Thank you so much for this, Glenn. I'd like to respond to some of what you said on the full podcast:
I'm very sorry that some wacko white racists have chosen to take your message and distort it merely to a condemnation of Black people. I'm sorry also that some of the three-name type have chosen to distort it into some self-hating statement.
Please know that there are many of us that do neither of these things, and we find your work very helpful. Because of you I've started to describe the plight of inner-city Black people as "our problem", rather than a problem for only Black or only white people to fix ("we're all in this together", etc.). I've adopted much of your language on these issues, and I parrot your talking points as best I can whenever these topics come up. You have done more than any other public figure to shape the way I think of and argue race in America.
Again, thank you so much for your work. Don't be disheartened by those that misunderstand it.
FWIW, I have found a group of people that includes some Trump supporters who vary from enthusiastic fo tepid. I looked for folks like this who might be willing to talk and listen without assuming much of anything about me. I realize that we don’t agree on a lot, but we do agree that while woke is bad, racism was bad and persists. I recently put in a post that I was concerned about voter suppression efforts. In reply, I was asked (in a calm ‘voice,’ why I object to voter ID and why I have confidence in mail ballots. It was a good opportunity for me to think about my views and try to respond, also in a calm ‘voice.’ I love to be snarky. But I restrain myself because I value the opportunity these people present to actually discuss things. Perhaps your group is out there if you can get past the empty suits. Good luck!
First, thanks for giving us some transcript tidbits—sometimes it’s more convenient to read than to listen. Second, please don’t despair about your ‘supporters’ who appear to use your wise words as an excuse to be hateful. Those individuals will continue to hate, regardless of what you do or do not say. There are many of us—decent, compassionate people (if I say so myself!)—who are simply trying to make sense of a complex situation. We thank you.
It’s very Talmudic of your and McWhorter’s discussions how you can articulate the opposing side:) keep up the good work— you have supporters who aren’t exploiting your pushback for racist motives. You and your guests are who are helping me decide to continue with my doctorate despite the risks of my field being overrun with some of the hyper woke ideology. May you go from strength to strength.
Thank you so much for this, Glenn. I'd like to respond to some of what you said on the full podcast:
I'm very sorry that some wacko white racists have chosen to take your message and distort it merely to a condemnation of Black people. I'm sorry also that some of the three-name type have chosen to distort it into some self-hating statement.
Please know that there are many of us that do neither of these things, and we find your work very helpful. Because of you I've started to describe the plight of inner-city Black people as "our problem", rather than a problem for only Black or only white people to fix ("we're all in this together", etc.). I've adopted much of your language on these issues, and I parrot your talking points as best I can whenever these topics come up. You have done more than any other public figure to shape the way I think of and argue race in America.
Again, thank you so much for your work. Don't be disheartened by those that misunderstand it.
FWIW, I have found a group of people that includes some Trump supporters who vary from enthusiastic fo tepid. I looked for folks like this who might be willing to talk and listen without assuming much of anything about me. I realize that we don’t agree on a lot, but we do agree that while woke is bad, racism was bad and persists. I recently put in a post that I was concerned about voter suppression efforts. In reply, I was asked (in a calm ‘voice,’ why I object to voter ID and why I have confidence in mail ballots. It was a good opportunity for me to think about my views and try to respond, also in a calm ‘voice.’ I love to be snarky. But I restrain myself because I value the opportunity these people present to actually discuss things. Perhaps your group is out there if you can get past the empty suits. Good luck!
First, thanks for giving us some transcript tidbits—sometimes it’s more convenient to read than to listen. Second, please don’t despair about your ‘supporters’ who appear to use your wise words as an excuse to be hateful. Those individuals will continue to hate, regardless of what you do or do not say. There are many of us—decent, compassionate people (if I say so myself!)—who are simply trying to make sense of a complex situation. We thank you.
It’s very Talmudic of your and McWhorter’s discussions how you can articulate the opposing side:) keep up the good work— you have supporters who aren’t exploiting your pushback for racist motives. You and your guests are who are helping me decide to continue with my doctorate despite the risks of my field being overrun with some of the hyper woke ideology. May you go from strength to strength.