Let me add a few things, some user.  First, I apologize for my cultural rant.  Not for my opinions, but for attitude with which I stated them.   I shouldn't write first thing in the morning.  I'll try to do better.  You might have guessed that the issue is near and dear to my heart.  

While I disagree with your view regarding what divides the country, and what is and is not past (are you not aware of the Standing Rock protest that has caught international attention?) - I very much appreciate your civility and willingness to engage.   I also disagree that the oppressive white man talk is pure racism.  I disagree very much.  It would take a lot to explain why I disagree, a lot of comparison between cultures, a lot of history.   I can only hope that you will allow the possibility to enter your mind that there might be something to my perspective.  

I wish to reiterate, I know how it feels to have to face the things I discuss as a white person. It took years for me to work through it.