From Greek myths to Romeo and Juliet to Twilight, we’re told stories of how worth it peril and anguish can be, so long as what you get in return is our very rigid definition of love

I feel like, when Trump inevitably wins a second term because white people didn’t feel inspired by whoever was chosen to be the Democratic candidate, and we’re on the brink of nuclear war, we should just frame the Splinter this article and the comments section under it.

Obama 2016: “There’s too much at stake to stay home or protest vote.”

I am always amazed by what a clear vision people have for what other people should do, but haven’t a clue what they should or could do.

KIDS ARE BEING MOLESTED BY DELICIOUS PIZZA!

+1 tinfoil hat.

The nerve on these fucking people.

ABANDON HIS PUBLIC?

Leading the opposition to Trump and his policies is the last thing Obama should be doing.

We didn’t deserve him the first time, Hamilton. We don’t deserve him now. Clearly Trump, and the trump voters have showed us this.

It would appear that Obama must continue to play the “Magical Negro” role until white liberals are satisfied with his overall performance.

How can he do all this altruistic shit you expect of him when almost all of his time is dedicated to running the Deep State?

He only had the most stressful job in the fucking world for eight fucking years. He’s a fucking private fucking citizen and can do whatever the fuck he wants.

Damon Young at the Root summed this up pretty well in his piece on Monday.

It’s not intended to change their perceptions, it’s so they can’t claim ignorance when they’re caught harassing people at work.

Yvan eht Nioj!

Wait, wait, wait, are you saying that Owen Wilson is in a higher class of acting than Stanley Tucci?? I like watching Owen Wilson a lot but he’s a little one-note to be very kind about it. He is a pretty brilliant writer though. IIRC his career started with he, his brothers, and Wes Anderson making movies together.…

Was it the ICMA Conference in Kansas City?

Well, of course he did. Macho men of color have as much trouble with homophobia in their own communities as they do with WOC who are straight-talkers even when they’re also straight women.

I’m going to be even more specific about how cruel and stupid this comment is.