Mayor Q Defends Asian Americans Against Campaign 2024 Hate

In a somewhat cryptic comment . . . Mayor Q offered his support for Asians living in the US. 

However, it's unclear what kind of hateration he's talking about . . . 

He's probably referring to so many anti-China adverts during the Missouri primary. But most people are smart enough to put campaign rhetoric in its proper perspective. 

Also . . . 

The Asian heritage of the Veep is also a current topic of political debate as South Asian argumentation is probably one of the lesser MAGA talking points. 

And . . .

Statistical methodology, crime classification and politics have clouded a somewhat recent debate over this horrific stat:

Hate crimes against Asians rose 76% in 2020 amid pandemic, FBI says

Either way . . .

Here's the word from Mayor Q that piqued the interests of BEST & BRIGHTEST TKC READERS:

"As bigotry floods our airwaves this election season, just a reminder that the Chinese government is not the same as Chinese people, Chinese Americans, or all Asian Americans. There’s enough hate on our AAPI community.  Let’s respect and show love to our neighbors."

Read more of the conversation via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

KOMU: "During this election cycle, a popular talking point has been to criticize the foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri and across the United States, particularly by China."

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NBC: Viral images show people of color as anti-Asian perpetrators. That misses the big picture.

New York Daily News: Trump posts photo of Kamala Harris wearing Indian attire in new ‘she became Black’ smear

Slate: Coverage of Bay Area Anti-Asian Violence Is Missing a Key Element -- Understanding the complex historical interplay between Black and Asian communities can help us avoid simplistic narratives today.

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