Having spent nearly six-and-a-half decades on the planet, some things are far too obvious to ignore. One of the most obvious 'games' that's been played out over and over and over again is Bigotry-by-Proxy, the self-righteous, condescending, "pragmatic" exploitation and perpetuation of racism (and misogyny) by folks too cowardly and duplicitous to get their own hands dirty.

"The fans will NEVER buy tickets if we have blacks playing major league baseball!" Others older than me will recall this even better ... and then Jackie Robinson came along and ticket sales soared.

"The troops will NEVER tolerate blacks in the same units with whites!" Then Harry Truman finally ordered the integration of the military and another false specter evaporated.

From Country Clubs to sports to politics to business, the Pragmatists-With-Crystal-Balls (or other breakable substance) have ALWAYS found cover and concealment for their bigotry by presumptuously and patronizingly portraying the Parade-of-Horribles as though it's licensed to march on any street.

It's OBVIOUS why this works. "Who, Me??? How DARE you call me a racist!!"


"Our clients will NEVER accept a WOMAN representing them!" Anyone who doesn't recall this, or its twins, doesn't have the life experience of a turnip. It's the "gentlemanly" and "wise" posture ... far more pervasive and effective than wearing a hood and burning a cross.