That is, they strongly disliked or distrusted White liberals, but from very unlike perspectives. Also, I suppose I wanted to understand my past, for I grew up among urban working-class people, Italian and Black, who were, in different but compelling ways, conservative. The reason was, in part, to understand America’s culture wars better by learning more about the side I knew less well. I had known for some years, probably since 2010, that I wanted to develop some courses on American conservatism.
It just so happened we had a very diverse staff: gay, straight, Black, white, Asian, it didn’t matter, as long as you were good at your job. He wanted his staff to be excellent, so he hired excellent people. Rush didn’t have a racist bone in his body.
Rush on the Radio: A Tribute from His Sidekick of 30 Yearsīy James Golden, aka Bo Snerdley (2021, All Seasons Press) 326 pages including notes and acknowledgments.Īs a Black guy, a proud African American, it always infuriated me to hear my friend called a racist.
