OK, fine, white supremacy has a long history in our country. ***But that's no excuse for letting it continue for even one more day.*** it's vile. It needs to be excised. And we certainly don't need (or want!) four more years of it.
Trump is a late 19th century Presbyterian, like Wilson, who is all in with Eugenics and White Supremacy, just like that SA slaver Musk (sans the Presbyterianism). The Dems at every level of government should be punching back HARD on this stuff. It's now or never folks. And you do NOT collude with Fascists (looking at you Senator Kloubacher).
Thank you Dean for all that you do. We all must be steadfast in the defense of our nation.
Yes, as a white but not Christian woman, I often wondered during the Regan era where was my place in the tent. And during the following years I thought I was just being an overthinking teen/college student. But now I know.
You never had one Karen, just like nonwhites and nonChristians. Anyone who isn't a straight, white, Evangelical male is made to be crushed into submission.
Every time he blames something on DEI my only thought is he is trying to make people talk about DEI and racism instead of what he did. It is a hot topic. It is part of our history and needs to be taught so we can do better. The fact that racism still exists and white supremacists is something I refuse to understand. I will always make a point to be be against. The fact tRump uses it knowing it will get him out of trouble and cause more discomfort so he can keep working on his self serving agenda makes me mad. Pete Buttigieg standing up to him and presenting him with the facts was a great moment for me. We need more of that. I am grateful for your articles keep it going.
A sin i vow to rectify. For starters, i’ll ban ALL displays of support for the Confederate States of America and Nazi Germany. Then i’ll crush the KKK and scatter the “Proud Boys” to the wind!
Contrasting Wallace to Trump I believe does a disservice to GW. In the end didn't Wallace regret the overt racism he employed for political gain and say as much. This something tRUMP will never do
Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll on Friday refused a Justice Department order that he assist in the firing of agents involved in Jan. 6 riot cases, pushing back so forcefully that some FBI officials feared he would be dismissed.
“As we’ve said since the moment we agreed to take on these roles, we are going to follow the law, follow FBI policy, and do what’s in the best interest of the workforce and the American people — always,” Driscoll, a former member of the FBI’s elite hostage rescue team, wrote.
In a message that circulated widely among bureau personnel, an FBI agent summarized what happened as: “Bottom line — DOJ came over and wanted to fire a bunch of J6 agents. Driscoll is an absolute stud. Held his ground and told WH proxy, DOJ, to F--- Off.”
Although at least as much aspirational as accurate, here is what the Father of Our (no-longer great) Country, George Washington, had to say about DEI in 1789.
The Citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for having given to mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy: a policy worthy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights. For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection, should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.
When rubber-stamping Degenerate Don's notorious Moslem Ban, the Chief Injustice of the United States and his Accomplice Injustices acknowledged that President after President through and including W honored this Declaration that "To Bigotry No Sanction," but snickered that some presidents didn't so there was no reason to insist that trump also pay attention to it. As to the 9/11 terrorists, W declared, "They hate our freedoms." And people from around the world came to our support. The current Republiscum president and his cronies and henchpeople, the planners and implementers of January 6 to the present, also despise our freedoms and must be utterly rejected.
That is who and what Trump is. I lost many longtime friends back in 2015 for bluntly stating that in 2015 and 2016. For any readers interested I refer you to my book, “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: Religion and the Politics of Race in the Civil War Era and beyond.” (Potomac Books of the University of Nebraska Press, 2022) One can get an autographed copy from me through my Substack site, from the publisher or through almost any online retailer to include Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and many more.
Here are some of the reviews:
“American slavery’s ghosts and the Civil War haunt this sweeping interpretation of how a toxic blend of white supremacy and tribal religion still shape American society. In this historical account Steve Dundas analyzes its significance for our current social and political divisions making it an especially timely study.”—Charles Reagan Wilson, author of Baptized in Blood, the Religion of the Lost Cause: 1865–1920
“A richly documented history of the ideology of racism that manifested itself in slavery, the Confederacy, the overthrow of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the myth of the Lost Cause that glorified the Old South and the Confederacy.”—James M. McPherson, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era
“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory is a book for our time. Steven L. Dundas has skillfully woven slavery, race, racism, politics, and religion into a single entity in telling this country’s complex story. Every American would profit from reading what he is telling us.”—Charles B. Dew, author of Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War
“With no sugar coating of America’s history of slavery and racism, Steve Dundas adds to the story of the religious ideology used to justify slavery, not as a side note but as the significant factor that it was. A very timely read as we face the growing threat of today’s Christian nationalists and white supremacists.”—Chris Rodda, author of Liars for Jesus, The Religious Right’s Alternate Version of American History, volumes 1 and 2
Anyway, Dean, thank you for all that you do and keep it up. Be safe and watch your six. These people are very dangerous and harbor murder in their hearts.
The base of DEI and slavery and Jim Crow is fear. Weak white men who realize that the dark skinned humans they meet are often superior to them in many ways. This is threatening to their self image and self preservation, so the weak white men wreak violence. "White" humans represent only 18% of the total population of the world. About 1.5 billion of 8.0 billion. The small minded fools here should face the truth. They are the minority.
Remember the Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal..." The weak white Americans are so stupid they don't understand the nation's founding principles. When they scream DEI they are revealing their own stupidity.
The reality of this time is that there are some men more important than others. Elon, for example, wants access to the Treasury checkbook. Imagine if he was caught stealing from the Treasury. Or withholding money the Treasury legally owes? Can he be prosecuted for this crime? Or any crime?
White Supremacist thinking can also be seen in our earliest clashes with the Native American residents of Colonial New England and Virginia.
Yes, of course—Donald Trump, avatar of white supremacy! A dumb, venal, untrustworthy man … and a credit to his race.
OK, fine, white supremacy has a long history in our country. ***But that's no excuse for letting it continue for even one more day.*** it's vile. It needs to be excised. And we certainly don't need (or want!) four more years of it.
Trump is a late 19th century Presbyterian, like Wilson, who is all in with Eugenics and White Supremacy, just like that SA slaver Musk (sans the Presbyterianism). The Dems at every level of government should be punching back HARD on this stuff. It's now or never folks. And you do NOT collude with Fascists (looking at you Senator Kloubacher).
Thank you Dean for all that you do. We all must be steadfast in the defense of our nation.
saw it coming soon as Regan got in, and i was only a child
Yes, as a white but not Christian woman, I often wondered during the Regan era where was my place in the tent. And during the following years I thought I was just being an overthinking teen/college student. But now I know.
You never had one Karen, just like nonwhites and nonChristians. Anyone who isn't a straight, white, Evangelical male is made to be crushed into submission.
Karen, I learned as a child that I was not part of things. I was Jewish, and therefore an outsider. I still feel that way.
Every time he blames something on DEI my only thought is he is trying to make people talk about DEI and racism instead of what he did. It is a hot topic. It is part of our history and needs to be taught so we can do better. The fact that racism still exists and white supremacists is something I refuse to understand. I will always make a point to be be against. The fact tRump uses it knowing it will get him out of trouble and cause more discomfort so he can keep working on his self serving agenda makes me mad. Pete Buttigieg standing up to him and presenting him with the facts was a great moment for me. We need more of that. I am grateful for your articles keep it going.
His Misadministration is DEI for the morally and spiritually bankrupt.
When they say “DEI”, they’re really saying “n—ger”. It’s the “Southern Strategy” all over again, just like that infamous quote from Lee Atwater. https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/exclusive-lee-atwaters-infamous-1981-interview-southern-strategy/ 🤔😉😊
A sin i vow to rectify. For starters, i’ll ban ALL displays of support for the Confederate States of America and Nazi Germany. Then i’ll crush the KKK and scatter the “Proud Boys” to the wind!
Contrasting Wallace to Trump I believe does a disservice to GW. In the end didn't Wallace regret the overt racism he employed for political gain and say as much. This something tRUMP will never do
So did Lee Atwater. Deathbed confessions are not a good reason for forgiveness.🤔😉😊
Rik, yes he did, you're right.
NBC news
Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll on Friday refused a Justice Department order that he assist in the firing of agents involved in Jan. 6 riot cases, pushing back so forcefully that some FBI officials feared he would be dismissed.
“As we’ve said since the moment we agreed to take on these roles, we are going to follow the law, follow FBI policy, and do what’s in the best interest of the workforce and the American people — always,” Driscoll, a former member of the FBI’s elite hostage rescue team, wrote.
In a message that circulated widely among bureau personnel, an FBI agent summarized what happened as: “Bottom line — DOJ came over and wanted to fire a bunch of J6 agents. Driscoll is an absolute stud. Held his ground and told WH proxy, DOJ, to F--- Off.”
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I think we should all fight back by celebrating Black History Month loudly and joyfully.
Although at least as much aspirational as accurate, here is what the Father of Our (no-longer great) Country, George Washington, had to say about DEI in 1789.
The Citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for having given to mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy: a policy worthy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights. For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection, should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.
When rubber-stamping Degenerate Don's notorious Moslem Ban, the Chief Injustice of the United States and his Accomplice Injustices acknowledged that President after President through and including W honored this Declaration that "To Bigotry No Sanction," but snickered that some presidents didn't so there was no reason to insist that trump also pay attention to it. As to the 9/11 terrorists, W declared, "They hate our freedoms." And people from around the world came to our support. The current Republiscum president and his cronies and henchpeople, the planners and implementers of January 6 to the present, also despise our freedoms and must be utterly rejected.
There has been and always will be white privilege
Dean,
That is who and what Trump is. I lost many longtime friends back in 2015 for bluntly stating that in 2015 and 2016. For any readers interested I refer you to my book, “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: Religion and the Politics of Race in the Civil War Era and beyond.” (Potomac Books of the University of Nebraska Press, 2022) One can get an autographed copy from me through my Substack site, from the publisher or through almost any online retailer to include Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and many more.
Here are some of the reviews:
“American slavery’s ghosts and the Civil War haunt this sweeping interpretation of how a toxic blend of white supremacy and tribal religion still shape American society. In this historical account Steve Dundas analyzes its significance for our current social and political divisions making it an especially timely study.”—Charles Reagan Wilson, author of Baptized in Blood, the Religion of the Lost Cause: 1865–1920
“A richly documented history of the ideology of racism that manifested itself in slavery, the Confederacy, the overthrow of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the myth of the Lost Cause that glorified the Old South and the Confederacy.”—James M. McPherson, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era
“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory is a book for our time. Steven L. Dundas has skillfully woven slavery, race, racism, politics, and religion into a single entity in telling this country’s complex story. Every American would profit from reading what he is telling us.”—Charles B. Dew, author of Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War
“With no sugar coating of America’s history of slavery and racism, Steve Dundas adds to the story of the religious ideology used to justify slavery, not as a side note but as the significant factor that it was. A very timely read as we face the growing threat of today’s Christian nationalists and white supremacists.”—Chris Rodda, author of Liars for Jesus, The Religious Right’s Alternate Version of American History, volumes 1 and 2
Anyway, Dean, thank you for all that you do and keep it up. Be safe and watch your six. These people are very dangerous and harbor murder in their hearts.
Steve Dundas
The thing about “common sense” is that it is rarely common, and even more rarely sensible. 🤔😉😊
I’ve made my courses on the histories of slavery and Jim Crow for ages 9 & up FREE this month. Resist…teach your children well.
https://thehistoryschool.com/
I want to send that to my daughter to teach (secular homeschooling) her sons. How do they sign up on the website for the free courses?
The base of DEI and slavery and Jim Crow is fear. Weak white men who realize that the dark skinned humans they meet are often superior to them in many ways. This is threatening to their self image and self preservation, so the weak white men wreak violence. "White" humans represent only 18% of the total population of the world. About 1.5 billion of 8.0 billion. The small minded fools here should face the truth. They are the minority.
Remember the Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal..." The weak white Americans are so stupid they don't understand the nation's founding principles. When they scream DEI they are revealing their own stupidity.
The reality of this time is that there are some men more important than others. Elon, for example, wants access to the Treasury checkbook. Imagine if he was caught stealing from the Treasury. Or withholding money the Treasury legally owes? Can he be prosecuted for this crime? Or any crime?
Animal Farm.
These scared white men don't realize that everyone they meet is superior to them in something. 🙄
I suspect that for many of these miserable wretches, there is the fear of of the converse of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."