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philosoraptor42) wrote2008-09-28 01:17 pm
philosoraptor42) wrote2008-09-28 01:17 pm
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Articles on the US election
Yes, we are all very bored with this now, I know.
In any case, to read in your own time here are some interesting comments about the odd one-sidedness to the criticism in this election.
First an article by Tim Wise on "white privilege". If you haven't read it CHECK IT OUT NOW as it is a very interesting and compelling piece of writing:
http://www.redroom.com/blog/tim-wise/this-your-nation-white-privilege-updated
On the other hand, here's an article about the more specific issue of anti-semitism:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2008/sep/26/sarah.palin.religion.jews
I don't think any commentary on these articles is really necessary. Like I said before, I really don't understand the trends in American politics whereby this kind of inconsistency appears to go unnoticed...
In any case, to read in your own time here are some interesting comments about the odd one-sidedness to the criticism in this election.
First an article by Tim Wise on "white privilege". If you haven't read it CHECK IT OUT NOW as it is a very interesting and compelling piece of writing:
http://www.redroom.com/blog/tim-wise/this-your-nation-white-privilege-updated
On the other hand, here's an article about the more specific issue of anti-semitism:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2008/sep/26/sarah.palin.religion.jews
I don't think any commentary on these articles is really necessary. Like I said before, I really don't understand the trends in American politics whereby this kind of inconsistency appears to go unnoticed...