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The War against White Males
Shame and the Transformation of White Supremacy to White Guilt
Shaming your opponent has become the primary tactic of politics in America. It is used across the political spectrum and in relation to every issue. The goal of political contests is to demonstrate why your opponent’s policies or actions are morally corrupt, unpatriotic, or otherwise unethical. It is no longer just enough to show the voters that you are a better candidate, you must demonstrate why your opponent should be ashamed of their opinions and positions. Since your opponent is doing the same thing it becomes a zero-sum contest for the conscience of America. The more you convince voters your opponent should be ashamed of themselves the more righteous you become. And of course, whoever wins the election can claim vindication for their beliefs and their supporters.
Across the battles that make up today’s political landscape it seems it is the Left that holds the moral high ground. The environment, race, immigration, gun control, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and most importantly support for the President himself; these have all become areas where conservatives are supposed to feel like bad people. From “caging little children at the border” to blind support for a corrupt and immoral president, liberals are mounting increasing pressure with the common message being, “you should be ashamed of yourselves.”…
