It seems clear to almost any un-biased observer that Donald Trump is a racist. He is trying to foment a climate of hate and distrust of the “other” amongst his (mostly) white following. This is plainly understood when you read his speeches and see some of the racist code words he has used: Traitors, Animals, […]
To many white conservatives, the election of our first black President meant that whites must now be a minority themselves.
Today, Donald Trump picked up a key endorsement from Chris Christie; an endorsement that Trump was very proud of: “Generally speaking, I’m not big on endorsements,” Trump said, adding, “This was an endorsement that really meant a lot.” As he rolls forward in the primaries, let’s take a look at some of the other key […]
No matter where you turn lately—talk radio, TV, the internet, or politics— there is a seemingly sustained and concerted attack on the nebulous concept of “political correctness” as something that must be abolished in our society, in the most offensive manner possible, regardless of its effect on our social fabric. This offensive against PC is […]
Emblazoned on the Great Seal of the United States: E pluribus unum—out of many, one. This concept has been the ‘mythical’ driving force behind our patriotic and social fabric in America, or at least that is what we tell ourselves when we bang the drum of our nation as a beacon of hope for everyone. […]
There is a process by which people come to understand that their belief systems are acceptable to themselves and the society in which they live. This process is generally referred to as legitimation. This paper explores ways in which White Supremacists come to justify their anti-social beliefs. Read the paper here: legitimation_patterns