Less of a blog entry, more of a hearty recommendation for TNC’s essay for the Atlantic. Every single bit of what went on last year, and all of the bullshit apologists (including those on this site) is sliced open and examined.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/10/the-first-white-president-ta-nehisi-coates/537909/
Edited: I can’t spell- I blame my rush to recommend! Thank you- please share! And support The Atlantic.