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RT The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial)A state that never had slavery, is taking money away from people who never owned slaves and giving it to people who never were slaves. ...

The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hey, Lawrence. >> Hey, Jen. Uh, you remember the blue wave election of 2018 in which the Democrats won back the House of Representatives. Uh, two women elected that year, Abigail Spanberger and Mikey Cheryl. They uh, one from New Jersey and from Virginia. They, as you know, became roommates, as members of Congress sometimes do because it's expensive uh to have to have a place in Washington and a place back in your state. They became roommates and you'l ...

Well, tonight, Donald Trump chose to commemorate and memorialize slavery. Why? Because he's Donald Trump. He did that by honoring a cruel and vicious slaveholder who killed more American soldiers than anyone else in the world in history. More American soldiers than Adolf Hitler ever dreamed of killing. Donald Trump announced on social media that he has tonight quote reinstalled the nearly 20 foot canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the West Point Library on campus. Robert E. Lee is the s ...

Donald Trump is escalating his attacks. I don't want to call it escalating because we've always kind of known what this is about. Uh but his attacks on the Smithsonian institution and uh one specific crucial part of American history.On Truth Social this week, he wrote in part, quote, "The Smithsonian the Smithsonian is out of control, where everything discussed is how horrible our country is, how bad slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been." Following that post, the White House spokesp ...

President Trump is blasting the world's largest museum complex as he pushes for a rewrite of American history. Posting on Truth Social, quote, "The Smithsonian is out of control, where everything is everything discussed is how horrible our country is, how bad slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been. Nothing about success, nothing about brightness, nothing about the future." A top-down review of the Smithsonian's exhibits, collections, and internal processes is already underway. Now, a ...

Historical Revisionism & Cultural Institutions - The report highlights President Trump's order to review Smithsonian museums, alleging a focus on the negativity of slavery, mirroring reviews conducted at universities concerning DEI and anti-Semitism [1] - The administration intends to adjust museum content deemed problematic in "tone, historical framing, and alignment with American ideals" before the country's 250th anniversary [2] - Concerns are raised about the potential "whitewashing of history" and the implication that there was a "good side to slavery" [3] - The review is seen as an attempt to rewrite history in Trump's vision for the 250th anniversary, potentially undermining federal institutions like the Smithsonian [14] Historical Significance & American Identity - The report emphasizes that African-American history is integral to American history and cannot be erased or ignored [5][15] - The discussion underscores the importance of acknowledging the horrors of slavery alongside the courage of those who fought for change, including abolitionists and civil rights activists [26] - The narrative of America's journey towards a "more perfect union," including struggles and progress, should be told to inspire future generations [21] Societal Implications & Political Commentary - The actions are compared to Stalinist tactics of erasing historical events and figures [25] - The report suggests a "slippery slope" from attacks on affirmative action to equality and diversity, potentially weakening the nation [15][16] - The report views the effort to obscure the full American story as shameful and potentially racist, warning against ignoring history for the sake of the present and future [22][24]

Political Commentary & Historical Context - The Trump administration reinstalled a Confederate monument, prioritizing it over economic concerns [1] - The decision to reinstall Confederate monuments is defended as preserving and learning from history, not erasing it [2] - Confederate monument construction spiked during the Jim Crow era and as a backlash to Brown versus Board of Education, suggesting intentional motives beyond historical preservation [4][5] - The erection of these monuments is seen as a reminder of a past era and a potential distraction from other issues [5][6] Congressional & Defense Department Conflict - The Defense Secretary's decision overrides a bipartisan Congressional decision to remove Confederate symbols [8][9] - Congress, including Republicans, passed a law directing the removal of Confederate symbols, contradicting the Defense Secretary's portrayal of the decision as driven by "leftist lemmings" [10][11] - The monument in question was commissioned by the Daughters of the Confederacy and installed during Woodrow Wilson's presidency, approximately 50 years after the Civil War [11][12]

Historical Context - The document states that white people did not invent slavery [1] Social Commentary - The document presents an "uncomfortable truth" regarding the history of slavery [1]

Historical Context - Slavery was a widespread practice across various civilizations throughout history [1] - The British and Americans are highlighted as the only civilization that actively fought to abolish slavery [1] Societal Perception - Despite their role in ending slavery, the British and Americans are often portrayed negatively as if they were the sole perpetrators of slavery [1]