To move forward, we need to stop pretending it hasn't been a fascist, racist, evil empire from the very beginning. (Slavery is literally referenced in the Constitution). If you didn't notice until now, you are white and not paying attention. 
No hate intended, just true.
@anolandria I mean the Nazis were inspired by Manifest Destiny and Jim Crow, so it's kinda stupid to try and link it back the other way around.
@sememmon Yep, solid point. 