02-02-2010, 02:39 AM
In a general sense it does resonate with me. I haven't yet read Douglass' book though Ed.
Just looking at the broad strokes here so pardon me.
* The concept of 'race' and 'purity' is a huge underlying concept in fascism and to those who rule. 'Born to rule'. Though there are certainly divisions in the ruling class. Thatcher: "Is he one of us?" Various groups/families have dominated various institutions in the power structure/state.
*The Kennedy murder and those of King and RFK were most definitely right wing created events. Not a possibility in the world they would have been done by Castro/Soviets/Ruskies/Reds etc. Racism is one of the primary tools of the ruling class used to divide and conquer. Balkanisation versus universal brotherhood of man .
*Kennedy brought Bolden on to the White House staff. Could have caused some there to participate/look other way/stand down. Proves that Kennedy wanted to break barriers. Action not just words.
*Kennedy was for civil rights and dismantling legislation that discriminated and segregated. For many that represented the forces of chaos and perhaps payback being unleashed. Hordes of black/yellow/red people rising up like an unstoppable tidal wave. A frightening prospect for them. For such people it was imperative to maintain the status quo. At any cost.
* Though Kennedy came from a wealthy and privileged back ground he was not a WASP and was not 'one of them'. He actually thought he could exercise the power of office of POTUS when in actual face he had merely been elected by the population (and only just) He was not selected by 'them'.
* I think it points the finger at some of them not all of them because even in the ruling class not everyone is a raving racist looney and some would have been horrified at what occurred. Nevertheless as a class they can be prevailed upon to cover it up and not break ranks. So, to a large extent it does bring to light the nature of the act.
So, while perhaps there is room for maneuver it is not off target.
Just looking at the broad strokes here so pardon me.
* The concept of 'race' and 'purity' is a huge underlying concept in fascism and to those who rule. 'Born to rule'. Though there are certainly divisions in the ruling class. Thatcher: "Is he one of us?" Various groups/families have dominated various institutions in the power structure/state.
*The Kennedy murder and those of King and RFK were most definitely right wing created events. Not a possibility in the world they would have been done by Castro/Soviets/Ruskies/Reds etc. Racism is one of the primary tools of the ruling class used to divide and conquer. Balkanisation versus universal brotherhood of man .
*Kennedy brought Bolden on to the White House staff. Could have caused some there to participate/look other way/stand down. Proves that Kennedy wanted to break barriers. Action not just words.
*Kennedy was for civil rights and dismantling legislation that discriminated and segregated. For many that represented the forces of chaos and perhaps payback being unleashed. Hordes of black/yellow/red people rising up like an unstoppable tidal wave. A frightening prospect for them. For such people it was imperative to maintain the status quo. At any cost.
* Though Kennedy came from a wealthy and privileged back ground he was not a WASP and was not 'one of them'. He actually thought he could exercise the power of office of POTUS when in actual face he had merely been elected by the population (and only just) He was not selected by 'them'.
* I think it points the finger at some of them not all of them because even in the ruling class not everyone is a raving racist looney and some would have been horrified at what occurred. Nevertheless as a class they can be prevailed upon to cover it up and not break ranks. So, to a large extent it does bring to light the nature of the act.
So, while perhaps there is room for maneuver it is not off target.
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Karl Marx
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.