Watch now | In this Weekly Wrap Up, Eddie discusses the current state of the Democratic Party, its identity crisis, the impact of Donald Trump's governance, and much more.
It's race. It is always race. I firmly believe that -- maybe even on a subconscious level -- people voted for this horrible man out of fear that whiteness won't be supreme anymore. Half the country seems to have been running scared since Obama was elected. They take in a steady stream of nastiness and lies from Fox News and far-right podcasts, heightening their fear of anyone who isn't white and straight. I am losing hope we will ever be able to fix this. But I appreciate your insights and your focus on joy and love. It's so much better than fear and hate. Thank you for your weekly wrap ups, we need your level head and thoughtful words.
Thank you for this. Your words made me tear up, especially your closing comments about Thanksgiving, family, love and the opportunity to fight for justice.
At the end of EVERY day be thankful that your many blessings out number your problems! My family is doing something different for Thanksgiving this year. We are hosting a paint and sip party honoring VP Harris as our subject. Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!
I just have to mention one of the messages that I frequently heard from the Tucker Carlson crowd to get your opinion on how "identity politics" fits into a "Culture War" narrative. Tucker advocated reversing the notion that diversity as our strength. He would say "let's make diversity a weakness." I believe that reveals the true narative of the culture war, which has been reversed in our media's coverage.
If you look at the "Culture War" as an attack on American cities, rather of accepting that urban centers are attacking rural culture by elevating marginalized people within our borders, I think you can get a much clearer image of our political picture. It also fits with a frequent fascist model of presenting rural and rustic as pure and ideal, while urban is dirty and impure, and filled with others, rather than "real" Americans.
I have to admit, in the discussion of Trump's appointments and plans for ways to attack sanctuary cities, address homelessness and go after his opponents, I am worried that by the time the Democratic Party realizes our cities are the target, and start addressing this and uniting us, it will be too late, and it will be largely because they fear the way the media and Republicans have been capable of turning "identity" politics into "wedge" politics.
Thank you, Dr. Glaude. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Peace and Love.
It's race. It is always race. I firmly believe that -- maybe even on a subconscious level -- people voted for this horrible man out of fear that whiteness won't be supreme anymore. Half the country seems to have been running scared since Obama was elected. They take in a steady stream of nastiness and lies from Fox News and far-right podcasts, heightening their fear of anyone who isn't white and straight. I am losing hope we will ever be able to fix this. But I appreciate your insights and your focus on joy and love. It's so much better than fear and hate. Thank you for your weekly wrap ups, we need your level head and thoughtful words.
Always a voice of reason. Thank you!
"Love is the key." - Frankie Beverly
Thank you for this. Your words made me tear up, especially your closing comments about Thanksgiving, family, love and the opportunity to fight for justice.
Dr. Glaude,
At the end of EVERY day be thankful that your many blessings out number your problems! My family is doing something different for Thanksgiving this year. We are hosting a paint and sip party honoring VP Harris as our subject. Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!
Thank you. Much needed dose of truth and love. May you be surrounded by both this Thanksgiving
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This a wonderful wrap-up. Thank you.
I just have to mention one of the messages that I frequently heard from the Tucker Carlson crowd to get your opinion on how "identity politics" fits into a "Culture War" narrative. Tucker advocated reversing the notion that diversity as our strength. He would say "let's make diversity a weakness." I believe that reveals the true narative of the culture war, which has been reversed in our media's coverage.
If you look at the "Culture War" as an attack on American cities, rather of accepting that urban centers are attacking rural culture by elevating marginalized people within our borders, I think you can get a much clearer image of our political picture. It also fits with a frequent fascist model of presenting rural and rustic as pure and ideal, while urban is dirty and impure, and filled with others, rather than "real" Americans.
I have to admit, in the discussion of Trump's appointments and plans for ways to attack sanctuary cities, address homelessness and go after his opponents, I am worried that by the time the Democratic Party realizes our cities are the target, and start addressing this and uniting us, it will be too late, and it will be largely because they fear the way the media and Republicans have been capable of turning "identity" politics into "wedge" politics.