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Interpretations of greatness

Interpretations of greatness

The Artdog Quote(s) of the Week One of the recurring themes in white supremacist rhetoric (of which we’ve heard far too much since the start of the Trump Administration) is that white people are somehow “superior” to other races. Presumably, that would extend to the depth of their thoughts. I wondered if it might be interesting to compare observations written by leaders of the Confederate States of America with the thoughts of people who had experience on the “receiving end” of slavery.* I’ll leave it to you, to determine whose thoughts…

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The effects of slavery

The effects of slavery

The Artdog Quote(s) of the Week One of the recurring themes in white supremacist rhetoric (of which we’ve heard far too much since the start of the Trump Administration) is that white people are somehow “superior” to other races. Presumably, that would extend to the depth of their thoughts. I wondered if it might be interesting to compare observations written by leaders of the Confederate States of America with the thoughts of people who had experience on the “receiving end” of slavery. Bonus quote; I couldn’t resist. I’ll leave it…

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Of morality and Dreams

Of morality and Dreams

The Artdog Quotes of the Week One of the recurring themes in white supremacist rhetoric (of which we’ve heard far too much since the start of the Trump Administration) is that white people are somehow “superior” to other races. Presumably, that would extend to the depth of their thoughts. I wondered if it might be interesting to compare observations written by leaders of the Confederate States of America with the thoughts of people who had experience on the “receiving end” of slavery. I’ll leave it to you, to determine whose thoughts resonate with the greater depth. IMAGES:…

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