StupIDPol: A based critique of essentialism

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A federated homage to the subreddit of the same name. The original idea is a marxist take on identity politics and the stupidity inherent in it, but we're fresh out of marxists to run this joint.

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‘America does not deserve me.’ Why Black people are leaving the United States (archive.ph)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Often referred to as “Blaxit,” which combines the words “Black” and “exit,” the movement has been boosted by social media, where influencers share inspirational posts about their odysseys abroad and challenge others to join them.

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Many of those who are leaving are trying to escape their American-ness — yet are also having to confront the power of their dollars and what Wright calls “passport privilege.”

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

America does not deserve me

Moves to Mexico

Lol.

Judging by the headline I would have assumed they'd have moved to Europe or Canada. Turns out it's mostly Mexico, Thailand or Africa instead. Well good for them. No one should live in a country where they feel unwelcomed.