Trying to convince Americans that white supremacy/rightwing extremism pose a dire threat to the nation costs a lot of money, involves a lot of shady people, and requires a lot of subterfuge.
Every day it becomes more clear as to why the Left was/is doing everything possible to stop Trump. The fraud recently uncovered could reach one trillion dollars, all the fabricated charges, the Russia Russia Russia hoax amd now the most corrupt non profit in the world, SPLC is being exposed. The Left knew the Trump administration would uncover all these corrupt politicians and people. They also knew Trump would drain the swamp just like he promised. One statement that is very telling, “hate crimes have increased during the Trump presidency”. We all know why, the Left is responsible for the increase, it has all been aimed at President Trump and conservatives.
Now, hopefully we will see these criminals convicted and sent to prison.
This is all informative, though not particularly surprising to those of us who have been critical of these organizations for years. The larger problem, however, is that many of our friends on the left will likely dismiss these developments and continue to support the same institutions and political movements. They remain committed to narratives such as systemic racism, white supremacy as a pervasive organizing force in society, and the oppressor-versus-oppressed framework that has become deeply embedded in many of our cultural, educational, and political institutions.
I was reminded of this while watching a recent six-part Netflix documentary on Thomas Jefferson. Rather than presenting a balanced examination of one of the principal authors of the American experiment in liberty, the series seemed largely devoted to highlighting his moral failings—particularly his ownership of slaves and his relationship with Sally Hemings. These are important historical realities and legitimate subjects for examination. It is entirely fair to ask how the author of “all men are created equal” could remain tied to the institution of slavery.
What is less reasonable is allowing those contradictions to become the entirety of the story. Jefferson’s failures should be acknowledged, but so should his extraordinary contributions to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and human freedom. A historical figure can be both flawed and consequential.
Too often, progressives evaluate people of the past primarily through the lens of contemporary moral standards. The result is not a deeper understanding of history but a flattening of it. Historical figures become either heroes or villains, rather than complex human beings operating within the constraints and assumptions of their own time. In the process, we risk losing the valuable lessons that history can teach.
As Thomas Sowell has often observed, understanding the past requires understanding the world as it was, not merely condemning it for failing to be what we wish it had been. When history becomes a vehicle for present-day political agendas, it ceases to illuminate and instead becomes a tool for division. That is unfortunate, because a serious understanding of the past should foster wisdom and perspective, not simply reinforce contemporary ideological loyalties.
It is never too late or too early to propagate the right Ideas-- except under a dictatorship.
We are still free enough to Speak.
Do we have time? No one can tell. But time is on our side-- because we have an indestructible weapon an invincible ally ( if we learn how to use them ): Reason and Reality.
How to shut off federal grants (tax dollars) to the 501(c)3 entities that fund these types & their running mates? Shutting off the $ must be done. I suggest the criminal justice system is too polluted to rely on the prospect of the Grey Bar Inn for any miscreants to be effective. Pulling a bar number for a few years for any of the attorneys involved will be as onerous as it gets. Even then, that will be a stretch.
Julie, great job. Exceptional work uncovering the foul deeds of these scoundrels.
Every day it becomes more clear as to why the Left was/is doing everything possible to stop Trump. The fraud recently uncovered could reach one trillion dollars, all the fabricated charges, the Russia Russia Russia hoax amd now the most corrupt non profit in the world, SPLC is being exposed. The Left knew the Trump administration would uncover all these corrupt politicians and people. They also knew Trump would drain the swamp just like he promised. One statement that is very telling, “hate crimes have increased during the Trump presidency”. We all know why, the Left is responsible for the increase, it has all been aimed at President Trump and conservatives.
Now, hopefully we will see these criminals convicted and sent to prison.
Excellent Julie. Keep digging, keep writing. I feel like there are so many more layers to expose. I have learned so much from your work.
I look forward to every post of yours.
This is all informative, though not particularly surprising to those of us who have been critical of these organizations for years. The larger problem, however, is that many of our friends on the left will likely dismiss these developments and continue to support the same institutions and political movements. They remain committed to narratives such as systemic racism, white supremacy as a pervasive organizing force in society, and the oppressor-versus-oppressed framework that has become deeply embedded in many of our cultural, educational, and political institutions.
I was reminded of this while watching a recent six-part Netflix documentary on Thomas Jefferson. Rather than presenting a balanced examination of one of the principal authors of the American experiment in liberty, the series seemed largely devoted to highlighting his moral failings—particularly his ownership of slaves and his relationship with Sally Hemings. These are important historical realities and legitimate subjects for examination. It is entirely fair to ask how the author of “all men are created equal” could remain tied to the institution of slavery.
What is less reasonable is allowing those contradictions to become the entirety of the story. Jefferson’s failures should be acknowledged, but so should his extraordinary contributions to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and human freedom. A historical figure can be both flawed and consequential.
Too often, progressives evaluate people of the past primarily through the lens of contemporary moral standards. The result is not a deeper understanding of history but a flattening of it. Historical figures become either heroes or villains, rather than complex human beings operating within the constraints and assumptions of their own time. In the process, we risk losing the valuable lessons that history can teach.
As Thomas Sowell has often observed, understanding the past requires understanding the world as it was, not merely condemning it for failing to be what we wish it had been. When history becomes a vehicle for present-day political agendas, it ceases to illuminate and instead becomes a tool for division. That is unfortunate, because a serious understanding of the past should foster wisdom and perspective, not simply reinforce contemporary ideological loyalties.
Meaty stuff Julie, hold the mayo......
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"The cause of America, is a great measure, the cause of all mankind."
--Thomas Paine
It is never too late or too early to propagate the right Ideas-- except under a dictatorship.
We are still free enough to Speak.
Do we have time? No one can tell. But time is on our side-- because we have an indestructible weapon an invincible ally ( if we learn how to use them ): Reason and Reality.
How to shut off federal grants (tax dollars) to the 501(c)3 entities that fund these types & their running mates? Shutting off the $ must be done. I suggest the criminal justice system is too polluted to rely on the prospect of the Grey Bar Inn for any miscreants to be effective. Pulling a bar number for a few years for any of the attorneys involved will be as onerous as it gets. Even then, that will be a stretch.
Reason and Reality.
The left will always despise. It is their impotence.