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| Misanthropic BoomeWOKE UP |
What is “Woke?” Why is it important? What will “Wokeness” do to our nation; to each of us? I believe, given the apparent import of the word and its frequent use in explaining the jeopardy from which the nation and “We the People” must be extracted and protected, requires a closer examination.
Right leaning Politicians are worried about the consequences of “Woke.” Media pundits are now using the word in their reporting as though it were representative of a well understood concept. “Woke,” has in the last six months, become the “flavor of the month," as it were. It is a demon that threatens our way of life (as if we, collectively have a single way of life).
Not since the 1950s when it was Communism that frightened half the nation into a deep mistrust and fear of the other half has a word invoked such a strong reaction from every strata of the political and social spectrum. “Woke,” has become something to, if not fear, at least be reckoned with.
Yet, something about, “Woke,” as it is being presented, just doesn’t seem to ring true. It is being used to, at various times in a variety of situations, to frighten, to brag about knowing how both to prevent and to fight its effects, and to influence as yet undetermined legislation. Yet, once again, something isn’t right. Something would seem to be missing.
What could it be? What does it need? What is missing? Wait. I think I know. Could it be that none of those who are using the word have the faintest idea what they are talking about? Yes, that’s what it is. “Woke,” has never been publicly defined by the people using it. Neither have those who have weaponized it, nor those who help legitimize it’s use. None of these so-called leaders and experts have any idea what “Woke” is about. Ask Senator Tuberville, who’s worried that our Military is becoming “Woke,” to explain in detail what“Woke” is. Make Rick De Santis explain the intricacies of “Wokeness.” They can’t, and they won’t. They’re running a game on the American people, and half the nation has gone for it.
The word “Woke” is part of set of words which would seem to define consciousness: awake, awoke, wake, etc. As used to represent a concept, its definition comes from the Minority communities. To define it “Woke” in its simplest coded form means to be aware; hyper-aware of every aspect of one’s environment and the consequences of not paying attention. From the veracity of the man who comes into a room dripping water and tells you it’s raining; to assessing each social and cultural interaction for the subtleties that tell the participant the direction the encounter will take.
So, contrary to what opportunistic politicians having been spouting about “Woke,” it is really good to be in a condition wherein you are in tune with reality and completely aware. Such awareness can, if followed to a logical end, can help us find enlightenment. And, just perhaps help to make the world a better place. Stay “WOKE”
Post Script…it was a real pain placing quotation marks around “WOKE” each time I used it, however, I felt the need to constantly draw attention to it…just like our fearless politicians. I’m hoping to make it go away: certainly not as a useful concept….but definitely as a poitical hammer.
