Basis In Hate

"This week we tackle the topic of Birtherism. This topic is very heavy so fair warning as Chelsea gets closer and close to ending this multi part series. Please take care of yourselves and get out there and vote."

Presented by: Chelsea
Category: Conspiracy

Birtherism is the belief that Barack Obama was born in Kenya and a secret Muslim. There is absolutely no evidence to support to this, but even if there was, he still wouldn't a foreign citizen. The Doctrine of Blood states that if one of your parents if a US citizen at your birth, you are a US. Citizen.

The basis of the theory is entirely down to racism, but the theory extends to homophobia and transphobia. People photoshopped pictures of Michelle Obama to make it look like she had a bulge. This demonstrates an intersection of racism and transphobia, because racists don't see African American woman as appropriately feminine, so she must be a man. The homophobia comes in their, because they allege that Obama is a bottom (as if that's a bad thing).

While the Birther movement began with Clinton staffers, who were fired, it was taken up by the platform of the president from Florida. Obama mocking him for it has been speculated to be a reason for him running again in 2016.

Takeaway: If you have one Ism, you probably have them all.

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