The year the ruling class got woke.

[Mindful]

Identity politics has become the new secular religion. We need more heretics.

The year the ruling class got woke

Identity politics has become the new secular religion. We need more heretics.

www.spiked-online.com

 

[Mindful]

^ For me, the defining image of 2020 was also the funniest: that of Democratic lawmakers in the US taking the knee, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, draped in Ghanaian kente cloth.

Watching thoroughly establishment politicians, House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer to the fore, literally kneeling before the new woke politics was striking. It provoked so many questions, not least if Pelosi and Schumer (80 and 70 respectively) would be able to rise again unassisted.

But this absurd attempt at virtue-signalling – which provoked mockery rather than plaudits, even among those it was meant to impress – made one thing clear: that wokeness is the new orthodoxy, and the old elites know this.

 

[Erinwltr]

Relax. Kente scarves are pretty. Unlike your hate.

 

[JGalt]

Relax. Kente scarves are pretty. Unlike your hate.

Even the BBC couldn't figure out why the hell Pelosi and Schumer were wearing those scarves.

 

[Mac-7]

Relax. Kente scarves are pretty. Unlike your hate.

the hate and group insanity is coming from the left.

I bet you didnt even read the essay

 

[Mindful]

Unlike your hate.

Who, me?

 

[JGalt]

Uh oh...

"Kente cloth comes from the Asante, or Ashanti, peoples of Ghana and Ewe peoples of Ghana and Togo.

A popular legend claims creators of kente cloth presented the cloth to Asantehene Osei Tutu, the Asante kingdom's first leader. Tutu named the cloth “kente,” meaning basket, and adopted the fabric as a royal cloth for special occasions.

The Asante and slave trade
Tutu, who lived from 1660 to 1712 or 1717, unified several small Asante kingdoms to create the Asante empire. He is credited with expanding the Asante throughout most of Ghana and introducing his subjects to the gold and slave trades along the West African coast.

The Asante supplied British and Dutch traders with slaves in exchange for firearms, which they used to expand their empire. Slaves were often acquired as tributes from smaller states or captured during war. Some slaves were brought across the Atlantic whiles others stayed in Africa to work in gold fields.

According to the BBC, by the end of the 18th century, the region exported an estimated 6,000-7,000 slaves per year."

Fact check: Yes, Kente cloths were historically worn by empire involved in West African slave trade.

 

[fncceo]

Relax. Kente scarves are pretty. Unlike your hate.

Pretty sure it's just as much cultural misappropriation as this is ...

... just as wrong as blackface.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

The irony of the Dems is that they preach unity but practice division

 

[IM2]

Relax. Kente scarves are pretty. Unlike your hate.

the hate and group insanity is coming from the left.

I bet you didnt even read the essay

No, it comes from the right. The belief that everybody else sees themselves as a group but right wing whites is part of the psychosis. The same thing goes for the lie you tell yourself about identity politics.

 

[gipper]

That certainly is a ridiculous act by politicians. They deserve our scorn 24/7.

This too was a ridiculous act. Conclusion: politicians suck.

 

[Penelope]

Identity politics has become the new secular religion. We need more heretics.

The year the ruling class got woke

Identity politics has become the new secular religion. We need more heretics.

www.spiked-online.com

They were woke (whatever that means) before this:

It is associated with the Ashanti people in central Ghana and is linked with special occasions as it is expensive to make.
The skills of the finest weavers are reserved for the use of Ashanti royalty - and certain patterns are reserved for the king.

Why were US Democrats wearing Ghana’s kente cloth? - BBC News

 

[Dogbiscuit]

That certainly is a ridiculous act by politicians. They deserve our scorn 24/7.

This too was a ridiculous act. Conclusion: politicians suck.

True, and while Im not defending what Trump did, I feel it should be duly noted that the Bible has more relevance with the founding of our country and constitution, than that of any African heritage.

 

[JoeB131]

That certainly is a ridiculous act by politicians. They deserve our scorn 24/7.

This too was a ridiculous act. Conclusion: politicians suck.

Okay, let's look at that. During a time when a large portion of our population was rightfully upset by yet more acts of police misconduct, some politicians showed solidarity with their LEGITIMATE complaints.

Compared to a guy who gassed and shot rubber bullets at peaceful protestors so he could get a photo op in front of a church he never goes to.

True, and while Im not defending what Trump did, I feel it should be duly noted that the Bible has more relevance with the founding of our country and constitution, than that of any African heritage.

Yeah, and maybe that's the problem. We enslaved people to build this country... our growth economically was from selling Cotton and tobacco to the rest of the world. The reason we don't have a direct connection to their "heritage" is that we whipped it out of them, forced them to convert, and tortured them if they resisted in any way.

Now, for those playing along at home... I come from a German background. My grandfather voluntarily came here, and made a conscious decision to be less German. He stopped calling himself "Ludwig" and started calling himself "Louis". He pronounced our family name differently to sound more American. (I am occasionally amused when I encounter someone who pronounces it the right way). I am the last member of my family who speaks any German, and I'm really bad at it. But this was a choice.

As Malcolm X once said, "We didn't land on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock landed on us!"

 

[KissMy]

Trump & Republicans helping Iran! U.S. approved Iran funds transfer to buy COVID vaccines

 

[SweetTea]

That certainly is a ridiculous act by politicians. They deserve our scorn 24/7.

This too was a ridiculous act. Conclusion: politicians suck.

Okay, let's look at that. During a time when a large portion of our population was rightfully upset by yet more acts of police misconduct, some politicians showed solidarity with their LEGITIMATE complaints.

Compared to a guy who gassed and shot rubber bullets at peaceful protestors so he could get a photo op in front of a church he never goes to.

True, and while Im not defending what Trump did, I feel it should be duly noted that the Bible has more relevance with the founding of our country and constitution, than that of any African heritage.

Yeah, and maybe that's the problem. We enslaved people to build this country... our growth economically was from selling Cotton and tobacco to the rest of the world. The reason we don't have a direct connection to their "heritage" is that we whipped it out of them, forced them to convert, and tortured them if they resisted in any way.

Now, for those playing along at home... I come from a German background. My grandfather voluntarily came here, and made a conscious decision to be less German. He stopped calling himself "Ludwig" and started calling himself "Louis". He pronounced our family name differently to sound more American. (I am occasionally amused when I encounter someone who pronounces it the right way). I am the last member of my family who speaks any German, and I'm really bad at it. But this was a choice.

As Malcolm X once said, "We didn't land on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock landed on us!"

Virtually every country on earth has skeletons in their closet. It is time to move on, but that doesn’t work for leftist because division and some sort of excuse is needed for them to keep getting elected. Africans from Africa tend to do very well here in the US as do many poor immigrants from other countries. Success in this country really isn’t nearly as much about race or wealth, it is much more about hard work and ambition. This is the antithesis of the Democratic platform unfortunately.

 

[petro]

That certainly is a ridiculous act by politicians. They deserve our scorn 24/7.

This too was a ridiculous act. Conclusion: politicians suck.

Okay, let's look at that. During a time when a large portion of our population was rightfully upset by yet more acts of police misconduct, some politicians showed solidarity with their LEGITIMATE complaints.

Compared to a guy who gassed and shot rubber bullets at peaceful protestors so he could get a photo op in front of a church he never goes to.

True, and while Im not defending what Trump did, I feel it should be duly noted that the Bible has more relevance with the founding of our country and constitution, than that of any African heritage.

Yeah, and maybe that's the problem. We enslaved people to build this country... our growth economically was from selling Cotton and tobacco to the rest of the world. The reason we don't have a direct connection to their "heritage" is that we whipped it out of them, forced them to convert, and tortured them if they resisted in any way.

Now, for those playing along at home... I come from a German background. My grandfather voluntarily came here, and made a conscious decision to be less German. He stopped calling himself "Ludwig" and started calling himself "Louis". He pronounced our family name differently to sound more American. (I am occasionally amused when I encounter someone who pronounces it the right way). I am the last member of my family who speaks any German, and I'm really bad at it. But this was a choice.

As Malcolm X once said, "We didn't land on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock landed on us!"

Virtually every country on earth has skeletons in their closet. It is time to move on, but that doesn’t work for leftist because division and some sort of excuse is needed for them to keep getting elected. Africans from Africa tend to do very well here in the US as do many poor immigrants from other countries. Success in this country really isn’t nearly as much about race or wealth, it is much more about hard work and ambition. This is the antithesis of the Democratic platform unfortunately.

When I used to work in kitchens, there were a couple real Africans who absolutely hated American blacks.
The African fellers worked multiple jobs and didn't care for the lack of work ethic from his American cousins.
Worked with a gal from India who came in once pissed because someone called her a Ni**er in traffic. Her words. " I am no ni**er, I work three jobs".
Working construction now and every race except blacks are represented. They always wash out, as the work is brutal and punctuality is required. The Mexicans work circles around blacks and whites.

 

[Desperado]

Relax. Kente scarves are pretty. Unlike your hate.

Pretty sure it's just as much cultural misappropriation as this is ...

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... just as wrong as blackface.

Cultural misappropriation: Blacks with Blonde hair...... Just not found in nature

 

[JoeB131]

Virtually every country on earth has skeletons in their closet. It is time to move on, but that doesn’t work for leftist because division and some sort of excuse is needed for them to keep getting elected. Africans from Africa tend to do very well here in the US as do many poor immigrants from other countries. Success in this country really isn’t nearly as much about race or wealth, it is much more about hard work and ambition. This is the antithesis of the Democratic platform unfortunately.

No, guy, the reason why black vote Democratic is because for 50 years, the Republicans have embraced racism, from Nixon to Trump.

Of course, if you have the resources to immigrate here legally in this day in age, you are going to do well.

Check your privilege.

When I used to work in kitchens, there were a couple real Africans who absolutely hated American blacks.
The African fellers worked multiple jobs and didn't care for the lack of work ethic from his American cousins.
Worked with a gal from India who came in once pissed because someone called her a Ni**er in traffic. Her words. " I am no ni**er, I work three jobs".

Wow, sounds like she is kind of clueless, then. First, if you are working three jobs, you are doing it wrong. That anyone should have to work two jobs to make ends meet is a sad commentary on where we are at as a society.

But the fact that being non-white (I have to assume she was a particularly dark skinned Indian woman to be called the N-word) still subjects you to abuse no matter how hard you work should say a lot about how we still need to solve the problems of racism in this country.

 

[Desperado]

Virtually every country on earth has skeletons in their closet. It is time to move on, but that doesn’t work for leftist because division and some sort of excuse is needed for them to keep getting elected. Africans from Africa tend to do very well here in the US as do many poor immigrants from other countries. Success in this country really isn’t nearly as much about race or wealth, it is much more about hard work and ambition. This is the antithesis of the Democratic platform unfortunately.

No, guy, the reason why black vote Democratic is because for 50 years, the Republicans have embraced racism, from Nixon to Trump.

Of course, if you have the resources to immigrate here legally in this day in age, you are going to do well.

Check your privilege.

When I used to work in kitchens, there were a couple real Africans who absolutely hated American blacks.
The African fellers worked multiple jobs and didn't care for the lack of work ethic from his American cousins.
Worked with a gal from India who came in once pissed because someone called her a Ni**er in traffic. Her words. " I am no ni**er, I work three jobs".

Wow, sounds like she is kind of clueless, then. First, if you are working three jobs, you are doing it wrong. That anyone should have to work two jobs to make ends meet is a sad commentary on where we are at as a society.

But the fact that being non-white (I have to assume she was a particularly dark skinned Indian woman to be called the N-word) still subjects you to abuse no matter how hard you work should say a lot about how we still need to solve the problems of racism in this country.

No, guy, the reason why black vote Democratic is because

They are low IQ Voters and keep believing the lies the Democrats tell them. For 75 years the have voted democratic and have seen no improvement in their lives. That is just being stupid