Summary
Women across Detroit and other U.S. locations, including Virginia and universities in Alabama and South Carolina, have reported receiving racist text messages instructing them to “pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”
The messages, which include threats and references to white supremacist groups, have raised concerns among recipients.
FOX 2 Detroit received multiple reports from affected women, with similar cases reported by news outlets in Atlanta and Virginia.
The source and motive behind these messages remain unclear, with some online speculation suggesting possible foreign interference aimed at sowing division in the U.S.
Russia wants a civil war. They want people scared and angry. They want people taking to the streets armed. Don’t fall into this trap - the propaganda machine is going strong, even here on Lemmy.
Especially here on Lemmy.
Part of me can’t help but think that a lot of these “that guy” tankies are really just MAGA honeypots trying to incite the communist Boogeyman they want to use to justify their radical agenda.
Russia doesn’t have to lift a finger. We elected the king of the racist bigots, and now for four years (and more) we’re going to have to constantly push back against them, because they will will think they can do whatever they want.
I get tempering your emotions, being patient, and trying to see the bigger picture. But there may come a point where it simply does not matter what our geopolitical enemies want or do not want. We’ve been avoiding this fight since we bungled Reconstruction, honestly.
We fucking deserve it.
Yeah, don’t stand up against the fascists! Let them rule over you!