Boss Praises Springsteen, Ignores Bosses at Border
When Bruce Springsteen invoked 'Gestapo tactics' to describe ICE in 2018 (Source: Newsweek), the mainstream media swooned. It’s comforting, perhaps, to see a rock icon stand up for decency. But while the 'Boss' decries the symptoms, the media rarely asks about the deeper roots, particularly the billions annually funneled into immigration enforcement, transforming it into a self-perpetuating
machine. These aren't isolated incidents; they're the direct consequence of policies funded by successive administrations, often with bipartisan support that remains conveniently unmentioned when a celebrity weighs in. One might wonder where this 'Gestapo' inspiration comes from. Is it perhaps the continuous expansion of surveillance technology, militarized border patrols, and detention capacities
– all fueled by congressional appropriations? The outrage is reserved for the 'tactics,' not the systems that make them inevitable. It's a classic case of separating the 'bad apples' from the poisoned orchard, allowing the public to feel good about condemning the visible cruelty without challenging the structural violence that produces it. (Original source: Newsweek)