Kristi Noem's 'Fascist Propaganda' Ad and the History of US Colonization

Kristi Noem's 'Cowgirl Cosplay' Ad

• 🤠 Kristi Noem is criticized for an ad that appears to be fascist propaganda, featuring her in "full cowgirl cosplay" in the Black Hills.
• 🇺🇸 The ad romanticizes American history, focusing on themes of freedom, grit, and welcoming immigrants who come "the right way."
• ⚠️ The ad's message is contrasted with the reality of increased detentions of individuals with no criminal records, suggesting a focus on whiteness and Christian nationalism.

Historical Context of US Expansion

• ⛰️ The Black Hills, a spiritually significant area for Native American tribes, were taken after the Civil War, despite initial treaty promises.
• 💰 The land grab was motivated by the discovery of gold and the desire of bankers for new precious metals, illustrating a pattern of colonial expansion.
• 🌍 The American frontier historically served as an outlet for class antagonism, encouraging colonization similar to European efforts in Africa.

Parallels to Israeli Colonization and Genocide

• 🇵🇸 The treatment of Native Americans, including forced displacement and confinement in "concentration camps," is compared to the ongoing situation in Gaza.
• 📜 The concept of "Manifest Destiny" used by early American settlers is equated with the language used by modern Zionists, highlighting a long history of religious justification for land seizure.
• 🩸 The Mystic Massacre is cited as an early example of violence against civilians justified by biblical interpretations, a pattern seen from Cotton Mather to Netanyahu.

Hollowing Out of Rural America

• 📉 Rural areas, often portrayed as bastions of freedom, are experiencing economic decline, exacerbated by hospital cuts and reduced government support.
• 🚂 Historically, the development of these areas was heavily reliant on massive government action, including land giveaways and infrastructure projects like railroads.
• 🏢 Current economic hubs in these states are often the "blue cities" surrounding universities, which were established through land grant programs.
• 🚂 The trend of jobs leaving rural areas is accelerating, a phenomenon that has been ongoing for decades, indicating a long-term economic decline.