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Sattology: A Case for Hindu American Community

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Often times nowadays in the USA, we hear the political terms such as #GreenNewDeal, Leftist Conservatives, Left-wing (Pan-African, Pan-Latin American, Pan-Islamic Leftists, Gender-based, White Nationalism, Pan-Arabism, Pan-Islamic liberals) and Classical Liberalism used extensively by politicians. The loss of 2016 Presidential elections by Hillary was never accepted by the Democrat base. Needless to say that Democrats engineered a failed coup via Mueller investigation, rather, I would call it Mueller witch-hunt. In the process, Democrats have institutionalized race, left-wing politics, and communal segregation as a tool for political victory. How that fares out in 2020, still needs to be seen. The hate that is coming out of left-wing political propaganda is polarizing America rapidly.

Suddenly, Americans are waking up to the impending social demographic disaster because of unstrategic left-wing immigration instituted by Obama that is unfolding right in front of their eyes. Minnesota, Dearborn (MI) and some other parts of USA look completely out of sync with the progressive American society. Never before the words such as White Nationalists, White Supremacists, Women of Color, Black Vs White has ever spoken so brazenly in American media and politics. The civility of political discourse has hit the nadir. To understand the different political stances, I would like to categorize politicians and philosophical approaches. That should make it easy for Hindu Americans to understand their political standing. At the outset, I would like to make it very clear; Hindu Americans are completely ignored in any American political landscape. Indian origin politicians also have carefully overlooked Hindu American issues while pursuing their political objectives. Hindu American as a community is losing because of this political apathy by all.

The only democrat that appears centrist and is also a Hindu is Tulsi Gabbard. But again, she has to get the support of leftist lobby within her party which will be difficult for her.

GreenNewDeal

Thomas Friedman used the term ‘GreenNewDeal’ as early as 2007 to refer to clean power industry. While the concept is novel and is great for the people of the USA, however, the political connotations and messaging around it is convoluted. No sane man in the US or anywhere else would like to breathe bad air. #GreenNewDeal is ultimately good for the health of everyone. The Democrat propaganda that Republicans are against #GreenNewDeal is itself wrong. The extensive infrastructure change needed to effect #GreenNewDeal needs to be financially planned out. The US hasn’t made any new investment in power infrastructure in the last 50 years. Hindu Americans want this #GreenNewDeal because it’s an economic goldmine. UNEP’s, Achim Steiner introduced the #GlobalNewGreenDeal on behalf of the UN to promote jobs in the Green economy.

In international politics, Globalization has taken a back seat owing to political uncertainties in the global internet-based economy. Every country is trying to protect their interests from the larger, more capable nations in the Internet economy. Social media has introduced global challenges around data ownership which haven’t been resolved yet. Overall the #GreenNewDeal in the US has to take into account job losses and also rehabilitation of workers who lose jobs with new power industry technologies. It’s a change that needs patience and policies. #GreenNewDeal politicians must develop a greater understanding of the risks and rewards before they campaign. This issue enjoys bi-partisan support. A new Industrial policy and economic planning are needed to fuel this transition. And above all, all political factions need to support the Hindu American experts that are needed to make this transition. Political one-upmanship is just going to hurt the cause of #GreenNewDeal. This is a fantastic opportunity for Hindu Americans as a community.

Who are the Leftists?

Leftist conservatives in the American political system haven’t defined themselves well enough. Leftist conservatives are almost Republican in many ways. On the Democrats’ side, my mind immediately races to the rising star of Democrats, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez into this category. While she extensively promotes liberal, social and economic stance but she does promote the strong government. On the Republican side, my mind immediately identifies Susan Collins, the governor of Maine. She has been the moderate republican star with extremely liberal stances on social and economic issues. Leftist conservatism goes hand in hand with American society today. Leftist conservatism can also be called the new centrist. The educational institutes of America are producing more leftist conservatives than ever before. Most Hindu American politicians in Senate and Congress fall into the leftist conservative category. Indian origin or Indian culture affiliated Politicians such as Ami Behera, Tulsi Gabbard, Kamala Harris, Raja Krishnamurthy rarely espouse the cause of Hindu Americans. Hindu American interests encompass Business, Culture, Social, and Inclusivity. Usually, Hindu Americans are under-represented in US politics in all political spectrums. There is a big vacuum that needs urgent attention for the benefit of the Hindu American community.

American Leftist Liberal or Left-Wing politics promotes egalitarianism and social equality in complete disregard to existing social hierarchy. The race politics in today’s American political landscape is the classical left-wing political philosophy. Here, the Democrats have used racial tones to become a champion of racial equality. Originally, Democrats were the white supremacists and republicans removed slavery in the USA. Today, it’s ironical that Democrats are talking about racial inequality. Often times, nationalism is derided by left-wing politicians. Nationalism is derided mostly by left-wing Pan-Islamic politicians because of their Wahabi Islamic connections.

African Socialism, Latin American Socialism, Third Worldism, pan-Islamism or Islamic-Communism are classical thought processes of left-wing politics in the US today. New American democratic politicians such as Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib fall under Islamic-Communism or Pan-Islamic category because of their core campaign and political stance deeply connected to their Islamic Wahabi doctrines. Organizations such as CAIR (Council for American Islamic Relations), ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) and ‘MoveOn’ support these pan-Islamic politicians for furthering their Islamic left-Wing agendas. For these Democrats, their community interests are beyond the interests of USA. Here, the race-based campaigns are used to polarize election outcomes for the left-wing victories. Women, color and race become the focal point of electioneering and polarizing vote banks.

Left-wing Democrats pose a serious challenge to other religious minorities, especially, six million economically rich Hindu Americans who are not represented adequately in the political spectrum of the US today. Bernie Sanders falls into the category of liberal conservatives with extreme socialism. Ro Khanna, an Indian American Democrat was appointed by Bernie to be the vice chair of his campaign. Ro Khanna is a leftist conservative, not a centrist. To put things in perspective, the Indian Congress party will be considered somewhat leftist conservative and in some cases left wing also. The only democrat that appears centrist and is also a Hindu is Tulsi Gabbard. But again, she has to get the support of the leftist lobby within her party which will be difficult for her. Also, even though being deeply connected to Indian traditions, she hasn’t been able to represent the political, social issues of Indian Americans in a complete way. There is a strong need to create educational materials by the Hindu American community to educate American political leaders across the bipartisan spectrum.

What needs to be done is to build a manifesto of needs, dreams, aspirations, cultural symbols and demand for the Hindu American community for the entire American political landscape.

The Centrists and the Center-Right

Centrist and Center-Right constitute the second half of the American political system. There are right-wingers who have extreme religious and racial views against others, but those are the minority and can be safely ignored. Republican Party, popularly known as GOP, which, traditionally ended slavery and is the proponent of classical centrist liberalism. Generally speaking, that is close to the Hindu Varnashrama system that also promotes a free economy with strong political and social governance.

GOP advocates free economic policies with civil liberties under the rule of law. There are some major philosophical stances with minor adjustments but overall it stands for economic freedom for all. It differentiates itself with leftist conservatism in that it doesn’t emphasize on social engineering at all. Hindu Americans are hardly represented in the Republican Party which is an ideal party for them philosophically. To put things in perspective, GOP is akin to BJP in India. Usually, they have the most successful record against terrorism in the USA. So most Hindus will naturally fall into the GOP category.

Hindu Americans

Hindu Americans are patriotic, nationalistic, highly educated, business owners and professionals, which is what GOP stands for. Also, Hindu Americans are against any form of terrorism and want to call that out. Hindus have known the impact of terrorism, against them from years by left-wingers in India. There is no single Republican leader of Hindu American descent that proudly claims their heritage while serving American people. However, Seema Verma a White House appointee has excellent credentials as an administrator and a proud Hindu American official. There are and have been many other Indian American descent officials in the GOP but none of them has yet become a leader of Hindu Americans in their own rights. That’s not very surprising given the affluence of Hindu Americans.

The six million strong Hindu diaspora is extremely under-represented today in the American Political system. Most existing Indian descent American politicians haven’t done much for Hindu Community interests and also they haven’t been able to bring all Indians together. What needs to be done is to build a manifesto of needs, dreams, aspirations, cultural symbols and demand for the Hindu American community for the entire American political landscape.

Indian Descent American politicians or American Politicians who understand the Hindu American community need to conform to that manifesto before they are given a vote by Hindu Americans. That’s where and how the Hindu American Representation will begin in US Politics. So far the individual approach hasn’t worked for the whole community. With occasional cultural recognition of a Hindu American, Hindus have been paid only lip service by American politicians. With other left-wing groups gaining a foothold in American politics, it’s high time that Hindu Americans get themselves heard loud and clear. I know that when Hindu Americans organize themselves, it will be another revolution in the USA. The best way to begin is to create a common community demand that every politician needs to adhere to who seeks their votes. Hindu Temples are the best place to begin reorganization. Let’s start!

Note:
1. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of PGurus.

Aditya Satsangi

Aditya Satsangi is a Hindu American Entrepreneur and Writer with a Centrist viewpoint. He is a keen observer of International Politics, Dharma and Ideology. His research on ancient Hindu Scriptures such as Mahabharat, Ramayan and Bhagawatam brings unique perspectives on current affairs. He is an avid Golfer in his free time.

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  • This is because the Indian politicians you list like Ro Khanna and Kamala Harris, are 75% bastards- White Xtian dement DNA, just like Kamala Harris and PAKIPANJABI Ro Khanna. AND KINDLY NOTE PAKIPANJABIS are no leftists, they are worse child labor exploiters, child abusers, poor worker exploiter, child labor abuser and filthy rich. worst human rights abusers and terrorists in India, the greatest source of evil in India after Xtians, they are goons (like all leftist loonies who are mafiosi just having a facade of slogans).
    Hindus in America were always standing with the White supremacist, Xtian fanatic democrats rather than GOP always, while GOP specially under Trump has been best for India. CLINTON SONIA combination is behind all terror and crime world over..SMASH CLINTON, TWITTER, GOOGLE all Islamic terror will be smashed

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