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Summary

The web content presents a critical poem titled "The Indefensible Spokestards" that draws parallels between current events involving political figures and historical atrocities committed by Nazis, while also referencing the inherent racism in the fantasy trope of orcs.

Abstract

"The Indefensible Spokestards" is a thought-provoking poem that reflects on the disturbing nature of recent political endorsements, where a product unfit for human use is promoted as a means of 'cleansing' humanity. The poem, inspired by ten specific words, evokes the memory of Nazi atrocities, suggesting a parallel between the actions of historical villains and the current political climate. It challenges the audience to recognize the implicit racism in fantasy creatures like orcs, which have been used as allegories for racial prejudice in literature and gaming. The content also includes a call to action for readers to engage with related reading material and to follow the author's work on various platforms.

Opinions

  • The author implicitly criticizes political figures, particularly those endorsing harmful products, likening their actions to the indefensible acts of Nazis.
  • There is an opinion that the fantasy creature of orcs has been historically used as a racist trope, equating them to a construct of racism.
  • The poem suggests that the current political discourse includes endorsements that are not only unsuitable but also echo the dangerous ideologies of the past.
  • The author encourages readers to be aware of the historical and cultural contexts of the language and symbols used in media, including literature and politics.
  • By providing links to related reading, the author indicates a belief in the importance of education and critical thinking regarding current events and historical precedents.

The Indefensible Spokestards

A poem

Photo by Skylor Powell on Unsplash

It’s not exactly unprecedented

the scenes being played-out now

as television commercials

showing a product

not meant for human consumption

being recommended

by The Occupant

as suitable for

cleansing the human race

Don’t those spokestards intent

on flinging defenses of the

indefensible

remind you of other

screwed-up nazis who once

tried to play God?

A poem inspired by ten words Xavier Van Holde in the IdeaStrem Orcs = Racism

Poetry Salvage

Use these ten words in a poem!

  • unprecedented
  • played-out
  • commercials
  • product
  • flinging
  • spokestards (n. anybody that speaks for Donald Trump)
  • screwed
  • race
  • human
  • God

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©️marla bishop 2020

Marla Bishop is a relationship coach and writer: On medium.com she is the creator of Lilith and an editor of The Bad Influence, The Get Fit Gang, and The Narrative. She lives in London UK with her husband and youngest two children. You can follow her here.

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