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More white progressives think that “racism is built into our society” than black or Hispanic Americans. And white progressives are much less likely to agree that “America is the greatest country in the world” than black or Hispanic Americans.
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David Watson 🥑
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I noticed something during the elections. Many look to politicians as if they’re our saviors, letting hope rise or fall based on who’s in the White House. Yes, policies and ideologies matter, and our country is truly remarkable. But even so, it pales next to our eternal home. If
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Yup, white progressive college educated women are the angriest, anti American bunch there is. College has caused this group to hate any debate, hate traditions of any sort, hate religion, hate merit, hate men, hate conservative women, etc. Their disease gets worse each day.
If racism was in fact built into our society, it would probably be a good idea for minorities *not* to believe that, even if it was true, because it would be too discouraging. Whereas white progressives would be voluntarily taking on the task of fixing it.
Alternatively, white conservatives are far more detached from minority views than progressives are. Only 20% recognize systemic racism (vs 50% of Black Americans) and they're WAY more extreme on border security than Hispanic Americans.
Very important data for those who want Dems to be more successful... And striking that Hispanics' views are closer to those of White Conservatives than White progressives on each question! if Dems want to do better among Hispanics, they have to change their pitch
But you’re also comparing a subset of white Americans (those who are progressive) with a category that isn’t all progressive (Black people, every political variation).