The Art of Conservatism

That “Racist” Weapon (and how to deal with it)

Written around December 1, 2015

Racism has been around for seemingly ever, and it didn't start with the capturing of many members of the population of Africa for use as indigenous slaves in the New World (not just in the United States, but in the entire Caribbean 'lake'). Racism in this country did not even begin to recede until the passage of both the Civil Rights Law of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As Walter E. Williams, Professor Emeritus at George Mason University, and a preeminent black educator put it, “The Civil Rights war is over, and folks, we won!” I'll accept his assessment on that, but for a lot of folks who are profiting from the continuation of a war already won, the Civil Rights war is not over, mainly because so much ammunition is left to use. And, there seems to be an unlimited supply of it. I'm referring to the word “Racist”, that epithet which is used, not for its intended purpose, but as a weapon against truth. There, I said it.

The definition of Racist is not what it was originally intended to be. First of all, those use the word make it abundantly clear that only one race or political belief can ever be considered 'racist'. No matter what a Louis Farrakhan or an Al Sharpton may say, no matter how inflammatory or false they speak of anyone whom they see as an enemy, or who tells the truth about them or a favored cause of theirs, no tag of 'racist' must ever be applied to them, or any other of their ilk. On the other hand, Conservative public servants, commentators, and media members, anyone whom they see as 'getting in their way', or are too close to telling the truth about them, is an instant target for a 'racist bomb' attack. And usually, many more than one. And it's usually a lie. Why not? It's what the Left usually does---a form of political correctness gone amok.

And that's a key as to how the Conservative must fight back. Get used to it: the word “Racist” is code talk for “Shut your damned mouth!”, slung at Conservatives, or anyone else with whom the thrower of the “R” bomb deems as an enemy, all for one purpose—to falsely shame them into submissive silence. 

 

Don't take it! Don't play nice. When the race-baiters hurl the epithet, 'Racist!' at their 'target' (i. e., you), the response of the 'target' (you) should be the plain and simple truth: “Liar!” Repeat it, over and over and over, scream it, or not, as you wish. Indeed, if I ever get to run for public office, that's how I plan to deal with the 'R' bomb. Anyone who would call me a 'racist' (which is a lie), would get the response of the 'Liar' bomb. Remember, it took decades for the 'R' bomb to gain its illegitimate legitimacy in the public discourse. It's far past time that we start to refute it in with real energy. In short, When someone lies to or about you, it's time you help re-invented the backbone that it takes to properly, truthfully, refute and deflect it. Tell the truth, tell it with conviction, and do what it takes to shame them. 

 

And yes, damn the media: full speed ahead! Use the 'L' word on them, too. Research their lies and their lives, and reveal them for what they are. Expose them legitimately, and make it known. Make sure that what you find in your research is the truth, and then make it stick. It shouldn't be hard. You can learn to research to uncover the truth about them. 

 

Remember: if you're going to hope to win the day, you can do worse than fight back. You can't do any better. We can no longer afford to 'play nice' anymore. Neither can this country.

For Art of Conservatism, I'm Art Reis