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I'm putting quotes around the term "white people" specifically because it is an extremely unscientific catch-all that generally refers to non-latin, non-asian, non-african, non-middle eastern, non-native relatively lighter skinned people of very generally western european ancestry.

Of course there was a time when the Italian immigrants were not considered "american".

And of course there was a time when the Irish immigrants were not considered "american".

And of course there was a time when the Greek immigrants were not considered "american".

And there was even a time when the German immigrants were not considered "american".

Thinking about it some more, it's almost like "white" (in modern lingo) is now a stand-in for "real american" (in stark contrast to "native american").

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So then you see how it is socially acceptable to generalize white/black? Not good. There are over 50 countries in Africa. Many of the African people VASTLY VARY between countries. Just like 'Europeans'.
The most heinous attack on our peoples was done by the Communist Banker class, and that was to say "White People", "Black People". They effective eviscerated ALL of our roots with a phrase. Without roots, you get this shitshow.

And there was even a time when the German immigrants were not considered "american".

And after they were considered American, the usa removed that status in the snap of a finger, and put Germans into Concentration Camps (along with the Japanese), and stripped them of everything.

Thinking about it some more, it's almost like "white" (in modern lingo) is now a stand-in for "real american" (in stark contrast to "native american").

I don't get or see that at all. I only see that with 'foreigners', not blacks. Blacks are considered 'real americans' if they are patriotic. Whites are considered Communist Demons if they support communism.

Hollywood has melted the brains of most. Discussions like this are an uphill battle at best. The programming is so vast that it mostly cannot even be recognized by the programmed, let alone addressed.

I recommend making #1 goal for everyone, to first undo the programming, so that objectivity can be, at least sniffed.

Without roots, you get this shitshow.

Excellent point.

I recommend making #1 goal for everyone, to first undo the programming, so that objectivity can be, at least sniffed.

I appreciate your assistance.

And after they were considered American, the usa removed that status in the snap of a finger, and put Germans into Concentration Camps (along with the Japanese), and stripped them of everything.

Along with Italian Americans. Even Joe DiMaggio's parents were thrown into an internment camp.