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radius777

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24. Citizen vs subject.
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 03:44 AM
Aug 2020

Joy Reid gave a good analysis of this situation about a month ago:

-many whites tend to consider themselves the 'true citizens' of America, while 'the other' (non-whites, liberals, gays, etc) are merely subjects, who exist, but for whom their role is (at best) to know their place and serve.
-many whites believe (often correctly) that the laws of society dont apply to them, but exist to defend the white way of life and control 'the other'.
-IOW, "I (as a citizen) tell YOU what to do. You(as a subject) don't tell ME what to do."

That's why we see Trump running on 'law and order' when he himself follows no laws.

That's why we see anti-maskers crying about 'constitutional freedoms' while remaining silent on the gestapo actions against peaceful BLM protesters.

Covidiots are also pissed about the lockdown because it is the duty of the subjects to serve, not care about their own lives.

Note that the Karens and Karls (ps: Chad is an incel term to refer to ladies men) incidents are often 'quality of life' situations where they feel they are enforcing and defending white quality of life, that laws don't apply to them but to the PoC they are 'disciplining' (the cops often also think the same way).

This is a thought-provoking ... NanceGreggs Aug 2020 #1
And it sucks to be around them. iemitsu Aug 2020 #2
They can't deal with the thought of minorites doing better than them economically . While they have JI7 Aug 2020 #3
We are all competing for fewer and fewer resources. Dave Starsky Aug 2020 #30
America teaches you that stuff is more important than people. meadowlander Aug 2020 #4
There's definitely worship of property and stuff. betsuni Aug 2020 #7
I've been obsessively watching hundreds of Karen videos on YouTube. betsuni Aug 2020 #5
I'm a white human being, standing right before you. I'm a Democrat. mia Aug 2020 #6
I can't believe that you act the way described... ret5hd Aug 2020 #8
I don't know. mia Aug 2020 #20
So if someone said "I find it interesting when black people..." maximusveritas Aug 2020 #33
So, your contention is that... ret5hd Aug 2020 #35
Sorry, but I don't understand the question maximusveritas Aug 2020 #37
You contend that being an asshole... ret5hd Aug 2020 #38
No, I'm contending that all races/ethnicities be given the same protected status maximusveritas Aug 2020 #41
All ya' gotta do to not be a Karen/Chad... ret5hd Aug 2020 #42
According to who? A white lady was recently attacked by a black lady for telling her to wear a mask maximusveritas Aug 2020 #43
all I know is Skittles Aug 2020 #9
They are to be pitied, truly. ZZenith Aug 2020 #10
cognitive dissonance fostered by a wannabe 'king.' elleng Aug 2020 #11
Just like Trump - they probably have a personality disorder womanofthehills Aug 2020 #12
That's the best and most realistic explanation I have read BigmanPigman Aug 2020 #19
I'm wondering if over-medication also has something to do with it. betsuni Aug 2020 #22
sadly nascent try at self-awareness - they're too stupid to fully grasp how stupid... bringthePaine Aug 2020 #13
I've been trying to figure this out too KT2000 Aug 2020 #14
I think that we are simply not at the end of our evolutionary voyage. There's this thing called the TreasonousBastard Aug 2020 #15
Similar to subject covered in the book: Dios Mio Aug 2020 #25
K & R N/T w0nderer Aug 2020 #16
I don't think some of them recognize their privilege. They've got it in their head that chowder66 Aug 2020 #17
And for what it's worth your OP is very good. chowder66 Aug 2020 #18
A deep-seated sense of entitlement in concert with LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #21
I think that's a good start, Lucky. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #40
Well said! 👍 Duppers Aug 2020 #23
Citizen vs subject. radius777 Aug 2020 #24
Interesting analysis Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #26
Mr. Scorpio, I think it's something different. I think all the things you describe are Squinch Aug 2020 #27
"These people simply can't process the fact that the real world doesn't really comport with the WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #28
There's cringeworth Reddit "/r/PublicFreakout", loaded with videos of Karen/Chad acting out. Snarkoleptic Aug 2020 #29
The behavior has been around for a long time ThoughtCriminal Aug 2020 #31
Not new -just given new acceptable cute nicknames . Always triggered & way before trump so white lunasun Aug 2020 #32
Because conservatism is meant to channel and attract angry people BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #34
Simple for the same reason Jemima's and Tom's whistler162 Aug 2020 #36
"Karens" and "Chads" have always been like this, and it's universal across races. Decoy of Fenris Aug 2020 #39
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