Why Is the American Left So Racist Against Whites, Especially Non-European Whites?
By Bobby Darvish, Iranian-American Ex-Muslim, Former Vegan, Former Democrat, Former Socialist, Former CAIR-Columbus Executive Director, Former Muslim Forum of Utah President, Christian Conservative LDS
As an Iranian-American who has navigated numerous ideological shifts in my life—from veganism to socialism, and from leading prominent Muslim organizations to embracing the truth of Christianity and the values of conservative patriotism—I have witnessed firsthand the destructive hypocrisy of the American Left. One particularly insidious aspect of their ideology is their entrenched racism against whites, including those of non-European descent. This racism, cloaked in the language of equity and social justice, is a product of their flawed worldview and a dangerous tool of division.
The Left’s War on Whiteness: A Broader Context
The modern American Left, especially the liberals and democrat socialists, has embraced an ideology that demonizes "whiteness" as an inherent evil. This reductionist framework conflates historical injustices with contemporary identity politics. While this targeting primarily affects white Europeans, it has increasingly extended to non-European whites—those of Middle Eastern, Armenian, and Central Asian descent—who do not fit neatly into the Left's binary of oppressors versus oppressed.
For Iranian-Americans like myself, the Left’s ideology is especially perplexing. Despite having faced colonization, subjugation by Arab imperialism, and marginalization under regimes like the Islamic Republic, Iranian-Americans are often dismissed as "white-adjacent." This term, used by leftists, seeks to erase our unique histories and struggles. It reveals the Left’s true agenda: to homogenize identities into categories that serve their political goals rather than acknowledge the nuanced realities of individual histories.
The Root Cause: Marxist Frameworks and Intersectionality
The Left's racial obsession is rooted in Marxist ideology, which seeks to pit groups against one another in perpetual conflict. Intersectionality, the Left’s favored analytical tool, prioritizes individuals based on their level of perceived oppression. While this might seem like a fair framework at first glance, it quickly becomes a weapon of exclusion against anyone who does not conform to their rigid narratives.
For example, as an Iranian-American Christian, I am often excluded from the Left’s support for Middle Easterners because my faith and conservative values do not align with their agenda. To the Left, I am not truly Middle Eastern because I reject their Marxist-Islamist alliance, which selectively uplifts Muslim voices while silencing ex-Muslims and Christians from the region.
This ideological inconsistency extends to non-European whites, whom the Left considers "privileged" regardless of their historical oppression or socio-economic status. Armenians, Greeks, and even Slavic peoples are routinely dismissed in conversations about racism, despite having endured centuries of genocide, invasion, and persecution.
A Personal Journey Through Hypocrisy
My experiences with organizations like CAIR and the Muslim Forum of Utah exposed me to the Left’s racial double standards. While advocating for the rights of Muslims, I was often encouraged to adopt anti-white rhetoric. Yet, when I raised concerns about the treatment of Christians in Muslim-majority countries or the erasure of Persian culture under Islamic rule, I was met with silence or hostility.
As I transitioned to conservatism, I saw more clearly how the Left's racial narratives were weaponized to silence dissent and consolidate power. Their so-called "anti-racism" efforts often do nothing but perpetuate racial resentment and division. In truth, their fixation on race undermines the American ideal of equality under the law and distracts from addressing real systemic issues.
The Left’s Hypocrisy on Non-European Whites
The Left’s racism against non-European whites is particularly egregious because it betrays their claim to champion diversity. Non-European whites often have rich cultural heritages and histories of overcoming oppression. However, their contributions are minimized or outright ignored by the Left’s racialized narratives.
For instance, the Armenian Genocide, carried out by the Ottoman Empire, is rarely mentioned by the Left because it complicates their simplistic portrayal of Muslims as perpetual victims. Similarly, the struggles of Iranian Christians under Islamic regimes are disregarded because they do not align with the Left’s pro-Islamist stance.
Moving Forward: Rejecting the Left’s Divisive Ideology
The Left’s racism against whites, both European and non-European, is a symptom of their larger ideological corruption. Their obsession with identity politics and their alliances with groups that perpetuate division must be confronted. Conservatives must articulate a vision of unity that respects individual dignity and acknowledges the rich tapestry of human history without reducing it to oppressors and oppressed.
For Iranian-Americans and other non-European whites, the path forward lies in rejecting the Left’s attempts to erase our unique identities. By embracing faith, patriotism, and the principles of freedom and equality, we can counter their divisive agenda and contribute to a truly inclusive society.
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