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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2025 12:59:52 -0400
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On 4/6/2025 8:13 AM, John B. wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Apr 2025 07:46:16 -0400, zen cycle
> <funkmasterxx@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Exceptions abound within all non-white or non-male examples. This in no
>> way affects the facts around institutionalized racism in this country.
> 
> Although perhaps not as obvious but what is basically "racism" exists
> in many societies. As an example, here (Thailand) Americans are
> generally considered rather stupid and are normally over charged.

I agree that racism is extremely common throughout the world. I once 
read that human societies (from tribes up to nations) tend to welcome 
single foreigners as interesting temporary visitors, but tend to get 
much more skeptical when, say, clusters show up to move in. And when 
larger numbers arrive, it's treated as an "invasion."

The U.S. is an oddball country. Its origin was based on (mostly 
inadvertently) killing off the aboriginals, leaving much of the land 
unclaimed; then on importing (mostly) Europeans in wave after wave to 
make productive use of the land.

But each new wave went through the "invasion" gauntlet. "No Irish Need 
Apply" and all that. But most - Irish, German, Italian, Polish, etc. - 
were eventually able to blend in.

Those of African origin could not blend in unless they were white enough 
to "pass." They're still considered part of an "invasion." And yes, that 
attitude has been in our institutions for a long, long time.


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- Frank Krygowski