On civility... [View all]
What kind of person is calling for civility and decorum in these times, with that message targeted primarily at Democrats/liberals/progressives?
I mean, what is their socioeconomic status, as well as their personality type?
My experience is that I see primarily politically and socially moderate white people calling for civility, both political and apolitical types. They seem to have given up on Trumpers being civil, but expect those under attack from Trumpism to uphold "niceness." Those I see calling for civility and chastising anyone on the left speaking out and standing up forcefully are those who don't seem to have been impacted by the oppression of Trumpism or systemic racism and classism.
Most of us speaking out forcefully using whateverthefuck language we so choose that conveys our message have been impacted. We have skin in the game, so to speak, and/or we are fighting against oppression of people who are marginalized and under attack. We're also fighting against overt corruption.
Niceness is a key aspect of what has gotten us here. (Being "nice" and "polite" is very different from being genuinely kind, btw.)
The right-wing has been uncivil since the advent of right-wing radio, suggesting violence against The Other (which includes Dems) every step of the way. Make no mistake: People perceived as on the left are seen as evil by Trump's base. Many of them want to, quite literally, annihilate us.
This is no time to be "nice" in the face of all the hatred, violence of all types, and corruption. In my strong opinion, it makes us Good Germans. It doesn't mean we have to be evil in return, but to remain silent or placate their hatefulness in the name of civility isn't helping anyone but Trump, Putin, etc.
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