So many quotable lines, but "that's the danger of indulging poisonous ideologies and giving credit for even sight restraint; it makes hate sound reasonable."
A recent example of that happening is the aftermath of the Kirk murder. One well known liberal substack commentator called Kirk an impressive, political activist. Then there was the shame of House Democrats who signed on to the House Republicans resolution on Kirk that seems to do just what this post warned of - making Kirk seem mainstream and thus reasonable.
"The platform might be digital now, but the worldview was inherited. Both spaces reward loyalty, amplify cruelty, and teach young people that the contempt for someone else’s humanity can be messaged through “political wit.”
High-profile guys like Trump and Charlie Kirk getting applause for their dog-whistle "wit" legitimizes and perpetuates this vehicle for xenophobia, racism, and anomy. It also substitutes these features for actual democratic action and governance. We are what we "eat" here.
These not really so young fascists just spout the shit they heard in their good "christian" homes while growing up. Obviously, many of them have not "grown up," even at age 35.
What the h*ll is wrong with people in this country? White humans are a small minority. Deal with it. If you can't embrace living in a country with a rainbow of human hues, go somewhere everyone is White like you. Russia is a good choice. Maybe Hungary. Or find an uninhabited area and start your own. Wake up and smell the reality.
Either I had not remembered these Citizens Councils or had forgotten about them? What a shame. Even though I sometimes heard nice things about black people growing up, or sometimes heard not so nice things, I have tried to accept people for who they are and appreciate the differences and likenesses. My brown skinned high school boyfriend seemed accepted by my family. But years later my younger brother told me how uncomfortable he was with my parents and his prom date of a darker hue. Seems we realize that our country and world may be somewhat different but that is no reason to scorn or hate. Glad I wasn't so aware of the ugliness years ago. Wish I didn't see it now.
These tag-sale Alex P. Keatons were carefully taught by parents who grew up suckling on the teat of Ronald Reagan's Hollywood-glossed racism, misogyny, cruelty, etc.
Wonderful post - even if hopping mad reading it.
So many quotable lines, but "that's the danger of indulging poisonous ideologies and giving credit for even sight restraint; it makes hate sound reasonable."
A recent example of that happening is the aftermath of the Kirk murder. One well known liberal substack commentator called Kirk an impressive, political activist. Then there was the shame of House Democrats who signed on to the House Republicans resolution on Kirk that seems to do just what this post warned of - making Kirk seem mainstream and thus reasonable.
Agreed.
"The platform might be digital now, but the worldview was inherited. Both spaces reward loyalty, amplify cruelty, and teach young people that the contempt for someone else’s humanity can be messaged through “political wit.”
High-profile guys like Trump and Charlie Kirk getting applause for their dog-whistle "wit" legitimizes and perpetuates this vehicle for xenophobia, racism, and anomy. It also substitutes these features for actual democratic action and governance. We are what we "eat" here.
These not really so young fascists just spout the shit they heard in their good "christian" homes while growing up. Obviously, many of them have not "grown up," even at age 35.
So, let's see. Who are we talking about? Inhuman "people" who don't think twice about starving others?
I don't think we should have anything to do with them, do you?
What the h*ll is wrong with people in this country? White humans are a small minority. Deal with it. If you can't embrace living in a country with a rainbow of human hues, go somewhere everyone is White like you. Russia is a good choice. Maybe Hungary. Or find an uninhabited area and start your own. Wake up and smell the reality.
(BTW, I'm a redhead with very fair skin.)
With ya. Being descendants doesn't mean we don't long for equality. In fact, it should increase that sentiment.
Either I had not remembered these Citizens Councils or had forgotten about them? What a shame. Even though I sometimes heard nice things about black people growing up, or sometimes heard not so nice things, I have tried to accept people for who they are and appreciate the differences and likenesses. My brown skinned high school boyfriend seemed accepted by my family. But years later my younger brother told me how uncomfortable he was with my parents and his prom date of a darker hue. Seems we realize that our country and world may be somewhat different but that is no reason to scorn or hate. Glad I wasn't so aware of the ugliness years ago. Wish I didn't see it now.
P.S. I really had thought the younger generations were doing better than this.
These tag-sale Alex P. Keatons were carefully taught by parents who grew up suckling on the teat of Ronald Reagan's Hollywood-glossed racism, misogyny, cruelty, etc.