Category Archives: Isn’t That Racist?

The German refugee situation: Everything old is new again, including the prejudice

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Sabina Becker

German refugees being driven out of Silesia, sometime in the 1940s. Scenes like this one have special significance for me, because my own mother and her family were among those refugees and probably looked much the same, pushing their few … Continue reading →

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Dear racists: No, seriously, you can shut up NOW.

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Pardon me while I let my girl Drew speak to exactly how I feel about what I’m about to share with you all: Ahem. Now then… A group of refugee women in Germany wrote the following open letter, which illustrates … Continue reading →

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Dear racists: You can all shut up now.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Sabina Becker

A Syrian demonstrating against sexism, in Germany last month. Turns out he’s more representative of his people than the image of them that’s been making the rounds of racist talking head shows. The cold hard facts, from the UK Independent: … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast: The Klan vs. the Black Panthers

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Since some ‘wingers apparently have trouble telling these two groups apart, here’s a little side-by-side, courtesy of Colorlines: This should clear up any residual confusion, no?

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German women fight back against “sexual fascist” Roosh V

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Roosh V: Got no game, obvs. But at least he’ll always have Rubber Rita… By now, it’s no longer a secret that “pickup artist” slimeball Roosh V is planning a bunch of meetups for presumably like-minded men. And it’s no … Continue reading →

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Rape law in Germany: a veritable devil’s carnival of injustice

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Sabina Becker

The memo that “Not All Men” have gotten, but which all men should get. Including white men in general, and Germans in particular. Hi, me again, harping about Köln, again. Or rather, translating yet another good Störenfriedas piece about just … Continue reading →

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The kernel of Köln: another good analysis

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Women demonstrate against sexism and racism at a flash-mob rally in Köln, Germany. (Photo: Reuters) A few days ago, I found this piece by Margarete Stokowski on the Spiegel website. It doesn’t appear there in English (some other columnists do), … Continue reading →

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The last and best word on sexual assaults in Germany

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Sabina Becker

German women demonstrate against sexism and racism both. They’re getting it right, at least. The media, both there and here? Not so much. For the last two or three days, my newsfeed has been buzzing with stuff about the sexual … Continue reading →

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Germany: After New Year’s Eve assaults, the deluge…of stupidity and racism

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Sabina Becker

More raw footage of the New Year’s Eve goings-on in Köln, Germany. A voice off-camera asks the guy recording it if he’s ever seen anything like this before, and he replies that he can’t say; he’s waiting to see what … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve in Germany: No terror attacks, but mass sexual assault in at least three cities

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Sabina Becker

News footage from the cathedral city of Köln on New Year’s Eve. Cellphone video shows unruly crowds shooting off fireworks carelessly. The local officials are worried that the appearance of some of the men in the footage might spark riots … Continue reading →