BryanM wrote:
Racism is the exploitation of a racial underclass by a racial majority for their own (perceived) benefit.
And by this alchemy, one cannot be racist against someone in a "position of power"?
It is also this intersectional gymnastics, by the way, that is playing out in the "metoo movement", with its novel interpretation of "consent".
No.
That definition of "racism" that you gave, is incorrect. It has nothing to do with numbers, or power.
What you are describing is a possible case of exploitation, sure but not "racism".
To portray it as such, would be to exploit it for the benefit of your own narrative and by your own definition and that would make you a "racist"?
(not that I am calling you racist, you understand)
"racism", is a conceit, not an action.
"racism"; the delusion, that one race is
morally superior, to another.
Invariably, this delusion is borne of a weakness of character in the one who holds it.
"racism", ultimately, is
not an expression of superiority, at all. It is in fact, an unwitting declaration of
inferiority.
What would be your position on say, a self-loathing, own-race negating, crypto-bourgeois white boy, shouting "
fuck whitey!"? Is he being "racist" against himself"?
The term itself, is a semantic trap and divested of its magic, fades away.
It is worth taking the time to look at how the idea has evolved as a concept and to who's benefit that might be.
Ultimately, there is no "racism".
The correct term for the condition , is "ignorance", not "racism".
BryanM wrote:
The difference between social liberal capitalism and conservative liberal capitalism is if these things give you a boner, or make you cough and want to talk about anything else. Both are incredibly racist.
Ich spreche nicht Politique!
BryanM wrote:
Visible boners in public are just considered uncouth and a breach of acceptable decorum, by some.
My honourable friend, is correct. Unfortunately, it is "the current year".
One has to put ones membership to the local Gentlemen's club, on hold, for the foreseeable future.
A rude correction is required, sir. And it is coming, make no mistake.
After that, well, I feel confident that with every thing back in order, we can all return to being the best of friends!
As for the time being? . . .
Gentlemen . . . "Boner's" to the front . . .
Avante!