At first,this comes off as facile handwringing but I think that is mainly due to the limitations of essay structure.
Given who wrote it, it’s not surprising that it actually contains quite a bit of useful insight amd doesn’t try to end with a simplistic and platitudinous “solution” or Grand Theory of Everything (despite it being sold that way by the Atlantic).
It’s apparently from an upcoming book, which I assume will have more nuance.
Right? I read that almost infantile introduction and came here to complain that this drivel was even posted. But everyone here said to read on, so I did. It was a worthwhile read.
The first two sections? Were obvious enough as a warm up. Things actually got interesting for "Real America" and "Just America" for me.
The entire time I'm reading about Sarah Palin, Im saying in my head, "Yes! But this misses where this ends up..." And the author suddenly addresses the Orange Elephant in the room. Very little exploration is done to justify the way right-wing populism is not simply hijacked by Fascism, but an integral part of it. Tacking Trump on the end was enough to placate some folks, but that rabbit hole really is its own book.
Just America? Shows a shallow reading of Intersectional Thought. Without bringing up examples - such as how the Pine Ridge Reservation is the poorest place in North America - does little to express what is appealing about this analytical toolset.
Bringing up how the visible parts of this movement are overwhelmingly white and affluent? Is valid criticism, especially within the intersectional framework.
Not gonna deny that "freeze peach" becomes less valuable. But unless youve got a megaphone with a million listeners and corporate sponsors, nobody should come to cut your mic, but instead try to educate where institutions failed.
The most promise I see? Is when we combine Marxist and Intersectional Analysis. In fact, its necessary to moee fully explain how the white affluent folks rise to the top amid the many more marginalized voices trying to be heard.
Wouldnt you know it, letting twitter modulate the discourse by picking a "villian of the day" for maximum outrage-engagement in political circles only sets us all back as a human race. And i mean that in all sincerity.
Breaking down America into politically/culturally distinct narratives is nothing new. Nor even are the specific left/right and populist/globalist axes this article (roughly) works along.
That said, I really enjoyed this article and think it's quite insightful. Primarily because it manages to finely walk the line of acknowledging and giving genuine credence to the values/grievances of each "America" while still bluntly and convincingly calling out the failings of each.
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[ 3.2 ms ] story [ 16.5 ms ] threadGiven who wrote it, it’s not surprising that it actually contains quite a bit of useful insight amd doesn’t try to end with a simplistic and platitudinous “solution” or Grand Theory of Everything (despite it being sold that way by the Atlantic).
It’s apparently from an upcoming book, which I assume will have more nuance.
The first two sections? Were obvious enough as a warm up. Things actually got interesting for "Real America" and "Just America" for me.
The entire time I'm reading about Sarah Palin, Im saying in my head, "Yes! But this misses where this ends up..." And the author suddenly addresses the Orange Elephant in the room. Very little exploration is done to justify the way right-wing populism is not simply hijacked by Fascism, but an integral part of it. Tacking Trump on the end was enough to placate some folks, but that rabbit hole really is its own book.
Just America? Shows a shallow reading of Intersectional Thought. Without bringing up examples - such as how the Pine Ridge Reservation is the poorest place in North America - does little to express what is appealing about this analytical toolset.
Bringing up how the visible parts of this movement are overwhelmingly white and affluent? Is valid criticism, especially within the intersectional framework.
Not gonna deny that "freeze peach" becomes less valuable. But unless youve got a megaphone with a million listeners and corporate sponsors, nobody should come to cut your mic, but instead try to educate where institutions failed.
The most promise I see? Is when we combine Marxist and Intersectional Analysis. In fact, its necessary to moee fully explain how the white affluent folks rise to the top amid the many more marginalized voices trying to be heard.
Wouldnt you know it, letting twitter modulate the discourse by picking a "villian of the day" for maximum outrage-engagement in political circles only sets us all back as a human race. And i mean that in all sincerity.
That said, I really enjoyed this article and think it's quite insightful. Primarily because it manages to finely walk the line of acknowledging and giving genuine credence to the values/grievances of each "America" while still bluntly and convincingly calling out the failings of each.
Worth the long read.