Trumpist Hypocrisy

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Trump supporters absolutely love to blame Obama for somehow “increasing division and racism”, or hanging his response to Trayvon and Ferguson and Alton Sterling and Eric Garner around his neck.

Does this presidential responsibility extend to Trump over the deaths of George Floyd? Oh no, that’s a blue state. How about Breonna Taylor in Kentucky? Oh no, they may have a Republican supermajority but they also have a Democratic governor. How about Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, with no Democrats in state power? Well, that was just Ahmaud’s fault, can’t blame a government for that.

But what can you expect in responsibility from the same rubes who believe that voting-by-mail and wearing a mask in public are unmanly and fraudulent?

What can you expect in good faith from those who believe that everyone is out to take their property and historical dominance away?

What can you expect from them except nonsense? Disinfo? Lies? Infections? Hatred? Authoritarianism? Gaslighting? Entitlement? Shibboleths? Anti-urbanism? Half-baked plots for civil war? Fully-baked plots to further disenfranchise Americans?

Same old shit, same old excuses, same as it ever was.

Talking Heads was right.

Parkour Experts Try to Keep Up With Gymnasts | SELF

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You’ve seen gymnasts try their hand at parkour, well what about the other way around? We challenged a group of traceurs to try to keep up with some gymnasts! These athletes take the ultimate test and see if their endurance and strength are enough to keep up!

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2019インターハイ 団体 第1位 井原高校

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全国高等学校総合体育大会 【男子新体操】
令和元年8月5日~8月7日
鹿児島アリーナ

Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics (MRG) is a sport that was invented in Japan about 70 years ago. There are two variants of the MRG, individual (the gymnast does a solo on one of four instruments) and teams that focus on tumbling, flexibility, balance and synchronization. Today, from junior clubs to top universities, about 2,000 male rhythmic gymnasts are active in Japan.

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Brooklyn, Illinois

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Brooklyn, Illinois is argued to be the first black town in the U.S. Located in East St. Louis, this town and its population have been forgotten over the years. At one time Brooklyn was thriving. It has a rich history including being a stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit. Over the years outside influences have succeeded in dismantling this historic town. With a new bridge planned to end up in Brooklyn, will it help this community or further diminish this forgotten town. 2003 Documentary. Warning: I had almost no experience and very rough equipment, so please watch for content not cinematography.

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U.S. States and Black Political Self-Perception

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I have never met an African-American person who has ever worn their state of residence on their sleeve as a matter of political identity.

It’s not been successfully driven into us that the state one lives in can’t and shouldn’t adopt ideas and cultures and laws from other states.

It’s not been driven into us that borders between states should be so strict as they are.

It’s not been driven into us that states are countries unto themselves and can’t possibly be challenged on the merits of their governments’ actions by the national government.

It’s not been driven into us that federalism is, in any sense, a worthwhile method of governance.

I don’t think African-Americans will completely buy into the ideology of federalism, not when states and their governments give us so much unnecessary grief over our civil rights.

I’d like for someone to at least try to step into our shoes and convince people like me that federalism benefits Black people in this country, when it has failed so many states’ governments and their residents of all ethnicities.

Eatonville, Florida: A Historic Town Sets its Eyes on the Future

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Two miles north of Orlando, Eatonville, Florida—the oldest historically black incorporated town in America—is looking at the big picture of what creates conditions for good health. Eatonville is strengthening its workforce with training and certifications in high-need trade areas and adult education classes. The town is expanding housing by offering even more options for families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing with wrap-around services and support. Residents actively shape Eatonville’s priorities as demonstrated by the community-led revision of the town charter. The town is also fostering leaders of all ages to pass the Culture of Health baton through initiatives like Leadership Eatonville. In 2011, when a study revealed the town’s high diabetes rates—nearly triple the national average—community partners launched into action, creating Healthy Eatonville Place to promote and support healthier lifestyles. Learn more about Eatonville’s story and the rest of the 2018 RWJF Culture of Health Prize winners at http://www.rwjf.org/prize.

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