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Trump: White nationalism is not a rising threat
- Thread starter ZeoVGM
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This is the only time he'll say that something he's a part of is not the "bigliest, most tremendous" thing in the world.
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Brian Schatz @brianschatz
FYI under Obama 10 million was given to groups combating white supremacy and neo-Nazis. Trump administration froze the awards while it "re-evaluated" the program goals. The Trump Admin also removed those groups from future consideration of Countering Violent Extremism funding.
3:24 PM - Mar 15, 2019
FYI under Obama 10 million was given to groups combating white supremacy and neo-Nazis. Trump administration froze the awards while it "re-evaluated" the program goals. The Trump Admin also removed those groups from future consideration of Countering Violent Extremism funding.
3:24 PM - Mar 15, 2019
Mark Follman @markfollman
Consider the cumulative effect going back 4 years.
Person at a Trump campaign rally: "We have a problem in this country, it's called Muslims...when can we get rid of them?"
Trump: "A lot of people are saying that...we're going to be looking at that."
2:15 PM - Mar 15, 2019
Consider the cumulative effect going back 4 years.
Person at a Trump campaign rally: "We have a problem in this country, it's called Muslims...when can we get rid of them?"
Trump: "A lot of people are saying that...we're going to be looking at that."
2:15 PM - Mar 15, 2019
Every right wing individual is responsible for the hatred that is consuming our world.
This orange sack of shit can rot in prison, the sooner, the better.
This orange sack of shit can rot in prison, the sooner, the better.
Yup but it's still rising. The Orange fuckwit is right and wrong at the same time. The rise = more and more punks are emboldened to act on their white supremacism.
Probably doesn't want to upset his tough guy biker friends by condemning the slaughter of Muslims.
I kinda love the completely lackadaisical way he answers the question. "Yeah I dunno, some of these people are bad, I guess, or whatever".
It's like you're asking a friend which of the two shitty lunch-places you should go to.
Obviously though, he doesn't see this a a problem. Partly because white, male, identity is his in-group (with all that it encompasses; overtly stated or otherwise clearly implied), but also because he is - as has been said many, many times - a profoundly uncurious person.
Even if he wasn't a remarkably shallow, spiteful person whose understanding of other people is informed by discredited 19th century race-science, he would still be an absolute dullard who never once in his life ever entertained the notion that you could "better yourself" in any way - or why you would do so in the first place.
Such a person couldn't give less of a shit about anything that isn't immediately relevant to their interests, which in Trump's case is almost entirely occupied by petty grievances that nobody but him could ever care about.
It's like you're asking a friend which of the two shitty lunch-places you should go to.
Obviously though, he doesn't see this a a problem. Partly because white, male, identity is his in-group (with all that it encompasses; overtly stated or otherwise clearly implied), but also because he is - as has been said many, many times - a profoundly uncurious person.
Even if he wasn't a remarkably shallow, spiteful person whose understanding of other people is informed by discredited 19th century race-science, he would still be an absolute dullard who never once in his life ever entertained the notion that you could "better yourself" in any way - or why you would do so in the first place.
Such a person couldn't give less of a shit about anything that isn't immediately relevant to their interests, which in Trump's case is almost entirely occupied by petty grievances that nobody but him could ever care about.
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What's important to understand that Trump is not unique. A lot of Americans are convinced of the same and they won't care until it actually affects them or someone they know. I'd put white nationalism easily as the 5th biggest looming problem of society, somewhere behind global warming, automation, wealth disparity and the opioid crisis.
It strikes me more as how you'd give an apology when Mom told you that you don't get to PlayStation if you don't.
Sure, white supremacy is bad, I guess... *glances longingly at the television*
But the rapist, criminals and invaders!! They are rising....not some angelic boy who was just troubled!
Trump downplays yet another incident involving white nationalists? Who could have seen this coming!?
I'm suprised he didn't call the shooter a very fine person.
I'm suprised he didn't call the shooter a very fine person.
I think the underlying critique in both of our examples boil down to the same sentiment - a complete disinterest about anything outside of your own, particular and immediate wants and needs, and - when pressed - getting a barely-bothered-to-give-a-fuck-response.
It's rarely convincing when employed by a small child. It really is something to see a sitting US president essentially doing the same routine.
It really is a thing to behold.
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he really is a white supremacist and isnt phased at all if his supporters commit mass murder.... he simply does not care.
the fucking American President, with well over 30% approval......
absolute madness.
the fucking American President, with well over 30% approval......
absolute madness.
Well, of course. He's an narcissist, first and foremost. He knows white nationalism reflects poorly on his image, so he will downplay it at every opportunity.
I honestly wouldn't put it past him being jealous the shooter gave a shout out to some YTber and not him.
I dislike Joss Whedon, but can't say he's wrong, specially when i saw the government response on the Brazil shooting thread.
His comments today, and especially in the context of what he was signing, is at least on par with Charlottesville. That was a time when the true depths of his rot broke through the media fog to generate a universal disgust. Will that happen again? So far I only see widespread discussion of his veto, and not the absolutely calamitous mindset behind it.
I am sorry, were you people seriously expecting him to say, "Yes"? What, given the trend of his statements pertaining this and all other matters concerning foreign nations, immigration, retweeting ultra right wing propaganda etc, would have given any of you a semblance of that idea?
Him denying is akin to saying water is wet.
Look at what his rotten cunt of a son tweeted a day ago about Captain Marvel. As a family they know their demographic and these bigoted trolls are a huge part of it.
Him denying is akin to saying water is wet.
Look at what his rotten cunt of a son tweeted a day ago about Captain Marvel. As a family they know their demographic and these bigoted trolls are a huge part of it.
He just shrugged and said "I guess". This piece of shit. I bet the small group of people he is referring to isn't even white nationalists, it's people with mental health issues, I just know it. His whole statement is leaning towards the idea that as we learn more I bet he is hoping the shooter had mental health issues that he can use to avoid the that white nationalism played a central part in the shooting
I think if anyone doubts his facism at this point, I think it's fair to say that they dont understand what facism is or are too scared to admit what they are.