THE RISE OF BIGOTRY IN AMERICAN AND A SCATTERED DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHEN THE APPLE RUNS FAR FROM THE…
By: Agustin Aguirre Herrera
Tags: White Privilege, Anti Racism, Opinion, Politics

THE RISE OF BIGOTRY IN AMERICAN AND A SCATTERED DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHEN THE APPLE RUNS FAR FROM THE TREE.

For more than ten years, white liberals supporters or sympathizers of the Democratic party have enabled the rise of far-right and white supremacist groups in the United States. It is also important to mention that less well-known hate groups, falling under the umbrella of white nationalism with neo-fascists and ethnocentric beliefs, have grown and germinated in every corner of the country and beyond.

All of us have some responsibility for letting these far-right groups advance and carry political influence in all fairness. Granted, hate groups such as the Proud Boys have received support and encouragement from the Trump regime; these far-right extremists would not have gained strength if opposed by one united front. Still, is it all because of the Trump administration’s backing? Not entirely accurate; the rise of far-right conservatism intensified after the election of Barack Obama in 2008. In those years, an already agitated group of far-right conservatives began to show their disdain for the first Black American president openly. Even the late John McCain defended Obama during a political event over racist comments. However, the demonization campaign that started in the late 2000s continued non-stop directed by corporate conservative media outlets, both online and cable, financed by some of the most conservative figures on the top 1% percent category and amplified by political figures elected by the same far-right groups, along with white nationalist and white supremacist sympathizers.

Whether one agrees or disagrees, we must give them credit to organize and become such a powerful political force. President Trump took advantage of the silent majority, ready to succumb to any political dealer ready to take on their white supremacist beliefs. The silent majority has been getting louder and more robust since the early 2010s.

On the other hand, the Democratic party has lost track, and nowadays, the mistrust of underrepresented communities has grown, and its lack of confidence widen; the democratic party resist to acknowledge that their influence among communities of color has slipped away, fall behind, and break into pieces broken into different directions; left, right, center, and even far-right.

The Democratic party also seeks power just like their fellow legislators across the aisle; the party also receives corporate America’s financial support, gets funded by the other side of the top 1%. Let us be honest; The Democratic party is also prone to corrupt attitudes. The only difference nowadays is that the dark side of American politics is more powerful, more united, energetic, and not going anywhere. This powerful political force almost got President Trump reelected; if he lost the election, it was because of Donald Trump’s own doing.

Not all is lost; the brave members of generation Z have shown courage and strength in recent years, which older Gen X’s have shyly shown in the last four years. For example, in recent demonstrations in the nation’s capital, Gen Z’s have held the line while being beaten by far-right-wing agitators and far-right law enforcement sympathizers. Moreover, Gen Z’s have taken pepper spray like champs while running away from the oppressive law enforcement; that fellow reader is courageous. Sure, we can debate how, when being young, we behaved with more idealistic and intrepid motos; however, as older Gen X’s, we must be critical of our privilege and passive attitude when unaffected by national unrest or when experiencing an authoritarian government that promotes and supports neo-fascist ideologies. Fear and indifference gave them strength; closing our eyes, covering our ears, and looking the other way gives them power. Sadly, the self-proclaimed “liberal crowd,” especially Gen X’s, has empowered white supremacy with their unresponsive, submissive, and mean-spirited attitude.