Maybe it is because I am a socialist, but I am more interested in the growing poverty in the American nation, which is what I ascribe to
Trump's popularity.
It is interesting how the greater the number of homeless Americans I currently see as time passes, the more desperate some appear to mention the past evils of racism.
Restated, the greater the current poverty of Americans is, the more the evils of racism is brought up.
The increasing poverty in America is closely tied to the legacy of systemic racism, which has kept marginalized communities economically oppressed for centuries. Homelessness and economic inequality cannot be fully addressed without recognizing the role racism has played in creating and perpetuating these disparities. Additionally, the current homelessness crisis is deeply connected to the housing issues in our country and the government’s failure to effectively address them. That being said, I also agree that the primary issue I focus on is the class divide.
Segregation is probably organic, I think we can see that. It's the goal of Justice For All that rocks the boat. In any case I have come to agree with some black thinkers who like me, always wondered why they didn't just build excellent schools for everyone and let them choose where to go instead of this crude experiment in social engineering that didn't resolve the root issues because those are issues that only resolved by people being morally persuaded as the vast majority of Americans have been persuaded for how many decades now? There are no laws and nobody suggesting any laws that would result in segregation. Now let's get back to burning our draft cards and burning bras.
Segregation wasn’t something that just happened naturally—it was created by laws and policies that kept people of different races separated. Saying that desegregation was just a ‘social engineering experiment’ ignores the fact that it was about giving Black people equal access to things like education and jobs that they were deliberately denied for so long. Moral persuasion alone won’t fix systemic racism; we need laws and policies to address the ongoing inequalities that still exist today, like unequal schools, the prison system, and economic disparities. The fight for real equality is far from over.
Absolutely, the government policies literally created the Jim Crow cities. And when there were enough Blacks in power, they did the same to their own people. Nothing was more cynical than the way that housing was re-arranged in cities like Chicago where Blacks gave up miles of residential neighborhoods for "deluxe apartments in the sky". That's why it's such a joke to have politicians lecture we the people on how we need to treat our neighbors better. But then I was just told by Joy Reid that a black woman was something I " had never seen before".
It was pretty long ago. Long enough not to have color photographs. Long enough that no one alive remembers it who isn't on hospice.
Time to face the future now kids. Plenty of things to do besides stare into the rear-view mirror hoping for one last shred of immersive historical wisdom.
Everyone is aware of the past. No one needs to be more aware. We all get it. Thanks for what is hopefully our last reminder before we turn toward tomorrow.. Yeah, that was cringe, but you know..
It never went away. It's in force all around Bethlehem, Jenin, Hebron, Nablus, and all over occupied Palestine, as a matter of fact. A person of color is not allowed to travel on the highways, or anywhere freely, or do anything in the same manner as the white folks who moved there from Brooklyn, Queens, LA, or elsewhere.
Go figure, but don't figure too hard. You might not like the figures. Then again, maybe you will.
I was a schoolboy when Brown was decided and have watched the panorama expand since. I know this one thing for sure. As long as we talk about racism we’re going to continue talking about racism. I thought for a few years we had a chance to slip the bonds of racism talk. Then a few people decided that racism talk was their newfound vocation (Mr. Sharpton comes to mind here). Spurred on by the notion that talk of racism embodied some notion of competitive advantage and we were off to the races (or racism if you will). Since that time and due to the avarice of a few our entire culture has been galloping backwards toward Reconstruction—and that’s really sad.
I get your point, but it’s crucial that we continue discussing racism. Ignoring the issue won’t make it disappear. Engaging in these conversations allows us to understand and tackle the everyday challenges many people endure due to racism. Sure, some may exploit the situation, but that doesn’t mean we should abandon these discussions entirely. Instead, we should strive to make them more constructive and supportive, helping us progress and build a better society for everyone.
Daniel - I know I shouldn’t be but at 80 years of age I’m frankly all talked out about matters racial. The tragedy of the 21st Century is the inability of its young and middle-aged citizens to put the borrowed wisdom of their elders to practical use. Somewhere along the way our over-educated youth decided that institutional wisdom was worthless. George Santayana is credited with saying, "Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Be that as it may … be my guest and repeat history to your heart’s content—just don’t expect me to also do so.
Maybe it is because I am a socialist, but I am more interested in the growing poverty in the American nation, which is what I ascribe to
Trump's popularity.
It is interesting how the greater the number of homeless Americans I currently see as time passes, the more desperate some appear to mention the past evils of racism.
Restated, the greater the current poverty of Americans is, the more the evils of racism is brought up.
The increasing poverty in America is closely tied to the legacy of systemic racism, which has kept marginalized communities economically oppressed for centuries. Homelessness and economic inequality cannot be fully addressed without recognizing the role racism has played in creating and perpetuating these disparities. Additionally, the current homelessness crisis is deeply connected to the housing issues in our country and the government’s failure to effectively address them. That being said, I also agree that the primary issue I focus on is the class divide.
Is it racist and patronising to adopt a faux accent, depending on one's audience? 🤔
No, do you even understand what racism is?
Segregation is probably organic, I think we can see that. It's the goal of Justice For All that rocks the boat. In any case I have come to agree with some black thinkers who like me, always wondered why they didn't just build excellent schools for everyone and let them choose where to go instead of this crude experiment in social engineering that didn't resolve the root issues because those are issues that only resolved by people being morally persuaded as the vast majority of Americans have been persuaded for how many decades now? There are no laws and nobody suggesting any laws that would result in segregation. Now let's get back to burning our draft cards and burning bras.
Segregation wasn’t something that just happened naturally—it was created by laws and policies that kept people of different races separated. Saying that desegregation was just a ‘social engineering experiment’ ignores the fact that it was about giving Black people equal access to things like education and jobs that they were deliberately denied for so long. Moral persuasion alone won’t fix systemic racism; we need laws and policies to address the ongoing inequalities that still exist today, like unequal schools, the prison system, and economic disparities. The fight for real equality is far from over.
Absolutely, the government policies literally created the Jim Crow cities. And when there were enough Blacks in power, they did the same to their own people. Nothing was more cynical than the way that housing was re-arranged in cities like Chicago where Blacks gave up miles of residential neighborhoods for "deluxe apartments in the sky". That's why it's such a joke to have politicians lecture we the people on how we need to treat our neighbors better. But then I was just told by Joy Reid that a black woman was something I " had never seen before".
It was pretty long ago. Long enough not to have color photographs. Long enough that no one alive remembers it who isn't on hospice.
Time to face the future now kids. Plenty of things to do besides stare into the rear-view mirror hoping for one last shred of immersive historical wisdom.
Everyone is aware of the past. No one needs to be more aware. We all get it. Thanks for what is hopefully our last reminder before we turn toward tomorrow.. Yeah, that was cringe, but you know..
It never went away. It's in force all around Bethlehem, Jenin, Hebron, Nablus, and all over occupied Palestine, as a matter of fact. A person of color is not allowed to travel on the highways, or anywhere freely, or do anything in the same manner as the white folks who moved there from Brooklyn, Queens, LA, or elsewhere.
Go figure, but don't figure too hard. You might not like the figures. Then again, maybe you will.
Anyone who still believes Israel is not an apartheid state needs to get their heads examined. Or maybe it’s their hearts that need the examination.
I was a schoolboy when Brown was decided and have watched the panorama expand since. I know this one thing for sure. As long as we talk about racism we’re going to continue talking about racism. I thought for a few years we had a chance to slip the bonds of racism talk. Then a few people decided that racism talk was their newfound vocation (Mr. Sharpton comes to mind here). Spurred on by the notion that talk of racism embodied some notion of competitive advantage and we were off to the races (or racism if you will). Since that time and due to the avarice of a few our entire culture has been galloping backwards toward Reconstruction—and that’s really sad.
I get your point, but it’s crucial that we continue discussing racism. Ignoring the issue won’t make it disappear. Engaging in these conversations allows us to understand and tackle the everyday challenges many people endure due to racism. Sure, some may exploit the situation, but that doesn’t mean we should abandon these discussions entirely. Instead, we should strive to make them more constructive and supportive, helping us progress and build a better society for everyone.
Daniel - I know I shouldn’t be but at 80 years of age I’m frankly all talked out about matters racial. The tragedy of the 21st Century is the inability of its young and middle-aged citizens to put the borrowed wisdom of their elders to practical use. Somewhere along the way our over-educated youth decided that institutional wisdom was worthless. George Santayana is credited with saying, "Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Be that as it may … be my guest and repeat history to your heart’s content—just don’t expect me to also do so.
Glad Eisenhower used the Army to desegregate schools in Little Rock.
You and me both