What do you feel like saying, right now?

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

^^^It won't affect them directly until immigrants aren't available to pick crops in American Fields, thus food doesn't get to stores and the unpicked American crop goes to seed in the field, thus food shortages occur raising prices, thus stores order food from other countries instead, thus Trump Tariffs on those foreign foods cause even higher food prices, but Trump doesn't mind it because The States can care for their own people with money for food and force farmers to pick their own fields and give food away for free to their starving residents. Or some such convolution of a Trump-induced situation.

That’s an interesting take on the economic ripple effects tied to immigration policy, and I can see where you’re coming from. However, it feels like it veers away from what CG was addressing. I think her point was less about the economic implications and more about how individuals consciously dodge accountability for their prejudices.

For example, when someone starts with, “I’m not racist, but,….” they’re clearly aware of how their comment will come across. That little disclaimer isn’t accidental, it’s actually an intentional way to deflect criticism while still saying something offensive. I think CG is fascinated by how silly it is, because it shows they understand the social consequences of being labeled racist, but instead of addressing the root of their bias, they try to mask it.

As for immigration, you’re right that it plays a massive role in industries like agriculture. To my knowledge, immigrants make up the majority of the workforce in U.S. fields, ensuring food gets to stores. But even that highlights a deeper irony. The same people who support policies targeting immigrants often benefit from their labor without realizing it. It’s just another layer of hypocrisy in a much bigger picture, to me.