Category Archives: American Exceptionalism

Racism and Essentialism

Posted on June 26, 2020 by cbmexperience

Ask me about racism, and I will explain in terms of essentialism. On the morning news, there was a report about white people and talking about racism. (White) people were uncomfortable, and tried to avoid the term racism or racist. … Continue reading →

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Endnotes on the Mayan Calendar

Posted on December 20, 2012 by cbmexperience

Personally, 2012 has been a remarkable year. Too bad the Mayans have said this is the end. The end, however, of what? Some say the world, others say an era. The calendar, just like any other, will now start at … Continue reading →

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Being American: Against the Grain

Posted on August 21, 2012 by cbmexperience

Like both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, I was born in America. So what is all this talk about being more American than someone else? It’s like saying I am more of a man than another man. Quite frankly I … Continue reading →

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