Sometimes juxtaposition is all the world needs to explain itself.
What is a Reverse Racist?
Rac•ism ˈrāˌsizəm
the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief. (New Oxford American Dictionary)
I've heard the term "reverse racist/racism" thrown around from time to time (most recently by Rush Limbaugh) and it has always confused me. We don't use Read more [...]
The New DRM Class-System
The rich suburban kid buying the $26 shirt is the same one that is going to be able to buy the DRM free music, while the people in a less financially position will be forced to choose DRM burdened music. Read more [...]
Imus Isn't the Problem
The problem with Imus is that he said something stupid and now people want to talk about what he said, and once the media is through with him we will all pretend America is alright again. If they really cared about the issues and not the entertainment value of what Imus said they would be discussing these issues in relation to Don Imus. Read more [...]
I think this is funny
It wasn't all that great anyway, it just announce a talk being given at Harvard with a $15 admission (I was trying to point towards issues of access to important dialogs, education, etc in America) class, classism, privilege Read more [...]
Racism & Classism
I have a lot of opinions on race and class, and I don't know that any of them are solid, but I do think that both issues are the core America's problems. I don't think that Americans think about race in the right way, anyone who's looked and thought about what they've seen can tell you it isn't as polar as people want to make it. Read more [...]
