Last month, FBI Director Kash Patel wished his followers on X a happy Diwali. It did not go over well.

Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric. “Go back home and worship your sand demons,” a far-right pastor wrote. “Get the f**k out of my country,” read another reply. Said another, “This is America. We don’t do this.” These responses, some of which were seen millions of times, were on the tamer end of the spectrum.

Similar hostility followed Diwali greetings on X from former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, as well as posts about the holiday from the White House, the State Department, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Some Indian American conservatives seem shocked that segments of the political right are now taking aim at them.

  • FalschgeldFurkan@lemmy.world
    7·
    3 hours ago

    Whaaat, MAGA being racist and hostile towards members of their own cesspool? Who woulda thought?

    Patel should’ve seen this coming, or at least have the epiphany now. But he probably won’t care, given that he’s an asshole who’s in it for his own benefit…

  • shawn1122@sh.itjust.works
    81·
    5 hours ago

    To be honest, as a South Asian, racists have always been openly bigotted in our direction. It was never really taboo in most Western countries. We have no StopAsianHate or BLM equivalent.

    That being said I appreciate the author for highlighting the issue. Despite our faults (by virtue of being human) we value family and education as ideals and that has helped us create prosperity, especially in the US where Indians are the highest earning demographic. This rubs some the wrong way, even if it is fairly earned.

    Though its not surprising, it is disappointing when it occurs in a nation that sees itself as a land of opportunity.

  • Drusas@fedia.io
    133·
    8 hours ago

    Some Indian American conservatives seem shocked that segments of the political right are now taking aim at them.

    “Are we not the right shade of brown?”

  • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world
    263·
    9 hours ago

    I also note that some of the more westernized/ integrated east Indian immigrants are also openly critical about the off the boat ones who show lower levels of integration. Same goes for the Asian population. We’re just a bunch of xenophobic, racist fucks.

  • NotSteve_@piefed.caEnglish
    153·
    9 hours ago

    Honestly, it seems like racism against Indian people is disgustingly accepted even here in Canada. I know some otherwise very progressive people who will just straight up make very racist generalisations/commente without a second thought and for some reason it’s just accepted

    • CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      152·
      9 hours ago

      In no way excusing the behaviour, but there’s a massive exodus of people from India globally, and as a visible minority, it makes it easy to pick on them in particular.

      Globally the money is accumulating towards wealthy individuals but it’s somehow easier to blame the new neighbour because he puts spices in his food.

      • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
        143·
        9 hours ago

        They are damn good spices and put my American cooking to shame. Share your secrets to Vindaloo or GTFO.

        • jordanlund@lemmy.world
          132·
          9 hours ago

          Kashmiri chili powder. This is not to be confused with either “chili powder” or paprika, it’s a COMPLETELY different spice.

          https://www.thespicehouse.com/products/ground-kashmiri-red-chiles

          Goan Pork Vindaloo

          3 to 3.5 lb pork shoulder, cubed
          1 large onion, chopped fine
          1 cup water
          1 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced, 1/8" thick.
          6 garlic cloves, peeled and trimmed
          3 tablespoons kashmiri chili powder
          1 tablespoon paprika
          1 tablespoon ground cumin
          2 teaspoons table salt
          1 teaspoon pepper
          1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayanne pepper (opt.)
          1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
          1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
          1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
          1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
          1 tablespoon vegetable oil
          1/3 cup coconut vineagar

          Blend water, ginger, garlic, and spices until the consistency of thick tomato sauce.

          Pour over pork in large bowl.

          Heat oil in dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering, then cook onion until translucent, 7 to 9 minutes.

          Pour in the pork, spread into an even layer and cook until bubbling. +2 minutes.

          Cover, put in 325° oven for 40 minutes.

          Stir in coconut vineagar.

          Cook another 40 to 50 minutes until fork tender.

          Rest for 10 minutes and serve!