I initially posted this last night on facialbook after a long day. I think I should develop it a little further. Because I have nothing else to do after sending out a bunch of resumes.
By now, most Americans have seen his face. His name is Nick Sandmann. He's in 11th grade at Covington Catholic High School. I'd link to the school, but they've taken down their web page. Can't imagine why.
Why does this hit me so deeply? Because I've seen this spoiled kid's smirk all of my life.
This is the face of every bully who picked on me as a kid, knowing he'd suffer no consequences for his actions. It's the smile of a person who enjoys hurting others. I've written about my bullies, and how they affected my life.
It's the smile of a kid who knows that, no matter what happens, he will lead a charmed life. This is the smile of people like Kavanagh and his ilk, knowing that they could rape a woman at will. (Anyone remember Stanford rapist Brock Turner, who got a slap on the wrist?)
This is a kid who knows that he has tacit permission to be racist from his president- he absolutely believes he is superior to any non-White.
Now, predictably, he is crying "victim" (because that's what being a Republican in the US is about today- claiming that their white superiority is the victim of the big, bad Left Wing Conspiracy.) I won't link to his excuse. Find it yourself.
America's Indigenous people have dealt with this for centuries. MAGAts will say "we conquered them- get over it." Again, if a person in non-white, they are not human to the far right.
Native American Journalist Association president Tristan Ahtone wrote:
“In terms of education on Indigenous peoples and history in the U.S., it’s designed to erase us,” he said. “I think back to my high school and I sometimes wonder if I shouldn’t just file a lawsuit against the place, for some of the stuff they were teaching. Not only was it offensive, but it was wrong, incredibly wrong. It should be criminally negligent to teach kids some of this stuff.”
Oh, and Central Americans are descendants of Indigenous people as well: Aztecs, Maya, Olmec, etc. Another reason for the MAGA people to hate them, aside from skin color.
The man facing this hate? Nathan Phillips, Native American Elder and Vietnam veteran. Think he's scared of punk like this after combat experience?
More about the kid, lest I get sidetracked.
He is there to tell women what they can/cannot do with their own body. Because he is superior to any woman. He, and his classmates were bussed there BY THE SCHOOL to participate in a "Right to life" rally. As in "we care about the unborn until they're born, then who cares" rally. Also known as "We white men want to tell women what they can/cannot do with their own body" as I wrote above. He is a right winger by definition, and, by wearing the symbol of racism and hate, is a 45 cultist.
Will there be consequences? Are you kidding? (Again, see "Turner, Brock") Bet this kid already has a lawyer and an agent for the multi-million dollar book deal he'll sign. MAGAts around the country will raise millions more for him. He'll go to a religious school or University of Kentucky, and never pay a cent. I'm sure Fox News has already booked him. After all, he is a hero to racists everywhere.
Still, that smile... that superior shit-eating grin...
I've seen this face all my life, but never more than since 2016. I wonder why?
(That's sarcasm.)
By now, most Americans have seen his face. His name is Nick Sandmann. He's in 11th grade at Covington Catholic High School. I'd link to the school, but they've taken down their web page. Can't imagine why.
Why does this hit me so deeply? Because I've seen this spoiled kid's smirk all of my life.
This is the face of every bully who picked on me as a kid, knowing he'd suffer no consequences for his actions. It's the smile of a person who enjoys hurting others. I've written about my bullies, and how they affected my life.
It's the smile of a kid who knows that, no matter what happens, he will lead a charmed life. This is the smile of people like Kavanagh and his ilk, knowing that they could rape a woman at will. (Anyone remember Stanford rapist Brock Turner, who got a slap on the wrist?)
This is a kid who knows that he has tacit permission to be racist from his president- he absolutely believes he is superior to any non-White.
Now, predictably, he is crying "victim" (because that's what being a Republican in the US is about today- claiming that their white superiority is the victim of the big, bad Left Wing Conspiracy.) I won't link to his excuse. Find it yourself.
America's Indigenous people have dealt with this for centuries. MAGAts will say "we conquered them- get over it." Again, if a person in non-white, they are not human to the far right.
Native American Journalist Association president Tristan Ahtone wrote:
“In terms of education on Indigenous peoples and history in the U.S., it’s designed to erase us,” he said. “I think back to my high school and I sometimes wonder if I shouldn’t just file a lawsuit against the place, for some of the stuff they were teaching. Not only was it offensive, but it was wrong, incredibly wrong. It should be criminally negligent to teach kids some of this stuff.”
Oh, and Central Americans are descendants of Indigenous people as well: Aztecs, Maya, Olmec, etc. Another reason for the MAGA people to hate them, aside from skin color.
The man facing this hate? Nathan Phillips, Native American Elder and Vietnam veteran. Think he's scared of punk like this after combat experience?
More about the kid, lest I get sidetracked.
He is there to tell women what they can/cannot do with their own body. Because he is superior to any woman. He, and his classmates were bussed there BY THE SCHOOL to participate in a "Right to life" rally. As in "we care about the unborn until they're born, then who cares" rally. Also known as "We white men want to tell women what they can/cannot do with their own body" as I wrote above. He is a right winger by definition, and, by wearing the symbol of racism and hate, is a 45 cultist.
Will there be consequences? Are you kidding? (Again, see "Turner, Brock") Bet this kid already has a lawyer and an agent for the multi-million dollar book deal he'll sign. MAGAts around the country will raise millions more for him. He'll go to a religious school or University of Kentucky, and never pay a cent. I'm sure Fox News has already booked him. After all, he is a hero to racists everywhere.
Still, that smile... that superior shit-eating grin...
I've seen this face all my life, but never more than since 2016. I wonder why?
(That's sarcasm.)
and it all turned out to be fake news
ReplyDeleteNot really, Mr. Trump.
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