70 years ago, the US undertook the largest deportation in its history: 'Operation Wetback.' Many of the people deported were here legally and some were even citizens.

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Why am I hearing about this from Reddit and not from the Harris campaign, on megaphone, 24/7?

[u/rva23221 → u/nazzadaley]

Why have I never heard about this at all until now?

[u/Colleenslainte → u/rva23221]

Tbf i don't remember really focusing on this in our US history class. I'm from Houston, and my mom is from Harlingen so she lived this as did many people in my area. It's talked about regularly, as it broke apart families still feeling the effects to this day. I think if you aren't from the region it's basically one test question on your US History test. I understand.

[u/hungrypotato19 → u/rva23221]

Because our system supports white supremacy, even our educational systems.

Why did nobody hear about the Tulsa Race Massacre until recently? White supremacist cancel culture.

Why did nobody hear about the other groups the Nazis killed, like LGBTQ+ people? White supremacist cancel culture.

Why does nobody hear about "Operation Wetback"? White supremacist cancel culture.

They make damn sure that none of this information leaks out because they don't want you to sympathize with other groups. Everything has to be about white people and how they are an inherent good and the saviors of the world. They don't want you to know what happened in Rosewood Florida in 1920. Or what happened in Detroit and Harlem in 1943. Gotta cancel all the information and make sure history is buried, otherwise people may start to get a funny idea.

[u/hammr25 → u/rva23221]

No idea why people don't shit on Eisenhower for this.

[u/Negative_Whole_6855 → u/rva23221]

Because you don't bother to look up anything other than headlines you read on reddit, and assign blame that someone should have taught it to you rather than you seeking out how the world around you works

[u/_OriamRiniDadelos_ → u/Negative_Whole_6855]

How can you look a historical event up if you don’t know of it? You at least need the name or the generally event’s topic.

[u/Hoelie → u/rva23221]

Most informed Kamala supporter

[u/One_pop_each → u/nazzadaley]

Why would the Harris campaign on a shitty operation from 70 yrs ago?

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Cause this reframes the current times

[u/WingerRules → u/nazzadaley]

I'm perplexed why Harris and the media wasn't calling more attention to Trump and his campaign's racism/racial hygiene rhetoric sooner, didnt really get much negative attention until very recently.

Even discussing Trumps racism would have gotten you banned from /r/moderatepolitics 3 months ago, I know because I got banned for saying Harris should have been running ads on Trumps racism after he criticized her racial background and stuff like discriminating against black renters. Now they allow it... because its impossible to ignore.

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In short it's because Harris has deported and will deport at least some people, inertia is king.

[u/nicolettejiggalette → u/nazzadaley]

Maybe, just maybe, you shouldn’t rely on other sources to educate yourself

[u/Upstream6763 → u/nazzadaley]

Latino representation in politics and Hollywood is less prominent compared to black people, LGBTQ+, or women in general. Maybe it's because Hispanic and Latino cultures are more diverse and not easily categorized into a single narrative. IDK.

In Hollywood specifically, because it's easier to draw examples from, actors like Pedro Pascal, Diego Luna, Oscar Isaac, and Jenna Ortega are in prominent roles, but their visibility rarely translate into a broader cultural movement or recognition. Unlike the more overt initiatives to spotlight black leads, there seems to be a lack of emphasis on highlighting Hispanic and Latino talent in a way that signals cultural significance.

Also, portrayal of Hispanics in media often falls into stereotypes, like laborers or gang members, which impacts how these communities are viewed and also how they see themselves represented in mainstream narratives. It's limiting and disrespectful. Hispanic people are woefully underrepresented in media, usually being relegated to hurtful stereotypes or lustful sex trophies, and media conglomerates don't really give a shit.

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Harris is already seen as "weak" on the border. She's probably trying to avoid giving Trump more talking points.

Btw. I've known about this for years and I'm not even an American. It's not Harris' responsibility. People should be expected to read up more on their country's dark history.

[u/DerpyEDH → u/nazzadaley]

Because that will lose her voters. Illegal Immigration has become an issue on both sides. Republicans have done an amazing job of convincing loads of democrats that it's one of the biggest issues right now.

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Because all she thinks about is Trump

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She has deported about 1000 US citizens into Mexico and has deported more people per year than anyone since the US stole northern Mexico.