Above the Fray?
Well I commented on my discus about it, but might as well make some points of mine be known in the latest fight between the HIIC (POTUS) and four brave reps (4BR)[1]. Note that I'm not going to delve into the idea that Trump merely tweets to distract from bigger issues (like his r-ship with Epstein and other issues that loom bigger than his outrageous tweets). [2]
Still, reading this article over at the Times was depressing to say the least. But I want to give my thoughts on this odd way of framing any discussion, especially when non-whites venture to say something the right doesn't like. Know that I don't think that "if you don't like it leave" is even relevant. Having come from the right wing myself, I am particularly aware of this and how it's essentially a kind of tic of white supremacy. (same with the signs I see on big trucks that state: if you don't like the US flag leave. Ok, but make it double so for those who wave the flag of treason known as the Confederate flag... oh wait, there's silence on that one from the right)
Take, for example, Trump himself. If his entire campaign wasn't a elongated complaint about America, I'm not sure what was. But that's the thing with many people on the right (some in the center too)... they are well aware of this hypocrisy, but they don't really give a fuck. They can complain all they want. It's fine. However, anyone they consider lower on the hierarchy of races better not complain. [3] Note some of the comments in that article:
Which is absolutely disgusting and should be called what it is. [4] Of course, here on this blog you know I will.
What are your thoughts on any of this? [5]
[1] Given this country's history on attacking, in deadly ways, minorities who speak out, they are indeed brave.
[2] This focus of the media on Trump's "palace intrigue" (as indeed our entertainment minded media is apt to do for even other presidents) rather than the substance is important. Nevertheless, the whole "go back to where you came from" directed at people of color is a large marker of white supremacy (three were born here, Obama received similar treatment with birtherism and we know plenty of whites who are as socialist who never get the same treatment..) and it points to how if things are outrageous enough they must be dealt with. So this is an example of yeah, you kinda have to pay attention.
Also note how Trump pretty much polls his words via reaction of the crowds... (this was said to be the main reason he chose "build that wall", it was because the crowd cheered the words). So when he tried each name, of course the most middle "American" sounding one (Presley) got no boos. Think on that. The people probably don't know anything about the women except they have foreign sounding names and are punching above their station... So the next day, Trump says three reps instead of four. Not surprising, is it? It's a game to him. A reality show. But it's dire for many.
[3] Now, I could write a book on the range of views on the right regarding race or simply how much money you have. I could definitely write about the change of tack from their view on the economy in 2016 to what it was the moment Trump got elected. IOW being a loud carnival barker works, unfortunately. There is no evidence (maybe you could say the stock market as result of buybacks is doing better, but does that really get to everyone?). Also I should note that since this "fight" started, Trump as remained rock steady in polls and one could even say he went up slightly.
[4] This goes for almost anything from people who try to call them Communists (like Graham, who also brought back the "never say anything bad about a president if he's GOP" trope I remember from Bush's days).
[5] Of course the article has some trope about communism and what not. Or socialism. I'm not sure such arguments are worth my breath. Remember anything the GOP doesn't like is just that. In the mean time CC continues apace and our death cult (yes, GOP is worse than ISIS at this point) continues to short circuit democracy to stay in power.
That being said, this "go back" if you're the wrong color and type is in full effect. Note that it was started in Obama's time but has now gone full crazy. Veterans are kicked out (some after being here for decades and having served their time). Trump is also going for naturalized citizens (almost always of color) in the civil courts because he doesn't have to prove intent of fraud. So, IOW, if some random person or your lawyer was sketchy, you'll get fucked. And look, I don't make the Nazi comparison lightly. In the end, there's much difference between Germany and here (much of the cruelty here is baked into the culture more so than in Germany, I'd say, and never forget the lead-addled minds of the older generation), but after reading Arendt, I remember distinctly the start of the Nazi program where they kicked out Jews who weren't German and did so gleefully. We're there now.
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Still, reading this article over at the Times was depressing to say the least. But I want to give my thoughts on this odd way of framing any discussion, especially when non-whites venture to say something the right doesn't like. Know that I don't think that "if you don't like it leave" is even relevant. Having come from the right wing myself, I am particularly aware of this and how it's essentially a kind of tic of white supremacy. (same with the signs I see on big trucks that state: if you don't like the US flag leave. Ok, but make it double so for those who wave the flag of treason known as the Confederate flag... oh wait, there's silence on that one from the right)
Take, for example, Trump himself. If his entire campaign wasn't a elongated complaint about America, I'm not sure what was. But that's the thing with many people on the right (some in the center too)... they are well aware of this hypocrisy, but they don't really give a fuck. They can complain all they want. It's fine. However, anyone they consider lower on the hierarchy of races better not complain. [3] Note some of the comments in that article:
“They happen to be black or colored,” Dennis Kovach, 82, said of the women, as he watered the lawn of his home near the lake this weekend. “But I don’t think that viewpoint is a racist viewpoint. I think it’s — quit the bitching, if you don’t like it, do something different about it.”I mean, these are house reps and they are trying to do something about it. In fact, that's their whole job is doing something afuckingbout it. But, of course, you wouldn't think that from hearing it from these people. What they mean to say is that don't complain if you're not white.
Which is absolutely disgusting and should be called what it is. [4] Of course, here on this blog you know I will.
What are your thoughts on any of this? [5]
[1] Given this country's history on attacking, in deadly ways, minorities who speak out, they are indeed brave.
[2] This focus of the media on Trump's "palace intrigue" (as indeed our entertainment minded media is apt to do for even other presidents) rather than the substance is important. Nevertheless, the whole "go back to where you came from" directed at people of color is a large marker of white supremacy (three were born here, Obama received similar treatment with birtherism and we know plenty of whites who are as socialist who never get the same treatment..) and it points to how if things are outrageous enough they must be dealt with. So this is an example of yeah, you kinda have to pay attention.
Also note how Trump pretty much polls his words via reaction of the crowds... (this was said to be the main reason he chose "build that wall", it was because the crowd cheered the words). So when he tried each name, of course the most middle "American" sounding one (Presley) got no boos. Think on that. The people probably don't know anything about the women except they have foreign sounding names and are punching above their station... So the next day, Trump says three reps instead of four. Not surprising, is it? It's a game to him. A reality show. But it's dire for many.
[3] Now, I could write a book on the range of views on the right regarding race or simply how much money you have. I could definitely write about the change of tack from their view on the economy in 2016 to what it was the moment Trump got elected. IOW being a loud carnival barker works, unfortunately. There is no evidence (maybe you could say the stock market as result of buybacks is doing better, but does that really get to everyone?). Also I should note that since this "fight" started, Trump as remained rock steady in polls and one could even say he went up slightly.
[4] This goes for almost anything from people who try to call them Communists (like Graham, who also brought back the "never say anything bad about a president if he's GOP" trope I remember from Bush's days).
[5] Of course the article has some trope about communism and what not. Or socialism. I'm not sure such arguments are worth my breath. Remember anything the GOP doesn't like is just that. In the mean time CC continues apace and our death cult (yes, GOP is worse than ISIS at this point) continues to short circuit democracy to stay in power.
That being said, this "go back" if you're the wrong color and type is in full effect. Note that it was started in Obama's time but has now gone full crazy. Veterans are kicked out (some after being here for decades and having served their time). Trump is also going for naturalized citizens (almost always of color) in the civil courts because he doesn't have to prove intent of fraud. So, IOW, if some random person or your lawyer was sketchy, you'll get fucked. And look, I don't make the Nazi comparison lightly. In the end, there's much difference between Germany and here (much of the cruelty here is baked into the culture more so than in Germany, I'd say, and never forget the lead-addled minds of the older generation), but after reading Arendt, I remember distinctly the start of the Nazi program where they kicked out Jews who weren't German and did so gleefully. We're there now.
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