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PRIVILEGE ... (And 5 Tips For Being An Ally)
Perhaps it should be a tag line!
While not understanding completely, I do understand much of your frustration. They talk over you because they aren't concerned about you, expect in a paternalistic way. It is a flagstone of privilege. I have seen many posts and threads which are nothing but divisive and meant to sow the seeds of distrust. The problem with bigotry among certain progressives is they have convinced themselves and their sycophants, they aren't bigoted or aren't saying/doing bigoted things.
Not to make light of your anger, but this picture sums up much of what we are seeing:
Sadly, this is what it comes down to, they don't see themselves as being affected by our lack of rights, our needs, or our concerns.
Perhaps it should be a tag line!
While not understanding completely, I do understand much of your frustration. They talk over you because they aren't concerned about you, expect in a paternalistic way. It is a flagstone of privilege. I have seen many posts and threads which are nothing but divisive and meant to sow the seeds of distrust. The problem with bigotry among certain progressives is they have convinced themselves and their sycophants, they aren't bigoted or aren't saying/doing bigoted things.
Not to make light of your anger, but this picture sums up much of what we are seeing:
Sadly, this is what it comes down to, they don't see themselves as being affected by our lack of rights, our needs, or our concerns.
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