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The Myth of White Fragility: A Field Guide to Identifying and Overcoming the Race Grifters
“The Myth of White Fragility” is the first book in a new series, Freedom Manuals — Defeating the Social(ist) Justice Mob.by President of Security Studies Group and Special Forces veteran Jim Hanson.The first Freedom Manual takes aim at the book “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo which is #1 on the NY Times non-fiction paperback list after 97 weeks overall there. It is now the preferred weapon of the social justice movement for anti-racism training and that trend that is bad for everyone,White Fragility is a collection of the worst ideas from academia and the activist Left all cobbled together into an incoherent attempt to brand all White people as racists, all American institutions and processes infected by Systemic Racism and the country as a whole as a White Supremacist nation.The Myth of White Fragility completely exposes the woman behind the curtain nature of this pernicious attempt to use these supposedly racist systems to socially engineer the White people who benefit unfairly from them. The claims in White Fragility take examples of disparate outcome for blacks e.g. higher rates of incarceration or lower representation in certain professions and move immediately to Systemic Racism as the cause. No other potential causes for this are examined or even allowed. Hanson states “Any first-year statistics student knows that violates the rule that correlation is not causation. But White Fragility is not about proper analysis, it uses racism as a method to gain control and impose equality of outcome, the basis of Socialism”.Each chapter of the Freedom Manuals (FM) starts with a straight talk Bottom Line Up Front explaining the fatal flaws of White Fragility in layman’s terms. Then moves to a detailed analysis to provide ammunition for arguments on the topics in The Deep Dive. Then ends with Calls to Action which give the reader substantive ways to get in the fray and help stop the Social(ist) Justice Mob from fundamentally transforming this country into a steaming hot mess of Wokeness.
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February 27, 2021
This ended up being a long-winded screed packaged as a critique of White Fragility by Robin D’Angelo. Unfortunately, to understand why it’s so misguided, you will have had to read White Fragility. If you want to just nod your head to the usual right wing talking points, then you’ll eat this up (even if the deliciousness is baked in ignorance).
If you hadn’t read it, his constant hammering of the book as lacking in sources of proof of systemic racism will strike you as pretty valid. After all, the book is very lacking in historical or academic sources proving that racism exists. The good news is if you need that, I have about 200 sources to recommend you that will keep you busy all year.
But White Fragility ain’t one of them. The lack of sources to educate people on the existence of systemic racism is easily explained. D’Angelo says quite plainly in her book that she won’t be providing those because it will be considered assumed.
So there you have it. And yet, Hanson spends much of the book lambasting her for failing to provide sources for something she said she wasn’t going to provide. Such criticism is lazy at best and indicative of a lack of comprehension about what the book was about.
The larger question, lost on Hanson, is why such a thing could be assumed? Obviously, for the MAGA crowd, my Uncles, and many others, the idea that there is any level of systemic racism (or racism at all) still operating in our country is unbelievable. But for many, it’s a given. We can argue about degrees and just how much it impacts problems compared to other things, but it’s very existence on some scale...that’s considered rather obvious to most educated people.
The second big (related) gripe he has is not surprising: D’Angelo’s definition of racism. It is different than many are used to and requires that only white people can be racist due to being the beneficiaries of the power structure. You have to agree to that semantic shift to even start a book like White Fragility and if it triggers you that much, you might want to start with a different book.
Hanson only kind of grasps is that this book was written for white liberals that were already on the anti-racist activist’s side of the fence. It is clearly not intended for the type of audience that would need to be convinced systemic racism was a thing.
Hanson provides those on the Right daring to debate SJWs with some tips. His premise is simple, but will fall like a house of cards if the SJW you are pressing is remotely prepared. The premise is that every single complaint someone on the Left has about race or inequality issues can be destroyed by noting they are just pointing out differences in outcome without showing that systemic racism had anything to do with it. He assures his fans that there are “almost no actual verifiable facts the grievances are based on” and to demand examples of opportunities denied to minorities.
It’s sad that he doesn’t realize how easy providing this is.
I’d be remiss if not pointing out that the book demands D'Angelo show proof of racism, but presents as fact such unverifiable, simplistic, and wacky claims and characterizations we’ve all become sadly accustomed to by now. Here you go:
“Social Justice is just the Communist Manifesto plus Climate Change”
“...get your kids out of public schools. If you don’t, you will be fighting a constant retrograde battle against state-sponsored indoctrination of anti-racism…”
Even when Hanson is coming off rather admirably, an inconsistency looms, making you question his sincerity. He provides an interesting take on one of the more common screaming matches we have all seen during protests when someone puts forth “Black Lives Matter” and someone else retorts “All Lives Matter!”. Here’s Hanson:
“It is a simple truth and one would think unassailable concept which should prompt the response ‘well of course they do, but we are primarily concerned with disparate outcomes for Blacks right now.’”
This flies in the face of his seemingly earnest suggestion in the book to people to admit to obvious things like black people do have disparate outcomes that are concerning to build a bridge toward conversation. Justifying the reflexive white counter “All lives matter!” to be provocative and put the onus on the Black person to make that point is obviously not that.
Sadly, due to Hanson never getting in the door (ironically, due in part to his white fragility!), despite reading White Fragility, he never really gets to an actual criticism of the more interesting (and ripe for critical opinions) content of the book and the whole thing as not quite one big strawman argument, but close enough.
But this reading wasn’t all for naught. I can say some good things about Hanson (while noting the standard is so low these days). For one, he’s on the Right and actually read White Fragility. I don’t care if he obviously read it with an eye toward dismantling it; he read it, and credit is deserved. Unfortunately, this was not the book I would want someone like Hanson to advise me on if I was on the Right. It’s just not meant for a larger audience. SJWs will use White Fragility to prepare for things those on the Right will say, but not to cite it as a source or example to back up the idea that systemic racism exists (which, unfortunately, is where such conversations often have to begin).
Was his choosing this book strategic? Possibly. If he chooses Renni Eddo-Lodge next, I'll know he's not serious. If he wants to tackle The New Jim Crow or White Rage and provide a counter that systemic racism doesn’t exist, I’d be far more impressed. And I'd probably even read it.
If you hadn’t read it, his constant hammering of the book as lacking in sources of proof of systemic racism will strike you as pretty valid. After all, the book is very lacking in historical or academic sources proving that racism exists. The good news is if you need that, I have about 200 sources to recommend you that will keep you busy all year.
But White Fragility ain’t one of them. The lack of sources to educate people on the existence of systemic racism is easily explained. D’Angelo says quite plainly in her book that she won’t be providing those because it will be considered assumed.
So there you have it. And yet, Hanson spends much of the book lambasting her for failing to provide sources for something she said she wasn’t going to provide. Such criticism is lazy at best and indicative of a lack of comprehension about what the book was about.
The larger question, lost on Hanson, is why such a thing could be assumed? Obviously, for the MAGA crowd, my Uncles, and many others, the idea that there is any level of systemic racism (or racism at all) still operating in our country is unbelievable. But for many, it’s a given. We can argue about degrees and just how much it impacts problems compared to other things, but it’s very existence on some scale...that’s considered rather obvious to most educated people.
The second big (related) gripe he has is not surprising: D’Angelo’s definition of racism. It is different than many are used to and requires that only white people can be racist due to being the beneficiaries of the power structure. You have to agree to that semantic shift to even start a book like White Fragility and if it triggers you that much, you might want to start with a different book.
Hanson only kind of grasps is that this book was written for white liberals that were already on the anti-racist activist’s side of the fence. It is clearly not intended for the type of audience that would need to be convinced systemic racism was a thing.
Hanson provides those on the Right daring to debate SJWs with some tips. His premise is simple, but will fall like a house of cards if the SJW you are pressing is remotely prepared. The premise is that every single complaint someone on the Left has about race or inequality issues can be destroyed by noting they are just pointing out differences in outcome without showing that systemic racism had anything to do with it. He assures his fans that there are “almost no actual verifiable facts the grievances are based on” and to demand examples of opportunities denied to minorities.
It’s sad that he doesn’t realize how easy providing this is.
I’d be remiss if not pointing out that the book demands D'Angelo show proof of racism, but presents as fact such unverifiable, simplistic, and wacky claims and characterizations we’ve all become sadly accustomed to by now. Here you go:
“Social Justice is just the Communist Manifesto plus Climate Change”
“...get your kids out of public schools. If you don’t, you will be fighting a constant retrograde battle against state-sponsored indoctrination of anti-racism…”
Even when Hanson is coming off rather admirably, an inconsistency looms, making you question his sincerity. He provides an interesting take on one of the more common screaming matches we have all seen during protests when someone puts forth “Black Lives Matter” and someone else retorts “All Lives Matter!”. Here’s Hanson:
“It is a simple truth and one would think unassailable concept which should prompt the response ‘well of course they do, but we are primarily concerned with disparate outcomes for Blacks right now.’”
This flies in the face of his seemingly earnest suggestion in the book to people to admit to obvious things like black people do have disparate outcomes that are concerning to build a bridge toward conversation. Justifying the reflexive white counter “All lives matter!” to be provocative and put the onus on the Black person to make that point is obviously not that.
Sadly, due to Hanson never getting in the door (ironically, due in part to his white fragility!), despite reading White Fragility, he never really gets to an actual criticism of the more interesting (and ripe for critical opinions) content of the book and the whole thing as not quite one big strawman argument, but close enough.
But this reading wasn’t all for naught. I can say some good things about Hanson (while noting the standard is so low these days). For one, he’s on the Right and actually read White Fragility. I don’t care if he obviously read it with an eye toward dismantling it; he read it, and credit is deserved. Unfortunately, this was not the book I would want someone like Hanson to advise me on if I was on the Right. It’s just not meant for a larger audience. SJWs will use White Fragility to prepare for things those on the Right will say, but not to cite it as a source or example to back up the idea that systemic racism exists (which, unfortunately, is where such conversations often have to begin).
Was his choosing this book strategic? Possibly. If he chooses Renni Eddo-Lodge next, I'll know he's not serious. If he wants to tackle The New Jim Crow or White Rage and provide a counter that systemic racism doesn’t exist, I’d be far more impressed. And I'd probably even read it.
April 16, 2021
There wasn't much of a response to Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility" (which, I thought, was the purpose of writing this book). Jim Hanson's "field guide" was more of a rant about how "these Socialists are going to destroy America!"
.............
My FAVORITE quote: “They drew the battle lines; we will win this war. It will be ugly, but much uglier would be the Socialist States of America. So strap on your anti-Wokeness armor, load up your rhetoric rifles, and let’s take this country back.”
(sigh)...
.............
My FAVORITE quote: “They drew the battle lines; we will win this war. It will be ugly, but much uglier would be the Socialist States of America. So strap on your anti-Wokeness armor, load up your rhetoric rifles, and let’s take this country back.”
(sigh)...
December 18, 2020
Important counter-argument
For anyone who has read DiAngelo’s work of fiction “White Fragility,” this book presents a logical, fact-based refutation of her allegations. Unfortunately, the people who bought into White Fragility are unlikely to read this book because they do not want to be truly “Woke” to use their term. For anyone who read that book and thought that something just seemed off or wrong about it, I suggest you take a look at this book.
For anyone who has read DiAngelo’s work of fiction “White Fragility,” this book presents a logical, fact-based refutation of her allegations. Unfortunately, the people who bought into White Fragility are unlikely to read this book because they do not want to be truly “Woke” to use their term. For anyone who read that book and thought that something just seemed off or wrong about it, I suggest you take a look at this book.
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August 15, 2020Very specific analysis and specific defences.
I know I am not a racist and now I am now able to attack their false claims with strong answers. The author counters their ideas easily because they are not proven.
I know I am not a racist and now I am now able to attack their false claims with strong answers. The author counters their ideas easily because they are not proven.
August 1, 2021
Un-American Ranting
This is a poorly written but if propaganda written for people that have no desire to consider historical facts, organizational culture, or current events. Basically it's just an exercise in accusations and false patriotism.
This is a poorly written but if propaganda written for people that have no desire to consider historical facts, organizational culture, or current events. Basically it's just an exercise in accusations and false patriotism.
May 20, 2024
A STRONG CRITIQUE OF A BOOK, AND OF THE RELATED MOVEMENTS
Author Jim Hanson wrote in the Foreword to this 2020 book, “the book ‘White Fragility’ by Robin DeAngelo says I am a racist and if I say I’m not, that shows I most definitely am a racist; and, when I take offense to being called a racist that’s further proof of my racism... The premise of ‘White Fragility’ is that not only am I racist, but all White people in America are, too. That’s not just an evil idea, it’s ironically a completely racist claim.” (Pg. 1)
He continues, “I can’t sit on the sidelines while the race grifters perpetuate a market for their over-priced snake oi by pretending to fix the problem while, in fact, ensuring the problem persists. It’s quite a fat racket for Ms. DiAngelo and friends who are raking in fat satchels of cash feeding off Black anger and White guilt. They… [are] saying Systemic Racism is the cause of all the ills, but their false narrative allows the actual causes of disparate outcomes for the Black community to continue. I know this book will open me up to baseless accusations of racism, but I choose continued dedication to making the world a better place. I will speak hard truths in the pursuit of true equality and willingly suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous accusations in order to make a real difference.” (Pg. 1-2)
He goes on, “Anti-racism training and Wokeness in general is designed to gain control over how people think and act as part of the larger plan of the activist left to fundamentally transform the United States with stealth Socialism. Anti-Racism doesn’t seem like a socialist issue but that’s the beauty…they are waging a war to impose their version of equality of outcome for all.” (Pg. 2)
He explains, “This first book in the Freedom Manual Series… is a rhetorical call to arms and manual for how to win this battle for the soul of America… The first battle we must wage is against what is termed White Fragility and its included claims American is completely infected with Systemic Racism thus all White people are beneficiaries and therefore racists… because of the systemic propaganda advantages the Left has in the mainstream media we are forced to debunk and then destroy this wicked but already widespread idea.” (Pg. 3) He adds, “At the same time, we must be actively involved in better solutions for the outcome differences of the black community that have been accurately identified. The key is to look at all the problems not just say the system is rigged.” (Pg. 3-4)
He states, “we need to note the larger goal: This isn’t about stopping police violence, it is covert socialism disguised as social justice. Not surprising when you consider Patrisse Cullors says she and her Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza ‘are trained Marxists.’” (Pg. 11)
He suggests, “There are more poor Black people as a percentage of the population and most of the things they point out to show racism affecting Black performance are better correlated with being poor. The question then becomes, ‘Why are more Black people poor?’ While racism is certainly a factor, there are others like dropping out of school and not living in a two-parent household which cross racial boundaries and act as predictors for being poor for everyone. Blacks do have much larger numbers who have no father in the home and who don’t complete high school and those things lead to poverty.” (Pg. 13-14)
He asserts, “Neither the thesis of [DiAngelo’s] proposed solution is supported by evidence, statistics, or analysis that would be acceptable to any academic or professional paper or serious book. But that is not what it is. It is a political playbook for transferring power and control over society to the activist Left. It uses race as the most effective way to begin this fundamental transformation, but she explicitly states that this is part of a larger movement [‘identity politics’]…” (Pg. 20)
He notes, “my main criticism of White Fragility is it uses disparate outcomes for Blacks as essentially the entire basis to support the claim of systemic racism. She cites plenty of statistics that show the gaps between Whites and Blacks in financial and professional success; and, highlights the clearly unequal numbers of arrests and convictions of Blacks in the justice system. However, disparate outcomes alone cannot support the conclusion that … systemic racism is the causative factor.” (Pg. 21)
He acknowledges, “Undoubtedly, racism exists and it negatively impacts Black people. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s an evil that disperses in all directions and there is no person or group of people immune from it. The creation of systemic racism as a lurking wickedness peculiar to White people that explain achievement gaps unfairly focuses the spotlight on something not even legitimately identified.” (Pg. 35) But he adds later, “there is very little of that active and open style of discrimination left anywhere. This shows up in the prevalence of fake hate crimes. Reveling in victimhood has infected our society resulting in false claims of racially motivated beatings, slur slinging, and putting a clothesline around one’s neck. The country has seen an epidemic of fake hate and it’s needed to fuel the outrage machine.” (Pg. 43)
He says, “The Constitution did not state we had formed a perfect union, but a ‘more perfect union.’ And it provided the framework that has allowed great strides and advancements in human liberty. Perfect? No. Continually striving for a better tomorrow? Yes. If you look at the arc of our moral universe as a country, it has absolutely bent toward justice. Women got the right to vote, slavery was abolished at great cost, and every day America and all Americans became more free. That is something we should always remember while bearing in mind there is always room for improvement… The idea that there is any genetic or other component that would stop Black people or anyone else from achieving equally is repugnant. But expecting equal outcomes is counter-scientific and guarantees hurt feelings.” (Pg. 58-59)
He concludes, “Make no mistake, it’s socialism. They may dress it up with some better branding, or might not because they are really feeling full of themselves because they are winning. That’s right, sinning. It’s not over yet and that is the purpose of starting this series. We are not going to lose to a bunch of pampered, over-educated, under-productive, parasitical, oxygen thieves… we’re mad as Hell. They drew the battle lines; we will win this war. It will be ugly, but much uglier would be the Socialist States of America. So, strap on your anti-Wokeness armor, load up your rhetoric rifles, and let’s take this country back.” (Pg. 93-94)
Haters of BLM, ‘White Fragility,’ and related social and political movements and concepts will probably love this book. (It is, at least, less ‘extreme’ than some other books with a similar viewpoint.) But the repetitiveness of its arguments, and Hanson’s propensity to turn away from more ‘moderate’ statements in favor of more ‘extreme’ and insulting ones, will keep it from persuading any who are not already in sympathy with it.
Author Jim Hanson wrote in the Foreword to this 2020 book, “the book ‘White Fragility’ by Robin DeAngelo says I am a racist and if I say I’m not, that shows I most definitely am a racist; and, when I take offense to being called a racist that’s further proof of my racism... The premise of ‘White Fragility’ is that not only am I racist, but all White people in America are, too. That’s not just an evil idea, it’s ironically a completely racist claim.” (Pg. 1)
He continues, “I can’t sit on the sidelines while the race grifters perpetuate a market for their over-priced snake oi by pretending to fix the problem while, in fact, ensuring the problem persists. It’s quite a fat racket for Ms. DiAngelo and friends who are raking in fat satchels of cash feeding off Black anger and White guilt. They… [are] saying Systemic Racism is the cause of all the ills, but their false narrative allows the actual causes of disparate outcomes for the Black community to continue. I know this book will open me up to baseless accusations of racism, but I choose continued dedication to making the world a better place. I will speak hard truths in the pursuit of true equality and willingly suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous accusations in order to make a real difference.” (Pg. 1-2)
He goes on, “Anti-racism training and Wokeness in general is designed to gain control over how people think and act as part of the larger plan of the activist left to fundamentally transform the United States with stealth Socialism. Anti-Racism doesn’t seem like a socialist issue but that’s the beauty…they are waging a war to impose their version of equality of outcome for all.” (Pg. 2)
He explains, “This first book in the Freedom Manual Series… is a rhetorical call to arms and manual for how to win this battle for the soul of America… The first battle we must wage is against what is termed White Fragility and its included claims American is completely infected with Systemic Racism thus all White people are beneficiaries and therefore racists… because of the systemic propaganda advantages the Left has in the mainstream media we are forced to debunk and then destroy this wicked but already widespread idea.” (Pg. 3) He adds, “At the same time, we must be actively involved in better solutions for the outcome differences of the black community that have been accurately identified. The key is to look at all the problems not just say the system is rigged.” (Pg. 3-4)
He states, “we need to note the larger goal: This isn’t about stopping police violence, it is covert socialism disguised as social justice. Not surprising when you consider Patrisse Cullors says she and her Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza ‘are trained Marxists.’” (Pg. 11)
He suggests, “There are more poor Black people as a percentage of the population and most of the things they point out to show racism affecting Black performance are better correlated with being poor. The question then becomes, ‘Why are more Black people poor?’ While racism is certainly a factor, there are others like dropping out of school and not living in a two-parent household which cross racial boundaries and act as predictors for being poor for everyone. Blacks do have much larger numbers who have no father in the home and who don’t complete high school and those things lead to poverty.” (Pg. 13-14)
He asserts, “Neither the thesis of [DiAngelo’s] proposed solution is supported by evidence, statistics, or analysis that would be acceptable to any academic or professional paper or serious book. But that is not what it is. It is a political playbook for transferring power and control over society to the activist Left. It uses race as the most effective way to begin this fundamental transformation, but she explicitly states that this is part of a larger movement [‘identity politics’]…” (Pg. 20)
He notes, “my main criticism of White Fragility is it uses disparate outcomes for Blacks as essentially the entire basis to support the claim of systemic racism. She cites plenty of statistics that show the gaps between Whites and Blacks in financial and professional success; and, highlights the clearly unequal numbers of arrests and convictions of Blacks in the justice system. However, disparate outcomes alone cannot support the conclusion that … systemic racism is the causative factor.” (Pg. 21)
He acknowledges, “Undoubtedly, racism exists and it negatively impacts Black people. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s an evil that disperses in all directions and there is no person or group of people immune from it. The creation of systemic racism as a lurking wickedness peculiar to White people that explain achievement gaps unfairly focuses the spotlight on something not even legitimately identified.” (Pg. 35) But he adds later, “there is very little of that active and open style of discrimination left anywhere. This shows up in the prevalence of fake hate crimes. Reveling in victimhood has infected our society resulting in false claims of racially motivated beatings, slur slinging, and putting a clothesline around one’s neck. The country has seen an epidemic of fake hate and it’s needed to fuel the outrage machine.” (Pg. 43)
He says, “The Constitution did not state we had formed a perfect union, but a ‘more perfect union.’ And it provided the framework that has allowed great strides and advancements in human liberty. Perfect? No. Continually striving for a better tomorrow? Yes. If you look at the arc of our moral universe as a country, it has absolutely bent toward justice. Women got the right to vote, slavery was abolished at great cost, and every day America and all Americans became more free. That is something we should always remember while bearing in mind there is always room for improvement… The idea that there is any genetic or other component that would stop Black people or anyone else from achieving equally is repugnant. But expecting equal outcomes is counter-scientific and guarantees hurt feelings.” (Pg. 58-59)
He concludes, “Make no mistake, it’s socialism. They may dress it up with some better branding, or might not because they are really feeling full of themselves because they are winning. That’s right, sinning. It’s not over yet and that is the purpose of starting this series. We are not going to lose to a bunch of pampered, over-educated, under-productive, parasitical, oxygen thieves… we’re mad as Hell. They drew the battle lines; we will win this war. It will be ugly, but much uglier would be the Socialist States of America. So, strap on your anti-Wokeness armor, load up your rhetoric rifles, and let’s take this country back.” (Pg. 93-94)
Haters of BLM, ‘White Fragility,’ and related social and political movements and concepts will probably love this book. (It is, at least, less ‘extreme’ than some other books with a similar viewpoint.) But the repetitiveness of its arguments, and Hanson’s propensity to turn away from more ‘moderate’ statements in favor of more ‘extreme’ and insulting ones, will keep it from persuading any who are not already in sympathy with it.
June 9, 2021
This was an easy but informative read that pours truth on the supposed lie that whites are fragile and can’t talk about racism because they are racist. In many respects this book, The Myth of White Fragility, rightly condemns the current race industry for what it is, a fraud. Hanson’s book is a response to White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism written by Robin DiAngelo. You can consider Hansen’s work as a response to DiAngelo. He begins by debunking the original assumption, that white people are inherently racist and any defense against being smeared is, get this, more evidence of one’s respective racism. Yes, you read that correctly. Though at times the print, or writing or production of the book shows some sloppy proofreading, the author does a good job critiquing White Fragility by taking DiAngelo’s statements to task, with ‘Deep Dives’ into why the premise is intellectually bankrupt. To be clear, The United States of America is a nation that stands for all her citizens, including those who wish to destroy her from within (I need not mention any groups by name.) The US is for all Americans and it is not systemically racist. There is so much to be said on this topic and as a Latino I concurred with Hanson – so read this but before you do, read DiAngelo. You will grow from the reading.
August 8, 2021
Jim Hanson read White Fragility so you don't have to. He acknowledges humbly and sorrowfully the few good points that Robin DiAngelo made in her best seller, and stresses the need for all men to work toward a system of true equality of opportunity, while pointing out that equality of outcome is impossible. Hanson also gives an outline toward fighting the scourge of Marxist class theory disguised as "anti-racism."
If you know that you are not a racist, read this book. You'll see that you're not alone in resenting being wrongly, unfairly, and unjustly labelled as one, and you'll have answers to those who call you names.
If you know that you are not a racist, read this book. You'll see that you're not alone in resenting being wrongly, unfairly, and unjustly labelled as one, and you'll have answers to those who call you names.
March 2, 2021
This is a good one! Power-packed common sense, facts and logic to fight back against the new racism hustle being foisted on everyone. While Hanson never disputes the fact that cultural, racial and social inequities exist (emphasis: inequitieS, plural, across many races, social strata and cultures), he shows us how to absolutely refute the race hustlers' completely twisted illogic and not-reasoning. Highly recommend it to help keep your sanity and stand strong against this evil attack on ALL Americans, our culture and our great nation. Bottom line: NEVER give in to the mob.
December 15, 2021
A Coherent Refutation of Robin Diangelo’s Thesis
I love the way the the book is structured. Each chapter starts with a spurious claim by the systemic racism crowd and explains,through the use of counter argument, why it is wrong. Hanson defines the problems inherent in “White Fragility”, then suggests a viable, non-violent remedy. Highly recommended and it’s a quick read with copious endnotes, many supplied with links to original sources.
I love the way the the book is structured. Each chapter starts with a spurious claim by the systemic racism crowd and explains,through the use of counter argument, why it is wrong. Hanson defines the problems inherent in “White Fragility”, then suggests a viable, non-violent remedy. Highly recommended and it’s a quick read with copious endnotes, many supplied with links to original sources.
December 29, 2021
How to prosper in the Crazy Years
In these times, trying to live a normal life is like walking through a mine field where the mines are constantly moving. This book will help you to navigate it by simply plowing through, without fear. If you follow Jim Hanson's advice, you will be able to defend yourself against anything that the Cancel Club can throw at you.
In these times, trying to live a normal life is like walking through a mine field where the mines are constantly moving. This book will help you to navigate it by simply plowing through, without fear. If you follow Jim Hanson's advice, you will be able to defend yourself against anything that the Cancel Club can throw at you.
May 24, 2021
Let's take our country back!
Enjoyed the book. Yes, it gave me the ammunition to go forth in the world and protect myself from the village idiots out there who think I am a racist....because I know who the real racist are.
Enjoyed the book. Yes, it gave me the ammunition to go forth in the world and protect myself from the village idiots out there who think I am a racist....because I know who the real racist are.
November 17, 2021
For once, a conservative viewpoint without all the god bullshit in it that conservative writers tend towards. And he raises some valid points about white fragility being another ploy to sneak socialism in under the door. A fairly clear ead.
August 18, 2024
Paranoid Diatribe
I read this as a counterpoint to White Fragility. All the salient points were buried under copious labeling and useless name calling. This book is all about how to fight "the enemy".
I read this as a counterpoint to White Fragility. All the salient points were buried under copious labeling and useless name calling. This book is all about how to fight "the enemy".
April 4, 2021
Stands up to the woke mob
An easy read that tells it like it is. America is not systemically racist and every American should fighting against this ugly lie.
An easy read that tells it like it is. America is not systemically racist and every American should fighting against this ugly lie.
April 17, 2021
It lays the groundwork for future guides.
It is strategic yet written both for use inside and outside academia.
It is well sourced and has sound arguments
It is strategic yet written both for use inside and outside academia.
It is well sourced and has sound arguments
May 10, 2022
A good critical review of CRT, its nature, the harm it inflicts on society, and some useful use cases of its failures.
July 10, 2025
Much better. Take away from this book: “Equal opportunity does not mean equal outcome!” WOW! Enough intellectual reading for awhile!
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