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The hidden agenda of some who claim to be cool with gay people
36:23 - 42:57 (06:34)
While the book Hillbilly Elegy blames rural whites for Trump's election, some will use their superficial acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community to distract from their far-right and racist beliefs. Being accepting of one marginalized group does not excuse or invalidate other discriminatory beliefs and actions.
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The acceptance of gay people by some individuals does not automatically make them progressive.
36:23 - 38:36 (02:13)
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The acceptance of gay people by some individuals does not automatically make them progressive. It is necessary to scrutinize their other beliefs rather than assuming they are on the same page as you.
ChapterThe hidden agenda of some who claim to be cool with gay people
EpisodeHillbilly Elegy
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The transcript discusses how the book Hillbilly Elegy was received and framed by society, particularly liberals, as sympathy for poor rural whites during a time of obvious racism that propelled Trump to victory in the 2016 election.
38:36 - 42:57 (04:20)
Summary
The transcript discusses how the book Hillbilly Elegy was received and framed by society, particularly liberals, as sympathy for poor rural whites during a time of obvious racism that propelled Trump to victory in the 2016 election. The discussion highlights how this framing ended up being a distraction from the real issues at hand.