Amen. A good example of the denial and hypocrisy you’re describing is the call of MAGA enablers for Dems to stop calling Twimp a fascist bc it might incite would-be assassins, when Twimp himself incites violence with his lies constantly— he has called for executions of disloyal (to him, not the Constitution) generals and laughed at the violent attempted murder of Paul Pelosi. See also Heather Cox Richardson’s letter today on Fascism. Call it what it is. Mince no words. Fight Fascist mind control. Thank you.
Re "Marginalized groups are routinely the target of hatred in the US." Maybe marginalized groups are the target of hatred all the time, everywhere. I write about Maya civilization and briefly touched on Caste War of Yucatán, with 1543 origins that began when a Spanish conqueror stole Maya land displacing Maya who had been there forever. Full-fledged warfare didn't begin until 1840s, but lasted till 1915. Old grudges die hard. Your original statement started me thinking about the world's inequality structure, again. The Maya demanded accountability, and a MX Revolution general in 1915 canceled debt labor freeing 60k Maya (marginalized) from 350 yrs of indentured servitude. Sorry about the tangent. All the points in today's post are so pertinent and relevant. So much history has similar stories. It's just unreal that we have to be on this side of history now. (of course we've taken so much for granted). Have you read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn? Though I do not believe philosophy will save us, perspective sometimes gives me optimism, and I need that right now. Great post btw.
America has always had a love/hate relationship with immigrants. They loved the free and cheap labor immigrants provide, but hate the idea that they would have the same rights as other American citizens, namely white citizens. I truly find it ironic when white Americans tell minorities, who are also American, to "Go back to the country you came from." Specifically if it's black Americans that they are talking to. Well, I wish someone would respond, "If your white ancestors hadn't dragged my black ancestors here in chains, I wouldn't even be here." Also, people are constantly forgetting that white Americans are also descended from immigrants. But you can't tell them that.
The current threat of immigrants on Americans being reported by right wing organizations is so much propaganda. We, as Americans, are more likely to be assaulted and killed by domestic terrorists. By this I mean all the Neo-Nazi and White Supremacy militia groups and school shooters. These are largely composed of white men. But instead of acknowledging this, we do nothing as a country but send "Thoughts and Prayers."
I would like you, for just a moment, to imagine if these groups were minorities, particularly black men. For example, the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. If they had been black people, there would have been a blood bath. The government would've sent in the National Guard, and possibly other branches of the military. Hundreds of people would have been slaughtered. There would have been no question that they would be considered a threat.
But, because it was mostly white Americans, the Republican party was able to "white wash" (pun intended) the events and what happened on January 6th. America has always been racist. The Republican party has just gone back to the roots of our country and put it on full display. This is not a bug in the system, it is one of the main features. Racism was always baked in the cake for this country. The problem is, if we elect the wrong person for President, a lot of the minority communities are going to be targeted and persecuted. And unfortunately, half of our nation not only doesn't see a problem with it, they embrace it.
I have been aware and spoken of marginalized people since I was a young teen after reading The Massacre at Wounded Knee, the stories of the Trail of Tears, and following up on stories of others who have been marginalized for centuries. These have been the subject of many sermons shared with congregations over the years. Some became advocates for others and some thought I was being political. The best we can do is to help magnify the testimony of those who have experienced these prejudices and walk beside them as they struggle to be heard.
Amen. A good example of the denial and hypocrisy you’re describing is the call of MAGA enablers for Dems to stop calling Twimp a fascist bc it might incite would-be assassins, when Twimp himself incites violence with his lies constantly— he has called for executions of disloyal (to him, not the Constitution) generals and laughed at the violent attempted murder of Paul Pelosi. See also Heather Cox Richardson’s letter today on Fascism. Call it what it is. Mince no words. Fight Fascist mind control. Thank you.
Thank you! Heather Cox Richardson is wonderful!
If you read nothing else today, read this!
Re "Marginalized groups are routinely the target of hatred in the US." Maybe marginalized groups are the target of hatred all the time, everywhere. I write about Maya civilization and briefly touched on Caste War of Yucatán, with 1543 origins that began when a Spanish conqueror stole Maya land displacing Maya who had been there forever. Full-fledged warfare didn't begin until 1840s, but lasted till 1915. Old grudges die hard. Your original statement started me thinking about the world's inequality structure, again. The Maya demanded accountability, and a MX Revolution general in 1915 canceled debt labor freeing 60k Maya (marginalized) from 350 yrs of indentured servitude. Sorry about the tangent. All the points in today's post are so pertinent and relevant. So much history has similar stories. It's just unreal that we have to be on this side of history now. (of course we've taken so much for granted). Have you read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn? Though I do not believe philosophy will save us, perspective sometimes gives me optimism, and I need that right now. Great post btw.
America has always had a love/hate relationship with immigrants. They loved the free and cheap labor immigrants provide, but hate the idea that they would have the same rights as other American citizens, namely white citizens. I truly find it ironic when white Americans tell minorities, who are also American, to "Go back to the country you came from." Specifically if it's black Americans that they are talking to. Well, I wish someone would respond, "If your white ancestors hadn't dragged my black ancestors here in chains, I wouldn't even be here." Also, people are constantly forgetting that white Americans are also descended from immigrants. But you can't tell them that.
The current threat of immigrants on Americans being reported by right wing organizations is so much propaganda. We, as Americans, are more likely to be assaulted and killed by domestic terrorists. By this I mean all the Neo-Nazi and White Supremacy militia groups and school shooters. These are largely composed of white men. But instead of acknowledging this, we do nothing as a country but send "Thoughts and Prayers."
I would like you, for just a moment, to imagine if these groups were minorities, particularly black men. For example, the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. If they had been black people, there would have been a blood bath. The government would've sent in the National Guard, and possibly other branches of the military. Hundreds of people would have been slaughtered. There would have been no question that they would be considered a threat.
But, because it was mostly white Americans, the Republican party was able to "white wash" (pun intended) the events and what happened on January 6th. America has always been racist. The Republican party has just gone back to the roots of our country and put it on full display. This is not a bug in the system, it is one of the main features. Racism was always baked in the cake for this country. The problem is, if we elect the wrong person for President, a lot of the minority communities are going to be targeted and persecuted. And unfortunately, half of our nation not only doesn't see a problem with it, they embrace it.
I have been aware and spoken of marginalized people since I was a young teen after reading The Massacre at Wounded Knee, the stories of the Trail of Tears, and following up on stories of others who have been marginalized for centuries. These have been the subject of many sermons shared with congregations over the years. Some became advocates for others and some thought I was being political. The best we can do is to help magnify the testimony of those who have experienced these prejudices and walk beside them as they struggle to be heard.
If this trend continues to metastasize, the carcinogenic koolaid will be in mothers milk.
Wolves in Elephant's Clothing: Trump, Epstein, and the GOP’s Twisted Legacy
The party that preaches family values while enabling abuse, spreading lies, and betraying the innocent in pursuit of power.
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