playing the race card to get votes
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Reflecting on race and white privilege in the 2008 elections
I think this is a brilliant piece by Tim and speaks to the underlying racial problem that will NEVER be discussed in mainstream discourse under the current regime of ideology, but which is critical to have exactly because of the current ideological regime in control.
Here's an excerpt:
"For those who still can’t grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.
White privilege is when you can get pregnant at seventeen like Bristol Palin and everyone is quick to insist that your life and that of your family is a personal matter, and that no one has a right to judge you or your parents, because “every family has challenges,” even as black and Latino families with similar “challenges” are regularly typified as irresponsible, pathological and arbiters of social decay.
White privilege is when you can call yourself a “fuckin’ redneck,” like Bristol Palin’s boyfriend does, and talk about how if anyone messes with you, you'll “kick their fuckin' ass,” and talk about how you like to “shoot shit” for fun, and still be viewed as a responsible, all-American boy (and a great son-in-law to be) rather than a thug...white privilege is the only thing that could possibly allow someone to become president when he has voted with George W. Bush 90 percent of the time, even as unemployment is skyrocketing, people are losing their homes, inflation is rising, and the U.S. is increasingly isolated from world opinion, just because white voters aren’t sure about that whole “change” thing. Ya know, it’s just too vague and ill-defined, unlike, say, four more years of the same, which is very concrete and certain…
White privilege is, in short, the problem."
Read the link for full story. I think this is a brilliant piece by Tim and speaks to the underlying racial problem that will NEVER be discussed in mainstream discou... more -
You might be a racist if...
The race for President of the United States of America will be between Sen. Barack Obama of IL and Sen. John McCain of AZ. There are some stark differences between these candidates. Plenty of sensibly logical reasons to oppose or support either of them. Sen. Obama is fresh on the scene and does lack some experience. Sen. McCain is older and more experienced but change seems to be the mantra this year so either attribute can be used for and against each candidate.
Both Senators have colorful relationships with arguably nefarious individuals. Ayers, Keating - Haggee, Wright all dubious associates of both candidates. Guilt by association should probably be left to parolees and ghosts of the McCarthy era.
However, if at this point your argument against Sen. Obama is based in a flag pin - YOU might be a racist.
-If your argument has anything to do with patriotism or lack there of, YOU might be a racist.
-If you believe Sen. Obama might be an undercover Muslim you might be an undercover idiot and a racist.
-If you think Sen. Obama is a separatist or a black supremacist in any way YOU are probably a racist.
-If you think the son of mixed parents, raised by a single mom that went to school on scholarships and student loans is too elitist to be president - YOU might be a racist.
In short there are many good reasons to not like either candidate and it is your prerogative to chose any number of them. But if you find yourself making an argument based on any of the above or anything else equally petty then you may want to do a little self examination and determine what your true motivations are. The race for President of the United States of America will be between Sen. Barack Obama of IL and Sen. John McCain of AZ. There are s... more
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