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X @Andrew Tate
Andrew Tate· 2025-10-21 12:52
Death is not the worst of evils.Your surrender to slavery is.Do not be a slave.Serve God, and live well as a divine warrior who owns his life, his future, his fate.Try it.You have something to lose by trying?That isn't already being torn from you and your children? ...
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-20 06:19
RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Correction: their parents fought in a slave army, drafted from a population, that on the eve of war, opposed by 70%+ going to war with Germany. The slave army, along with its allies, then proceeded to mass murder civilians on a historically unprecedented scale. (Which doesn't excuse what their opponents did)."Greatest Generation" is what TV taught the Boomers to call this most pathological of generations. ...
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-12 17:29
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. ...
X @Andrew Tate
Andrew Tate· 2025-09-25 12:23
Unmatched perspicacity coupled with sheer indefatigability makes me a feared opponent in any realm of human endeavour. Escape Slavery: https://t.co/x2ZVKYMoZe ...
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-09-19 14:51
RT Alice Smith (@TheAliceSmith)Slavery was the default position - the West led the charge against it.Poverty was the default position - the West figured out how to multiply wealth for everyone.Ignorance was the default position - the West invented the printing press and mass literacy. ...
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-09-05 08:33
Social Commentary - The tweet addresses racism and the divisive nature of how the history of slavery is taught in America [1] - The tweet advocates for telling the truth about the history of slavery [1]
1619 Project founder on Trump, the Smithsonian, and whitewashing U.S. History
MSNBC· 2025-08-24 14:27
Historical Interpretation & Political Influence - The Trump administration targeted Smithsonian exhibits deemed "woke," focusing on topics like sexuality, slavery, and immigration, accusing some artwork of being anti-American [1] - The administration's actions are interpreted as an attempt to control the understanding of the past to influence the present, particularly regarding race and American history [5][6][17] - Museums are intended to expand understanding and teach about past mistakes, not to please those in power [3] - Rewriting or erasing history is seen as a means to maintain power structures by obscuring the true history of racial inequality and justifying regressive policies [19][21] Education & Curriculum - The 1619 Project examines US history through the lens of slavery's central role in the nation's founding and development [5] - There are accusations of hypocrisy, with some criticizing the 1619 Project while supporting unvetted, ideological learning materials [15] - Oklahoma attempted to ban the teaching of the 1619 project [13] Historical Context & Warnings - Historians warn that the current situation, where the executive branch is attempting to control universities, art museums, and history museums, is unprecedented in American history [4][24] - Comparisons are drawn to the rise of Nazism in Germany, suggesting a chilling parallel in the attempt to control historical narratives [24][25] Race & Political Power - Race is being used as a means of political power to distract working-class white people from unpopular economic policies [7] - The administration is accused of trying to recast white Americans as the primary victims of racism [20] - The true history of slavery and racial apartheid needs to be hidden in order to justify regressive policies [21]
'Would be obscene': Smithsonian shouldn't align with Trump's view of history, says Eugene Robinson
MSNBC· 2025-08-22 11:44
Content Review Focus - The Trump administration, led by Lindseay Halligan, is reviewing content at the Smithsonian Museums, believing they overemphasize slavery [1] - Halligan suggests museums should focus on "how far we've come" and the progress made since slavery [1][3][4] - The review aims to ensure the Smithsonian aligns with President Trump's view of Washington and the nation's history, making DC a place all Americans want to visit [4][5] Concerns Regarding Historical Representation - Critics argue aligning the Smithsonian with Trump's view of history would be ahistorical and an obscenity, denying the nation's history [6] - Concerns are raised about "whitewashing" or downplaying the history of slavery and its aftermath, including Jim Crow discrimination [5][7][8] - Some believe acknowledging the full context of slavery, including hope and progress, is essential for an honest portrayal [3] Political Implications - The White House's actions are seen as appealing to its base, suggesting the left has been lazy in celebrating the country [12] - Critics argue that celebrating the country fully requires acknowledging its difficult past and the struggles of minorities [13][14] - The President's attempt to control culture and the arts raises concerns about expanding power, potentially leading voters to seek checks on presidential power [15][16]
Smithsonian visitors react to Trump's criticism that museums are too "WOKE"
MSNBC· 2025-08-21 03:07
Huh. You see it right. He dead serious, too.He's lit literally. It's caps. I don't think I can comment without cussing.It's just horrible. I'm very cuz I I can read. Yeah, I can read, but this don't look I have to keep rereading it because this don't this isn't a joke.It's beyond disappointing. It's depressing. But to have the president of the United States saying something like this, it's just unconscionable.It's not a shocker to be honest with you. I didn't know he had like that much hate towards us thoug ...
Trump orders sweeping review of Smithsonian
NBC News· 2025-08-21 01:30
Government Oversight & Funding - The President is escalating a war against the Smithsonian, accusing it of being "woke" and negatively portraying American history [1] - The President signed an executive order claiming the Smithsonian is influenced by a divisive race-centered ideology [3] - 62% of the Smithsonian's funding comes from the federal government [5] Historical Representation & Controversy - The President criticizes the Smithsonian for focusing on negative aspects of American history like slavery [1] - The President wants museums to present American history in a fair manner, not in a "woke" or "racist" manner [1] - The removal of at least 32 artifacts previously displayed at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture was noted [2] Public Reaction - The President's comments about slavery are drawing backlash and considered offensive [4] - Public reactions to the review of the Smithsonian are mixed [4]