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Garrett78

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44. This is one of the most important truths to convey to folks. Racism enables crony capitalism.

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:36 AM

Dec 2017

This is in sync with what I was getting across in the following thread a little while back: "A fundamental misunderstanding of the relationship between economic and social justice."

As for how Redneck Revolt responds to bogus accusations of so-called "reverse racism," I offer up Robin DiAngelo's definition of racism. Racism, she said, is "an act or a dynamic that is backed by the weight of history, legal authority and institutional control." In other words, there is no such thing as "reverse racism." It's nothing more than a tool used to obfuscate.

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Redneck Revolt Says Deal With Racism First, Then Economics [View all] JHan Dec 2017 OP

Yes - racism was at the root of housing discrimination at the beginning ehrnst Dec 2017 #1

Yep, and it was seen in the compromises with the dixiecrats when the New Deal was being formulated. JHan Dec 2017 #4

The biggest reason for white opposition to a more fair economic system JI7 Dec 2017 #2

You have to deal with them AT LEAST simultaneously. Caliman73 Dec 2017 #3

yes, and it's gonna take a lot of deprogramming to get this through.. JHan Dec 2017 #7

The Conservative Moral Hierarchy fleabiscuit Dec 2017 #5

love lakoff.. great link fleabiscuit. thanks. JHan Dec 2017 #6

You're welcome. George Lakoff is more relevant as ever. nt fleabiscuit Dec 2017 #16

Yep... sheshe2 Dec 2017 #9

Thank you sheshe2! nt fleabiscuit Dec 2017 #17

K&R Gothmog Dec 2017 #8

Yep. sheshe2 Dec 2017 #10

.. JHan Dec 2017 #15

"Our entire capitalist system is built on a bedrock of White supremacy." NurseJackie Dec 2017 #11

Solve nothing until we have justice for all. Eliot Rosewater Dec 2017 #12

I haven't heard of Redneck Revolt before. brer cat Dec 2017 #13

They're worth a follow on FB :) JHan Dec 2017 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Dec 2017 #18

K&R. Good read, Jhan lunamagica Dec 2017 #19

Great editorial Gothmog Dec 2017 #20

Their site is a great resource as well: JHan Dec 2017 #21

These are not Democrats. They are far far left and they don't represent America Alea Dec 2017 #22

I'm aware of their views JHan Dec 2017 #23

No argument there, I agree. At least they're talking about it. Alea Dec 2017 #24

Yup, I see some benefit there even if I don't agree with them 100% on everything. JHan Dec 2017 #25

Hell of a lot better than the Trumpster Rednecks. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #27

do you decide to just not talk politics with him? JHan Dec 2017 #28

I try to avoid it, but there is always tension, even though he Alice11111 Dec 2017 #29

thanks for sharing. JHan Dec 2017 #30

It is, and it makes me angry at those in my family. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #36

I hope it doesn't lead to a civil war situation. JHan Dec 2017 #37

Truly, it is being dismantled. RW attacks on the press, CNN, NYT, Alice11111 Dec 2017 #38

it just occured to me their approach is fascinating for another reason.. JHan Dec 2017 #26

K&R betsuni Dec 2017 #31

Fascinating JustAnotherGen Dec 2017 #32

yep. JHan Dec 2017 #33

By the way, thank you for mentioning Isenberg's "White Trash." betsuni Dec 2017 #34

yeah I can't recommend it enough although.. JHan Dec 2017 #35

Excellent Post Me. Dec 2017 #39

I like these folks when they talk about race relations. The Polack MSgt Dec 2017 #40

K&R Jamaal510 Dec 2017 #41

Healthcare as a right should appeal to all of their senses. NCTraveler Dec 2017 #42

If only, their messed up values prevent them seeing the light on that one. JHan Dec 2017 #43

This is one of the most important truths to convey to folks. Racism enables crony capitalism. Garrett78 Dec 2017 #44

thx Garrett, that is a great post. JHan Dec 2017 #45