than MS, they just are sneaker. Alabama is even worst.

[@deborahmorales7096]

@@timdybala7127 your white fragility is cute.

[@desikansri]

Kudos to this great segment! Looks like sitting senators from Republican side need history lesson in this Black History Month.

[@leonardpereira7031]

Excellent reporting Chris - Wow - nepotism and "good ole boy" handshakes.

[@quincybirwood2629]

That was epic. Excellent investigative reporting. The only thing missing is a picture of Roger Wicker's face while trying to rebut the truth of this video history lesson.

[@edwardmartinez9459]

KKK GOP same!

[@Kingfisher1215]

Better hope Lujan recovers. And a couple of your geriatric senators don’t fall ill. 50-50 is now until Lujan recovers.

[@jmb3608]

@@Kingfisher1215 Siding with the geriatric, Republican, fascistic senators and representatives and their fake cult leader? Got it. You’re definitely on the right side of history… Edit: And copying and pasting the same post all over the place. Great too.

[@ljcmsw]

Excellent report that all should hear, especially high school U.S. History students.

[@t.e.8084]

University of Mississippi was a public college. Where anyone should have been able to go.

[@kaythegardener]

All public education in the South & border South, from K through college, was legally segregated by race under the Jim Crow laws!! In the North, education was informally segregated in most spots!!

[@curiouscat3384]

We need more history lessons like this. I hope Chris is taking up the mantle that Rachel has provided us for the last decade.

[@jeffbarron5500]

Chris out shines that creepy rachel every time he speaks

[@clovehitch1854]

Once again, thank you Chris Hayes. Learn so much about the big white underbelly.

[@ronkirk5099]

Pointing out GQP hypocrisy is a FULL time job and a growth industry. This is the kind of U.S. history the GQP wants covered up and for good reason - it shows just how repugnant they are.

[@joycepough2568]

Enjoyed the history lesson. Glad there was film footage to confirm.

[@howards8535]

Great history lesson reality check.

[@karltodd7313]

Vote blue 💙 22

[@michaelholtzman1463]

Excellent report!! WELL done Chris and team!... Can't burn or ban that! ( Yet)

[@dianebannister4591]

This was a very interesting presentation by Chris regarding Sen. Wicker and his views of anti affirmative action plus Mississippi's past.

[@democratpatriot6752]

Great Mike Wallace line ... "Their own busses?"

[@emmyabbottoriginals]

Good on you Chris and company!

[@alohadave13]

This was a great history lesson and I never learned any of this in school, sadly...

[@timdybala7127]

Ban systemic Anti-White-ism. Anti-racism is a code for anti-White.

[@malcadorthesigillite7840]

@@timdybala7127 If you think steps toward equality are anti-white you are part of the problem

[@waltlikker3988]

@@malcadorthesigillite7840 It's going beyond civil rights into special rights.

[@malcadorthesigillite7840]

@@waltlikker3988 You people really are blind. The other 8/9s of the court will still be white. As long as she is qualified why does it matter to you?

[@tm-pj4eb]

@@waltlikker3988 special rights which really is privilege of the ones claiming oppression. The irony .

[@philsarazen6619]

Good reporting, always is blended with a history lesson.

[@thomwessels2281]

Yeah, right.

[@bjornstahle4652]

@@thomwessels2281

[@agf1700]

@@thomwessels2281 👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻 Sedition supporting Trump Lickspittle.

[@henryhill1876]

Real talk 💯👍

[@Mr3sixty360]

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity - Martin Luther King Jr

[@virginiahall8822]

Thanks you for the history lesson. Mississippi will never change.

[@la_profe_negra]

Funny how Wicker didn't mention US Senator Blanche Bruce from Miss who was senior senator to the junior Miss senator Lucious Lamar. US Senator Blanche Bruce was the first Black senator to win a full senate term and was not barred from being seated. Sen. Bruce served his entire 6 yr term. But I guess since Sen. Bruce was black, well, he wasn't esteemed enough for Wicker to mention.

[@leagarner3675]

Excellent piece Chris. Keep this up. We need the context.

[@FabricatorFactory]

Lies deceit and creating mistrust was the Republicans game then and now. Time to vote them out.

[@waltlikker3988]

The Republican party of Lincoln ended slavery. During southern reconstruction, Democrats formed the KKK.

[@freefacts7590]

@@waltlikker3988 Republicans started as the liberal party.

[@waltlikker3988]

@@brupeboring2082 No they haven't. Democrats are still the purveyors of race mongering.

[@freefacts7590]

@@waltlikker3988 The KKK have and always will be conservatives, dumdum

[@dcs3609]

@@waltlikker3988 it's was and then when blacks became Democrats under FDR all the white supremacists bigots became Republicans. Most Republicans have ancestors who were Democrats in the south and fought to keep their slaves. Think Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Florida Confederacy. All formally Democrats flipped to Republicans now.

[@ReiAyanami8]

I swear, conservatism is all about preserving a status quo of prosperity for a select few at the expense of progress for other groups of people.

[@janethoward2155]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@thethaovatoquoc312]

You can put a clown in a castle but it doesn't make him a king - it just makes the entire Kingdom a circus.

[@rurdy2rk380]

I like that one!

[@robertpendergrass7996]

LOL!! Truth + Wisdom = Peace ✌ 🙏

[@everettseay8505]

Nice One!!😂😂🤣😅

[@janethoward2155]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@felixcoqui]

Keeping score for the supreme court. White men: 108 (95 in a row); Black women: Zero The time to fix this is now!

[@timdybala7127]

Ban systemic Anti-White-ism. Anti-racism is a code for anti-White.

[@ErnestTeeBass]

Asians?Native-Americans? Eskimos?

[@tm-pj4eb]

@@ErnestTeeBass exactly

[@waltlikker3988]

Appoint a Native American. They're far more deserving of the recognition. There are already two blacks appointed to the supreme court. Imagine a Native American sitting on the US Supreme Court.

[@joelwillis2043]

@@timdybala7127 cry more TIm

[@antonmoller624]

Funny that Wicker can’t recognise how the colour of his skin gave him such a boost in life. He probably thinks that if he was born black he would’ve been in the same seat 🤣

[@xpsxps1339]

Yes, he would be in the same seat - in the restroom, lol! (But it had to be after the separated restrooms were abolished.) But, nope! He only pretends he believes that his life would be the same if he were black; he very well knows - it wouldn't be so. And if he could, he would go back into times when the separated restrooms, classes, universities, etc., were reality. Because that reality advantaged him.

[@joy518]

it is time to vote all of the republicians and some democrats that have braces on their brain out of political office. this is the year 2022 not 1922!! thanks chris for the history lesson.

[@valevisa8429]

For a democrat you are not too bright at all,Joy.

[@aurora_occidentalis2248]

Not likely. Our Dem president is deeply unpopular. Even Stacey Abrams refused to be seen with him. Failed progressive policies were called out to a standing ovation this week at St. Patrick's Cathedral by officer Jason Rivera's widow. Crime and inflation are surging. Tsunami rojo 2022.

[@joy518]

@@aurora_occidentalis2248 he is a president not a king or dictator. crime is caused by the 'people in a society; to be violent, as a society if we do not like the criminal'' outcomes, then we must change the causes of unnecessary violence.

[@joy518]

@@valevisa8429 why would you think i am a democrat?

[@aurora_occidentalis2248]

@@joy518 All true, yet crime is also enabled by starry-eyed Woke policy: *Chicago’s Independence Day weekend marred by violence, with at least 108 people shot, 17 fatally* Chicago Tribune 7/6/21

[@theone31man]

Roger Wicker is probably one of the things they teach in CRT. Just saying.

[@jarrettreynolds4560]

CRT is garbage. I want to know why they are not covering Biden being a Dixiecrat several years ago?!

[@MR-in4yi]

PERFECT!!

[@danishbiochem]

@@jarrettreynolds4560 They should. Hope you support teaching of "CRT" then. haha.

[@emjay2045]

No one is teaching CRT. Upper law school… they won’t waste time on this Tool

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

@@jarrettreynolds4560 he still is.

[@beachbum6781]

Wicker's repetitive referral to the candidate being a, "recipient", of the very thing being viewed by SCOTUS, (Affirm. Action), speaks volumes.

[@antoniowade4166]

Way to go Chris you just educated a whole lot of you know who 👍💯.

[@vilstef6988]

Mississippi needs a black woman in the US Senate.

[@MR-in4yi]

Indiana needs a black woman in the U.S. Senate. Not the Russpublikkkns we now have.

[@thatoneguy8715]

@@MR-in4yi funny you put kkk in Republicans when the democrats started the kkk, and fought for slavery in 1860's and jim crow laws in the 1950s. Literally everything racist in the country has been brought put by democrats 🤣

[@thatoneguy8715]

@@MR-in4yi lets not forget about Joe biden himself saying when he first got into politics, "I will not send my kids to a racial jungle"

[@WoWhistorian]

@@thatoneguy8715 Funny how quick you guys are to dismiss the fact that the parties have actually switched over time, and the Democrats of those days are, in fact, the Republicans of today. You don't actually think that Lincoln, the man who fought the South and signed the Emancipation Proclamation would actually be a Republican, do you?

[@sunnyside2212]

@@thatoneguy8715 It’s a different party now. Wake up and learn your history.

[@susanford2388]

Roger Wicker was born in Mississippi in 1951 he is from a very different era. He would no doubt have had a maid at home etc. while growing up. He grew up with black people dying in his state & nothing happening to stop them. He was 14 when LBJ signed the voting rights act.

[@michaelodonnell824]

Be under no illusions - many White people born DECADES after the VRA, Share Wicker's racist beliefs. They have not changed and they will not change. Old Miss, the Segregationist College, Wicker's alma mater, is still churning out racists, like Wicker, today!

[@susanford2388]

@@michaelodonnell824 Sad but true.

[@mikekelley2877]

This country is better without Donald CHUMP continuing to pretend to be the president...

[@TheUMIA]

Trump may not be the President, but for some reason, he's stuck in your fragile head...

[@timdybala7127]

Ban systemic Anti-White-ism. Anti-racism is a code for anti-White.

[@mikekelley2877]

@@TheUMIA you got a problem with my strong head, then get lost...

[@TheUMIA]

@@mikekelley2877 "Strong head." 🤣

[@christhomas3720]

@@TheUMIA Yeah, because he's still holding rallies and spouting lies as he undermines democracy.

[@williams8953]

Biden should put 3 black women on the supreme court

[@steffir9506]

@OP 🎯🎯🎯

[@aurora_occidentalis2248]

Asian, white and Latinas need not apply.

[@neweraent6469]

GQP would start a war instantly lol 🤣

[@yayorandel6048]

You mean 3 democrat black women right? Because a person like would not support a republican one, which just shows your a fake.

[@williams8953]

@@yayorandel6048 let's hope they put trump guiliani in jail.

[@Invictus357]

“What’s got four eyes and can’t see?” MISSISSIPPI.

[@scrubjay93]

😂

[@dennishuffman785]

What has 4 eyes and can't see: MISSISSIPPI.

[@geoben1810]

Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their Country and save our Constitution and our DEMOCRACY! Excerise your paid for in BLOOD right to VOTE BLUE in 2022 and be prepared to exercise your 2nd Amendment rights too! 💙🇺🇸

[@juliohur4001]

Good one! I continue to see why its needed to purge these wacko's from decision making positions.

[@sunnyside2212]

The Supreme Court needs the perspective of an African-American woman judge. No one else on the Supreme Court can speak to the experience of African-American women except an African-American woman. SCOTUS really needs some black girl magic.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hi Sunny how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great. Do you have good weather over there today !

[@juniebugg9819]

Hello Friends - Here's an easy statement to remember and share: Vote BLUE in 2022. Do it once more in 2024!!! We will be in deep trouble if the republicans retake the House/Senate. They will immediately destroy all the good that's been done the past year. Please VOTE BLUE!!

[@kpowers9215]

You mean they’ll be tougher on crime, gas prices will be lower, people will actually need a valid ID to vote, our boarders will be safer, lower taxes? What monsters!!! But for real what good has happened this year ?

[@sarahf4.258]

@@kpowers9215 you can't even spell.

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

@@sarahf4.258 nice strawman argument.

[@SundayOgunmadewaO]

@@kpowers9215 If being tough on crime means ban books in schools, make guns more accessible to criminals on the streets and attempt to overthrow legitimate elections because you don't like the winners, then I don't want none of that. You complained about crimes but you are not willing to discuss the root cause of violent crimes- uncontrolled access to guns! Republicans have nothing to run on except culture wars and grievance politics!

[@altonbrek]

Chris, that was a genius historical tour. Good to know the backgrounds of the: People ' Who Live in Glass Houses'!

[@deemaverick987]

I was born in Mississippi. 10/1956. My parent's three surviving children were next to the next very last two genetation of children born on the Billy Duncan Plantation. To know the world you must first know Mississippi.

[@scrubjay93]

Now THAT is some American heritage.

[@anthonycraig274]

Mississippi around the world just means a place of racism.

[@edvaira6891]

I am reminded of a line of dialogue Gene Hackman yells in 1988’s MISSISSIPPI BURNING, when contemplating the “proud lineage of Mississippi senators”…”THESE PEOPLE CRAWLED OUT OF A SEWER!!”

[@IzeGlint]

Lol someone on KZbin said there’s no kkk in Mississippi, they must not live there

[@karlsauerwein2022]

Mississippi senator against a black woman being on the Supreme Court...Wow couldn't see that coming..

[@philliplopez8745]

His education ended when he was still in short pants . What most people believe is their knowledge is nothing more than prejudices established by the age of fifteen.

[@gabrielhinojosa3261]

Mississippi says no colors in our house and then denying their hate with excuses

[@sumernoel1553]

Well done! Wow. Just wow. 👏👏👏👏

[@melindamcafee1728]

I loved this History Lesson!

[@jobrien8974]

Wouldn’t it be great if schools taught actual history. 🧐

[@LadyAtheOnly]

It would, but I guess it depends on who you ask. There are millions that don't want this factual history taught in schools.

[@kingpest13]

I don't mind Chris Hayes. I don't really agree with everything and every spin but in general he seems to dig and let the story unfold.

[@MR-in4yi]

This is INFORMATION WE NEED TO KNOW!!!! THANK YOU CHRIS. Now let's watch the VOTE!

[@earlmorton6265]

Republicans. Seriously... What good can be accomplished with them? I'm in my 70s. The only one I can think of is Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was a Republican. Wasn't he.

[@scrubjay93]

Nixon actually signed most of the strongest environmental laws we still use, including the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, etc. It was due to overwhelming popularity of these issues, just as climate change is popular with young people today too. And really, after Trump, Nixon looks like an angel in hindsight in terms of being corrupt. But def a racist.

[@leighewinson9473]

The Supreme Court should look like and represent all Americans

[@teckyoon4280]

I wuld like to see Wicker's NAZI and KKK membership card.

[@spartahill]

Though I consider myself well educated and informed of the topic at hand, it ceases to amaze me how much I've yet to learn of the systems and institutions predicated on preserving the status quo of social and political discord. Yet, I'm hopeful in the knowledge that the minds of the many remain open towards the necessity of change. My sincere thanks to you and your organization for the candor and courage not to sit idly by and do nothing.

[@Miapetdragon69]

That last guy he should be careful his KKK out fit is showing

[@jasono5178]

Great explanation Chris. Love your show

[@emjay2045]

They’ll have to answer for that HATE

[@monicahill9741]

Keep doing this important work Chris!!!💙🇺🇸👍🏾😊

[@michellewalters4484]

Excellent reporting. I love fact based information.

[@lotwizzard1748]

everything segregated Except the buses. Rosa Parks had him stumped

[@freethinkinmelanin6795]

They saw how much money was loss during bus boycotts. 🤐

[@andreaharkless8735]

A great history lesson👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kelleywimberley5581]

Did you know that the first affirmative action in the USA was the GI bill?

[@walternicolas6927]

Hi Kelley how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great. Do you have good weather over there today !

[@ellenlewis9860]

Will these old white men never die.

[@Derah_OG]

Well Chris, as someone who is not from the US, I for one thank you for the history lesson. I didn't know any of that stuff and I truly found it utterly fascinating.

[@janethoward2155]

Thats only the tip of the needle in america..

[@roadrunner2869]

The Supreme Court needs to be suspended from hearing cases. That’s how bad it is. It just can not be.

[@dorothyriddle5823]

Thank God for Bernie Thompson!

[@1p6t1gms]

Perhaps when they speak of pulling up your bootstraps they are talking about jackboots?

[@sueferguson7288]

Gee what about Clarence Thomas....I seem to remember he is a black man. So to balance it out, a black woman should be on the court! This is of course based on her "creds"... It's about time!!

[@sclogse1]

How'd you like a middle aged white guy telling other white folks what black people want? Way to rock the house, Chris.

[@tosca...]

Bam!!! Let's hope this history lesson sinks in! 🙏🏻

[@rickygranderson9625]

The name Roger Wicker sounds like a cartoon character. It's because he is a cartoon. What a joke!

[@jon-lukeport4673]

Ah yes, another fine southern "gentleman." A boil on the rump of humanity.

[@antoniobarriosartistry9288]

It’s time for a black woman to be seated on the court And to make the court Into a minimum of five women seated Women out number men and women vote more than men Equal representation

[@delberthageman1152]

You know exactly how this bigot will vote we need to get them all out of this Senate get them all out of politics.