I think the folk who are surprised at Harsha Walia’s departure, and the impact of the “burn it all down” tweet, may have lost a little perspective on exactly what she said, and it’s context. And the fact that racists and misanthropes also latched on doesn’t change that
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You’re pro-cancelation, Jeet. And you’re among the top ten or so media figures - along with Osita, Talia, et al - most responsible for defending the norm in the more rarefied New Yorker-subscription circles whereby women like this being fired over politics is now routine
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Yes, of course I see the problem. But that problem coexisted with this problem so here we arepic.twitter.com/T2pUQYzei1
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Canada declared it a genocide, paid $4.5B in payments, committed to paying more, established support services for victims of inter-generational trauma, and committed to the recommendations from the TRC. They need to do more, but what people do you suggest they hold accountable?
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Counterpoint: Burn it all down
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She endorsed and encouraged the burning down of churches. All of Canada saw the problem with that.
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I doubt anyone will. Powerful people and Businesses always get the Don't admit to any wrongdoing, gold plated hand me down.
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