[L98Fiero]

“Perhaps this is nitpicking, but the character is called “N-—— Jim” throughout the book, just like an antagonist character is called “Injun Joe” throughout the book.”

I don’t think that is the point. You could explain context all day long but it won’t do any good. You could explain that it is an anti-slavery novel. It won’t matter. This is not about any of that.

This is about power.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

“ ‘Perhaps this is nitpicking, but the character is called “N-—— Jim” throughout the book, just like an antagonist character is called “Injun Joe” throughout the book.’

I don’t think that is the point. You could explain context all day long but it won’t do any good. You could explain that it is an anti-slavery novel. It won’t matter. This is not about any of that.”

Exactly. It isn’t about “thinking” or “understanding” — it’s about “feeling,” and if I hear “I just FEEL like...,” one more time, I’ll...I’ll...I’ll just take a deep breath and close my mouth.

“Manipulation” that’s the ticket. Just keep manipulating the system so we can all “feel” better.