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In reply to the discussion: Blacks And Browns Being Led Into Committing Political Hara-kiri - MWCNews [View all]Arazi
(6,829 posts)148. Pathetic. Its a call to social justice with links to his Spanish language articles
heres the translation
Over a decade ago I started writing a weekly sociopolitical column, Behind the Mirror, hoping to bring new perspectives that would allow us to see ourselves with borrowed eyes
not just our American eyes.
Those new perspectives have proven to be a bit raw at times for an American readership unaccustomed to self-criticism and the challenges which most often accompany the truth. And nowhere can the truth be more obfuscated than in matters concerning international relations. To counter our perceived American obstinacy in the perpetuation of myths and ideas of an idyllic, fairy-tale America, we have tried to provide information and discussion to help bring clarity in both domestic and international fronts; our hope that in the latter we would find some opportunity for a more reasonable and impartial evaluation of our foreign policy.
Since early in 2003 we have observed, and challenged, the hawkish actions and policies enacted during one-and-one-half terms of a misguided Bush presidency in both domestic and international arenas which left the United States bankrupt and depression-bound after helping to widen the great abyss between rich and poor; while maintaining an imperial military-might serving as police force for multi-flag global capitalism or, as many political analysts will contend, as the raison dêtre for terrorism.
But Bushs exit from American politics, contrary to the ballooned expectations of some and the unrealistic hopes of many did not change much in the way the US is governed. Not much Not at all! After six years in office, Mr. Obama has become living proof that he is Commander-In-Continuity and absolutely nothing else. Although showing a contained displeasure in his relationship with Israels Bibi Natanyahu, this American president has shown a mastery of the political moment by waiting until his last two years in office to initiate talks that could bring about the normalization of relations with Cuba, and the closing of the prison at Guantanamo. A minuscule feat, however, when measured against what could prove out to be the biggest blunder in US foreign policy: capriciously pushing Russia into a wall and a new cold war.
Necessary changes in foreign policy the principal cause for all OUR wars; and in domestic economic policy the reason for grouping Americans in two camps of rich and poor, are not about to change until there is an upheaval in all aspects of American society: social, political and economic. Until that day comes, we shall continue challenging American politics with our progressive voice heralding, as loudly as we are allowed, our cry for social justice.
Ben Tanosborn
February 1, 2015
Those new perspectives have proven to be a bit raw at times for an American readership unaccustomed to self-criticism and the challenges which most often accompany the truth. And nowhere can the truth be more obfuscated than in matters concerning international relations. To counter our perceived American obstinacy in the perpetuation of myths and ideas of an idyllic, fairy-tale America, we have tried to provide information and discussion to help bring clarity in both domestic and international fronts; our hope that in the latter we would find some opportunity for a more reasonable and impartial evaluation of our foreign policy.
Since early in 2003 we have observed, and challenged, the hawkish actions and policies enacted during one-and-one-half terms of a misguided Bush presidency in both domestic and international arenas which left the United States bankrupt and depression-bound after helping to widen the great abyss between rich and poor; while maintaining an imperial military-might serving as police force for multi-flag global capitalism or, as many political analysts will contend, as the raison dêtre for terrorism.
But Bushs exit from American politics, contrary to the ballooned expectations of some and the unrealistic hopes of many did not change much in the way the US is governed. Not much Not at all! After six years in office, Mr. Obama has become living proof that he is Commander-In-Continuity and absolutely nothing else. Although showing a contained displeasure in his relationship with Israels Bibi Natanyahu, this American president has shown a mastery of the political moment by waiting until his last two years in office to initiate talks that could bring about the normalization of relations with Cuba, and the closing of the prison at Guantanamo. A minuscule feat, however, when measured against what could prove out to be the biggest blunder in US foreign policy: capriciously pushing Russia into a wall and a new cold war.
Necessary changes in foreign policy the principal cause for all OUR wars; and in domestic economic policy the reason for grouping Americans in two camps of rich and poor, are not about to change until there is an upheaval in all aspects of American society: social, political and economic. Until that day comes, we shall continue challenging American politics with our progressive voice heralding, as loudly as we are allowed, our cry for social justice.
Ben Tanosborn
February 1, 2015
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I read it. But could not fend off a visceral reaction to "blacks and browns"...
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He seems to get a kick out of just throwing stuff up on the wall to get a reaction
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Glad to hear that; a decade ago in the Bay Area my South Asian friends didn't like it
Recursion
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For anyone who gives a damn about facts, that photo was first posted here by **sheshe**, in
kath
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#75
Supporting an establishment business-as-usual candidate will get us more of the same. Who knew?
99th_Monkey
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#18
To be an expert in a court of law one must establish his or her credentials.
DemocratSinceBirth
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#91
If I wasn't concerned about a hide I would say what I think of this thread....
DemocratSinceBirth
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And the entire "White Supremecist Liberal" meme by Clinton supporters this election?
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uponit7771
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#38
He's Latino. He's published 300+ hundred articles in Spanish in the past 10 years
Arazi
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#47
It's hard to tell if many Clinton supporters are following Clinton's example and lying.
w4rma
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I'm curious, did you take classes for racial tone deafness, or does it come naturally? (nt)
Recursion
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#68
I'm even fairly familiar with the "blacks and browns" rhetoric, and this blew me away
Recursion
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#230
I know! That bugged me. Guess the author doesn't know what it is. Bad writing. nt
betsuni
Feb 2016
#270
I was literally wondering what you thought of that but didn't want to bug you with a PM
Recursion
Feb 2016
#271
Translation: African-American and Latino voters are too stupid to know who to vote for...
brooklynite
Feb 2016
#103
I don't think he's insulting them, so much as taking them to task for making a mistake. (nt)
w4rma
Feb 2016
#137
Sorry, but I have to ask: Do you know the difference between misled and mislead?
onenote
Feb 2016
#140
I stand corrected what is your answer, do you believe that white people can be misled?
Uncle Joe
Feb 2016
#143
The you can argue against his points on the merits, what do you object to in regards to his points?
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#151
Have you and all the other offended people in this thread not seen a thousand ...
ieoeja
Feb 2016
#401
I wouldn't pick the terminology, but apparently it's common and accepted elsewhere.
w4rma
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#132
So.... You edit it to link to an article where the same author trashes Obama?
PeaceNikki
Feb 2016
#141
Pathetic. Its a call to social justice with links to his Spanish language articles
Arazi
Feb 2016
#148
As a fair and impartial observer I have to award this round to Nikki.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2016
#288
This isn't about individuals, it's about group psychology and manipulation from the oligarchs. n/t
Uncle Joe
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#190
No explanation, "everything" doesn't cut it, if you can't rebut point by point. n/t
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If you're a neighborhood activist in the East Bay, bridging a decades-old divide?
Recursion
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#248
Yeah, well, you're going to need to offer the black community more than that
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Much of that has to do with the corporate media conglomerations infatuation with promoting Trump
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#300
Women and African Americans' wages and incomes gained in the 1970s because they were so far behind
Uncle Joe
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#307
Which is my point: NAFTA was an attempt to exert some control over that, not its cause
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#355
Please consider deleting this post, willyT. I think it makes some thoughtful points,
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#207
Oh no. I hope he leaves it up. It shows the Bernie Sanders campaign for what it is.
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"Shame on you and shame on the people who recommended this racially divisive nonsense"
Number23
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that's a great article! pretty much the same thing is happening w/ union leaders
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I can't believe the manipulation tactics your candidate uses to get their votes.
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This is the kind of talk I would expect to hear at a pub called THE TARRED AND FEATHERED.
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