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Notes: I read a recent poem, in which the poet said there is nothing more American than the swastika. Offensive as that is, it is also so very untrue. In proof the person attempting to write showed a photo of Nazi graffiti. Well by this logic, then I guess there is also nothing more Canadian than a swastika, as this happens in Canada and many other nations.
Racism starts with creating a fascist attitude of “us” verses “them”. This is facilitated by generalizations and lies. To insinuate that all of the United States is racist is NO different that Trump claiming all Mexicans are criminals.
I am no fan of Trump, I due think he has attracted extremists and gotten some to lower themselves to the lowest common denominator based on fear and hard times for some, and this is very sad. However, one must note, even I disagree with them, many voted simply for change, fed up with the status quo. Anyone who then labels, and generalizes as Trump has done is doing, is simply emulating his behavior. ( and no better than he)
To claim that Trump is from the right is ludicrous, he took over the GOP even he was a democrat and could have done the same there. He is neither right or left, he is simply fanning the flames of intolerance. We are seeing this tolerance all over the western world and it’s indeed dangerous. Seeing narrow left wing minds attribute this to the evils of the United States, is somewhat sad. It’s a global issue.
I have traveled all over the USA and I can say, I have met some of the nicest kindest people in the world. So my American friends, I say god bless, lets inspire people with our positive values, and work towards a better world, not matter the short term ups and downs of political life. A Democracy is built by the people, NOT the will of only the leader.