J Anthony wrote:
It doesn't matter if he"s right or left, he's propogating a blatantly racist call-to-arms thAt seves no puprpose other than to fan the flames of racial division Ethnic-pride is nonsense. Pride over something is about something one accomplishes, not something you are born into. You want to be happy because you're white, Brown, black or whatever? Fine, be happy. But ethnic "pride" is a form of narcissistic bulk-hockey we can do without.
What you say is true. However, if you read the article it points to a lot of the issues that could generate such a tone deaf display. I'm not sure why I shouldn't take this character at his word. Given the current state of our national political dialogue, the campaign actually makes sense to me. I take it seriously because I know a lot of folks would agree with that sentiment, and have underlying reasons for those thinking as they do.
It is pretty jarring though.