A recent post by the Department of Homeland Security on X featured recruitment imagery reminiscent of mid-20th-century propaganda, suggesting white nationalist connections. The caption 'Which way, American man?' recalls themes from William Gayley Simpson's 1978 book, which espouses eugenics and segregation. Despite its potential intent to engage with memes, the post's language invokes terms like 'cultural decline,' indicating anti-immigrant sentiment. The contrast in the imagery further highlights an alignment with ideologies that lament nonwhite influences on society, raising questions about the message's appropriateness.
The Department of Homeland Security's X account shared a recruitment image mimicking mid-20th century propaganda, with implications linking it to white nationalism through phrasing like 'cultural decline.'
The caption 'Which way, American man?' references a 1978 book by William Gayley Simpson, known for promoting white nationalism and conspiratorial theories, raising concerns about the message's intent.
While the post taps into a meme that has diverged from its origins, the inclusion of phrases commonly used by white nationalists raises serious questions about the values being promoted.
The juxtaposition of 'Opportunity, Homeland, and Service' against 'Invasion and Cultural Decline' evokes a troubling narrative that aligns with anti-immigrant sentiments and white nationalist rhetoric.
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