Everyone is talking about the Great Replacement Theory and all the experts are coming out to give their opinions. They all have a piece of how it impacts extremism in this country but might be missing a few things. This theory is only part of the general problem, issue and resolution. We knew this problem was brewing for some time and until we almost took down our nation and capital as we dragged our feet on bipartisan solutions (Its a collective problem).
It is rooted in some people's belief in the symbolism of culture and political power and what our country should look like. I'm a light right Republican and believe that the Constitution is our overriding social contract and that applies to all peoples (That is not a debate on our immigration polices, the numbers, etc...) but it is a debate on how perceived changes in national demographics are being used to heighten fear (Why I have been advocating for GOP to be more inclusive of differences. They are great people and I know they are going to come around because its the right thing to do {I have been encouraged by some to take a leadership position and told by others my "Muslim Sounding Name" would disqualify me for any real importance. Before Democrats snicker they also have some work to do and are stoking their own extreme pockets. They are equally blinded by us versus them politics {maybe we are one nation with different ideas on how to get there. Anything is negotiable if we want to share perspectives Conflict Model and Communication}Just wait a minute and we will see. Bad karma brings more bad karma. So let us think together how we are going to save our nation and our people from ourselves. Patriotism comes in different forms.)
This isn't some isolated incident. Some say it is ONLY about race. Its not only about that. Its about race, religion, entitlement and indifference. I've seen this happen were large groups of people are willing to support intentionally false information under social pressure (they are actually being bullied themselves to accept lower order values but don't think in those terms. Allegory of Cave. i.e. slaves to forms) and in turn set up boundaries in society and create subjectivity in our legal, hiring, and social structure.
It makes no difference to some if you served your country, objective U.S. history isn't part of the equation, or one's loyalty to nation or accomplishments in life. It comes down to who you are hanging out with, what things they talk about, the perception of power, skewed identities, misperception of nationalism (most are shallow forms of patriotism based on lower level identities), the political spectrum, and institutional integrity (i.e. meaning misuse of power/trust should not be tolerated.). We can call this phenomenon an undercurrent of sociological significance (I might not be using the wrong terminology. I wasn't rich enough to go to Harvard. I actually like Harvard. Sorry.)
It is also difficult to change with a few days of public outrage and then settling back into old dysfunctional patterns o indifference and denial (I'm not advocating for any race but the universalization of the value of American life.). We can design better methods of detection and send people to counseling that display aggression and manipulation that are rooted in our social networks.
For example, in a situation in which I'm familiar because of blind loyalty and lack of exposure the ex-sports playing homogeneous network will not peel from their leadership to find a better path forward (Most are good people so my plan is to continue to engage positively but be bluntly honest. I know I'm seen as the "bitch" in this group and they have no problem yelling that out to my kids. I'm confused on the definition in this situation 🤔). They see the problems they face as from "those" people and not of their own making (You can't get more distorted or directed then that!)
At what point does misuse of legitimate authority for self serving behaviors (i.e. corruption), mixed with chatter (Facebook and social media), coordinated aggression, and environmental support push disgruntled members of a clan (likely led by someone with a mental health issue) to be a lone wolf? Spreading intentionally false information and ostracization is about creating "untouchables" in society and in turn encouraging group disdain (Most people might actually like the "other" but are forbidden through social expectation from socializing with the "enemy". i.e. hence they create two societies with different rules for each. We need to get everyone back to a shared perspective and a single society. "Stupid is as Stupid Does"). It only takes one to pull the trigger!
I got a couple of ideas but they are pretty stupid I guess (I mean I do have a Muslim sounding name. i.e. lower value, lower IQ, lower loyalty, lower everything.....oh and my kids are mixed race and were intentionally targeted....again lower lower lower in the minds of the perpetrators and their blind followership. I suspect there are others in our national leadership who also feel the same. The real value of a person is different from socially constructed misperceptions. i.e. subjective reality from limited perception. 🤷🤓) You have to change the environment and its assumptions. Critical thinking and moral conscious become a necessity for that change. Ponder the stupidity of.....another unfinished theory. I got at least two that will likely be helpful someday (one on rapid innovation systems for government, military and industry. They aren't finished.) but let us wait and see. Who knows....I have to go to the grocery store and serve my community. It only takes one! We should head the call of greatness to build the best most enlightened nation by adhering to universal values we can sell globally and an economic system that brings real opportunities for those who put forward the effort. Out Perform China, Extremism Whole Nation, National Risks, Deradicalization.)
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