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It’s no surprise for me to distance myself from the politics of white politics that are being expressed via Clinton and McCain: buying people gas, using the rhetoric of salvation by means of what, exactly? A warm fuzzy feeling over warm cup of coffee with their blue collar company? Rubbish, I say!
The substance of their political practices [i.e. more war, deepening the cycles of violence, colonization, and hegemony via the political machine] simply isn’t the way of justice or freedom for all persons; it is not the normative horizon that promises liberation for all. Their politics seem selective, at best, and limited to those whose work benefits the privilege. So, to me, again, its white privilege politics that is at the forefront of the political rhetoric. What is frustrating about this is that gender is playing a huge role for me in all of this.
For the first time in my life I am able to see politics gendered in a way unimaginable. This has become a love/hate relationship with the politics of gender and the gender biases around politics. I am not convinced that either Clinton or McCain will be able to produce the change domestically or abroad that is needed. So, if you’re a person looking for change, perhaps you should consider a different candidate! Because, as I consider the politics of justice and liberation, I don’t see it here in the Clinton-McCain politics!
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iRobyn is rooted in the theories and practices of theological feminism[s], seeks to be faithful to culture gazing and navel gazing, is commited to being a critical social player and critic of society. Additionally, the work found on this site is a thoughtful, intentional, and critical response to the intersections of culture, gender, race and class. I seek out narrative and want to celebrate the ritual of narrative in a variety of ways, from a theological perspective to gender, politics, & culture. This site is about creating and celebrating the passion of narrative which is all rooted in the passion of friendship. I begin & end at a place of Social Ethics via the discipline of Theology.
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