I did not know any of what you posted. But, I am not surprised by any of it.
As for the white guilt, I fully agree. It will be the end of us, if some sort of sanity does not return to this country.
We live in a little bubble here at Free Republic. We surround ourselves with like minded people. I challenge anyone to go to another message board. One that is not political in nature but that ocassionally can have a thread relating to politics.
If you espouse one conservative view, you will be jumped on by a pack of rapid brainwashed maniacs. You will be told how intolerant you are, how xenophobia is a dangerous thing, asked why you are not out stealing social security checks from old ladies, etc., etc., etc.
I don't hold out much of hope.
I only steal social security checks from old ladies at the end of the month. The rest of the time I'm on the message boards.