Lynching and White Guilt

I attended a Lynching Conference over the weekend, it was extremely uncomfortable but certainly worthwhile for families whose ancestors were lynched . 

I was struggling with one of the presentations which involved a White woman who discovered her great grand parents were enslavers who also had Slavery celebrations/picnics and how traumatizing it was for her family

I thought that it was inappropriate and certainly not equivalent in any sense to the lynchings . Why is it necessary to always center juxtaposition both issues given the conference was about Black Americans that were lynched 

I acknowledge my concerns with those who held the conference 

Was I wrong ???

Greg/BLM

Paradigm Change is Mandatory

Our government is about to collapse and this is solely the responsibility of our failed politicians and political partisan parties and citizens of America . 

Neither party can govern without rancor and divisiveness creating the current government shutdown

Voters and Non-Voters have both contributed to this clusterfuck scenario and far too many don’t care 

It is incumbent upon the citizens of America to govern themselves via ballot referendums and initiatives despite the enormous firewalls and structural barriers in our electoral system 

I refuse to legitimize our failed politicians and elections which make this madness possible 

Join me in this pursuit to save our country and our sovereignty as well 

Greg Thrasher 

Director 

Plane Ideas 

Alternative Think Tank 

USA

Hypocrites

 Frequently I get attacked by far too Jewish Americans because I indict Israel and not Palestinians for the inhumane war in Gaza 

The major media platforms in America have curated bias towards Israel and not Palestinians , this has been a staple of these media platforms forever it seems 

Frequently I get attacked by far too Jewish Americans for supporting DEI as well as Academic Freedom pursuit and challenges on US college campuses 

Frequently I get attacked by far too Jewish Americans because I post the fact that Black Americans not Jewish Americans are targeted for more Hate Crimes in America 

Black activists more than other activists are subjected to criticism more than others because our activism is historical in America layered with many agendas including gender, religion, class , age,politics and of course race.

The overwhelming majority of Jewish Americans self identify as White this fact alone creates objections and criticisms especially within the Jewish Diaspora  which is quite  diverse and Black as well 

Shalom

Resist 2 Exist (c)

14th Amendment Safe???

 The 14th Amendment is the absolute foundation of citizenship in America  especially for Black Americans in particular given the ugly of racism and its impact in our lives

I am concerned about its foundation given the Trump’s presidency and his power and influence over the SCOTUS 

Given the racial dynamics of the Deportation of Brown folks and the deployment of the NG big cities with Black citizens, there is heightened awareness  

There is deep concern and anxiety that is warranted with the Trump Regime, especially since he frequently targets Black Americans and endorses policies that diminish our freedoms and opportunities in America 

It is critical and incumbent to stay focused during this unprecedented period in our nation’s sovereignty now!!!

Resist 2 Exist(c)

K2 Observations

 Observations of K2 Protests

-Extremely important to observe others like U that don’t look like U  sharing similar beliefs 

-Positive Energy 

-Absence of Gloom and Doom

-Strength of Numbers is Power

-Presence of Anti-Protesters reminded me that my adversaries are dedicated 

- Atmosphere of Possibilities and Options not of Despair and Surrender 

-Demographics of America especially Women and Children 

-Firewalls were shorter, Barriers weren’t present 

-Spirit of collaborations and cohesion 

-Class was diminished but present 

     My matra Resist 2 Exist (c) was alive 

Greg Thrasher

Director 

Plane Ideas 

Alternative Think Tank 

USA

Black Folks MIA @ ‘K2’

 Perspective on Black Americans being MIA at ‘KINGS 2 ‘ protests across America 

There are a variety of reasons for the absence of large numbers of Black Americans today @ various ‘K2 ‘ protests ‘

Some of them have historical context as well as contemporary reasons for the mass absence of Black Americans @ ‘K2’ protests across America today 

-Legacy of Racism 

-Distrust

-Messaging 

-Class 

-Ownership 

-Politics

-Law Enforcement Agencies  racial bias  and reactions to incidents today will reflect the Law Enforcement Agencies racial bias and reactions during the Civil Rights Movement any 

-The unspoken sense that only White Protests matter because Black Folks don’t matter now 

I am here @ a ‘K2’ protest to explore and understand all of the questions and concerns from not only my perspective but others especially White Protesters 

Resist 2 Exist(c)

Practicalities Now

As promised the Staff of Plane Ideas has researched and will now begin to publish a series of articles, reports, materials that will assist Black Americans and others navigate this perilous time in America 

- Create a list of comrades 

More 2 come….

Resist 2 Exist(c)

Greg