GOP Relying On Racist Stereotypes Like Sneakers

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump carries a pair of his new signature sneakers earlier than taking the stage at Sneaker Con on the Philadelphia Conference Middle on February 17, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Supply: Chip Somodevilla / Getty

Last yr, after Donald Trump’s mugshot went viral following his arrest on RICO prices in Georgia, Fox Information host Jesse Watters began floating round the concept that it gave Trump avenue cred and would entice Black voters to the MAGA world due to Black folks’s love for criminality. Earlier than we knew it, white conservatives throughout White Nationalist X (previously Tiki Torch Twitter), together with Trump himself, began operating with the racist AF narrative, which, of their vital white theorist minds, was a present of racial widespread floor.

So, when Trump introduced his new sneaker line, that includes the ugliest pair of “Air Treasons” $400 should purchase, we must always have anticipated some tighty-whitey right-winger to boast that Trump is aware of learn how to attraction to “the Blacks,” as a result of, boy, can we love sneakers.

“[Trump] one way or the other survives, which should drive his opponents loopy, as a result of even the sneaker factor. I used to be on social media final night time. Very fascinating as you see Black help eroding from Joe Biden,” Fox Information pundit Raymond Arroyo stated final weekend. “That is connecting with Black America as a result of they love sneakers! They’re into sneakers… this can be a massive deal, actually within the interior metropolis. So when you may have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they’re like, ‘Wait a minute, that is cool!’”

To begin with, what social media platform does Arroyo comply with? As a result of on Melanin X (previously Black Twitter), Black folks relentlessly roasted these idiot’s gold-dipped Jan. 6s as we might anybody we caught outdoors carrying them. (Assuming the MAGA marks ever obtain their orders.)

Hell, whereas we’re at it, let’s check out how Black folks overwhelmingly responded to Arroyo’s insistence that these gaudy-ass CONverses (or Reebokkks?) are going to Pied Pieper Black folks into the MAGA world.

(Aspect notice: Sure, I’m conscious that there’s additionally a video floating round that exhibits a younger Black man modeling the sneakers, however all that signifies is you’ll be able to pay a sell-out to do something as a result of sunken-place capitalism remains to be capitalism.)

What is obvious is that in lieu of really realizing something about Black folks, white Republicans have taken to discussing us in essentially the most superficial methods their slender, flavor-averse minds can muster. Black folks see this and get irritated on the manner white folks determined for Black mates (for political causes solely) discuss us like we’re not within the room, however for them, it’s the closest factor they will give you that resembles racial unity.

Then once more, possibly I’m improper. In actual fact, possibly Democrats ought to be taking a web page out of the Republican guide of DEI pandering. In spite of everything, the GOP has been getting properly over 80% of the white vote for the previous couple of election cycles, so possibly Dems want to draw Caucasian votes by catering to what everyone knows white folks love.

Democrats, you’ve got to start out tongue-kissing your canine and posting the video in your marketing campaign advertisements if you happen to’re seeking to court docket the white vote. Should you’re not sharing your raisin potato salad recipes on Ballotpedia, you might be lacking a main alternative. Do you may have a full spice cupboard in your house? Properly, you’re going to wish to empty that out earlier than you invite cameras inside throughout the subsequent election season. And what’s with this showering on a regular basis nonsense? You need the Anglo-Saxon vote? Present solidarity by bathing as soon as every week at most, in any other case, you’re simply alienating America’s largest racial demographic. (I guess you’re utilizing washcloths and washing your legs too, huh? SMH.)

Additionally, don’t get caught on digicam clapping on the 2 and 4. It’s the one and three-and-a-half or nothing in any respect. Don’t flip off white voters by exhibiting you may have even a smidgen of rhythm. Simply have a look at the way in which Trump retains his constituency in line by dancing like he’s boycotting the beat with the stiffness of dry spaghetti.

Say what you’ll concerning the orange menace, however the man actually is aware of his folks.

All I’m saying is turnabout is truthful play.