As I have discussed many times here at EPJ, I consider the framing of the current events in Ferguson as a sign of white oppression of black people, rather than government oppression, is a grave error (SEE "Black Rage").
That said it is fun to see a skilled member of an oppressed group smackdown a mainstream frontman for the power establishment.
-RW
This is just getting silly.
ReplyDeleteThe culture for these places would have to radically changed so that the armed property owner could safely defend his property and trust his neighbors would see that he was an upstanding citizen rather than a criminal. Such a thing is impossible in these "diverse" communities. Redirecting anger at the security forces, or some unfortunate police officer with a family put in a miserable situation, misses the point completely and insures more wasted resources.
Of course I live in a town with no police force--but that is the point. "Diverse communities" sure do seem to require a lot of police, curfews and so forth.
"Redirecting anger at the security forces, or some unfortunate police officer with a family put in a miserable situation, misses the point completely and insures more wasted resources. "
DeleteHave you seriously not been paying attention? This isn't some new phenomenon that all of a sudden sprung up. Police militarization isn't a "liberal myth, minorities whinnying, etc" its a real thing that libertarians have been calling foul on for years. It took a horrible situation like Ferguson for the general public to notice and even that people are still making excuses (aka Stockholm syndrome).
The government stooge having a family has no barring on situation, bring it up is just an appeal to emotion (aka a liberal debate tactic). Nobody forced him to become a cop and if he feels that the job is too dangerous maybe he should join the private sector and be an actual productive citizen instead of an enforcer (and tax consumer) for leviathan.
I guess I am with Rothbard on this one when it comes to the actual police officer. Illana Mercer nailed the misguided response from 'libertarians' looking to be so PC in rationalizing the looters.
DeleteLOL that was great
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the arrogant Lemon for once gasping for words. I liked the rapper's moxie!
ReplyDeletedon't think he smacks him down but prevents him from attempting to form a narrative which is victory enough
ReplyDeleteTalib Kweli is one of the few putting out thoughtful music on the hip hop scene. Check out Reflection Eternal, it's a good one. This interview was fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAdd Lupe Fiasco to that list.
DeleteImmortal Technique comes to mind as well
DeleteMy question for Mr. Rapper is" Did the looting begin before or after the police started getting "pushy" with the crowd?
ReplyDeleteTwo, how come none of the looters were shot? The man already has got the community where he wants them, looking bad on national TV?
But yeah, ultimately it's about leviathan vs. the people, not black and white.