How Do You Use Your Power?
In my social media browsing,
I came across this very sincere,
"integrity challenging," post.
The original does not have the news commentary.
In my social media browsing,
I came across this very sincere,
"integrity challenging," post.
The original does not have the news commentary.
It has been shared many thousands of times.
Mostly targeting progressive audiences,
with other commentaries that consistently condemn
Mostly targeting progressive audiences,
with other commentaries that consistently condemn
President Trump for what they perceive as
racially motivated discrimination
and even illegal harassments.
But what should we consider when we see a post like this?
Shouldn't we consider...
But what should we consider when we see a post like this?
Shouldn't we consider...
The boy's feelings and his background story?
The mother's concerns and her purpose in posting?
Yes! Absolutely!
And if we are truthful,
we may also self-examine
and adjust our own personal biases
to match the intent of their message.
In my opinion, this message is about
the misuse of power, and about using
powerful symbols to harass,
threaten and even victimize.
Yes, he was harassed, intimidated
and victimized by the bully.
But the bully was not Donald Trump.
It was not even Trump’s border policy.
It was not even Trump’s border policy.
The threatening talk he heard truly was abusive.
It was a manipulative distortion.
Not an accurate reflection of any truth.
It disrespected both President Trump.
And all migrant communities.
Most significantly, it disrespected the boy.
Most likely the bully was motivated by
jealous anger over loosing the game.
But a similar disrespect for their message
goes much farther.
That day this boy was bullied by a peer.
But today his pain is magnified by adults.
Some of whom willfully disregard laws,
and intentionally foment divisions,
and even incite crowds to bully others.
Just like the bully did to him.
and even incite crowds to bully others.
Just like the bully did to him.
For their cause.
His humiliation a useful tool.
And his suffering a thing to be exploited.
It feeds the, “activist,” need to place blame.
And justifies acts of self righteous retaliation.
Like those we are seeing in many of our streets.
Not Peaceful nonviolence.
But multiplied victimizations.
And confrontational landscapes of chaos.
Even lethal escalations
And his suffering a thing to be exploited.
It feeds the, “activist,” need to place blame.
And justifies acts of self righteous retaliation.
Like those we are seeing in many of our streets.
Not Peaceful nonviolence.
But multiplied victimizations.
And confrontational landscapes of chaos.
Even lethal escalations
with law enforcement officers.
In one city the pressure was so great
that managers abdicated civic responsibility
to the raging mob declaring
a new Autonomous Zone.
We saw this before.
In the "mostly peaceful protests,"
that destroyed many of our beautiful cities.
And killed 26.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
His friend the Reverend Billy Graham
rejected intimidating exploitation.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
His friend the Reverend Billy Graham
rejected intimidating exploitation.
As Reverend Graham took down
the ropes of segregation.
And Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
And Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
championed forgiveness over revenge.
And self control over outrage.
And self control over outrage.
Both sought a pathway to restore
respectful unity and cooperation.
Over divisive disunion.
We are Americans.
We are not the oppressed of Iran.
We already have the freedom of assembly,
freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
We already have the freedom of assembly,
freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
But instead of dialogue, in compliance with law.
We embrace chaotic outrage and anarchy.
We embrace chaotic outrage and anarchy.
In Minnesota it brought death and destruction.
And Governor Walls has called for assistance.
Even as Washington Governor Ferguson
Even as Washington Governor Ferguson
invites chaos back to the Northwest!
Have we forgotten the captives of CHAZ?
And the lawless executions of the two teens?
For the children's sake!
PLEASE STAY HOME!
DO NOT PROVIDE COVER
FOR ANARCHISTS
WHEN YOU NORMALIZE CHAOS.
YOU WEAR THE BLOOD THEY SPILL.
P.S. If you really want to understand more....
Back away from the influencers and....
Commit to becoming informed.
Explore multiple perspectives.
On the Immigration Issue... Have you?
Compared the costs of legal and illegal immigration?
Of our current action with our past inaction?
Have you contrasted the dangers?
Of our current action with our past inaction?
Have you contrasted the dangers?
Considered the financial hardships and jeopardy
that families experienced coming illegally?
Considered their vulnerability as they crossed
the Cartel controlled borderlands?
Are you aware of Trump's prepaid self deportation policies?
And his intermittent bonus incentives?
that families experienced coming illegally?
Considered their vulnerability as they crossed
the Cartel controlled borderlands?
Are you aware of Trump's prepaid self deportation policies?
And his intermittent bonus incentives?
That facilitate safe legal travel and provision for resettlement?
You can easily find out... If you question well and consider...
Start by Clicking the + above to Open a new tab...
In the new tab, use Google, or Edge, or? with or without AI and type in...
Cartel assistance in illegal border crossings by year?
Number of deportations by administration?
Overdose deaths by year?
What is an Autonomous Zone?
Organizations that help deportees
or any other question.
The results are often beyond belief.
Even if you absolutely hate Trump.
And loathe his droning speeches.
Trump has deported fewer than his peers.
And assisted immigrants more on their return.
The fact that he offers, and then follows through.
That he sent thousands home safely.
That he gave bonus money for resettlement.
Is so much better than the Cartels.
Who extorted, intimidated and raped so many.
What Trump provided was, so much faster, so much safer and so much kinder!
IF YOU TRULY WANT TO HELP
DEPORTEES OUT OF CONCERN
FOR THEIR LOSS.
WHICH CAN BE HUGE!
There are many organizations
committed to their cause.
Some even that make provision
for their safe and legal return to the U.S.
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If you truly care, there is a lot you can do!
If you really care... that is.
Or you can be angry and blame and punish.
And promote the chaos, fear, death and destruction that is scaring our children.
Much like the bully in the story.
committed to their cause.
Some even that make provision
for their safe and legal return to the U.S.
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If you truly care, there is a lot you can do!
If you really care... that is.
Or you can be angry and blame and punish.
And promote the chaos, fear, death and destruction that is scaring our children.
Much like the bully in the story.
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