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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by ThereRisesARedStar@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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I'm noticing a lot of people taking "you should read more about this, here are some book recommendations" as insulting their intelligence.

This is relevant because most USians lack a political education.

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[–] FanonFan@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I failed to mention it but yeah the racial component is key from what I've seen and read.

As an aside I like the use of "whitened" here, it connotes a process of racialization rather than static, essential characteristics.