I return to the origin of racism in the USA: The moment Protestants stepped on Plymouth Rock and stole an entire land mass through annihilation of native peoples, co-option of land via war (See Mexican-American war) includinig slavery, war-mongering and abject greed.

CHANGE LANGUAGE example: socially illogical identifiers "race" "ethnicity"

I like the term "Xenophobic Tribalism" - it seems very accurate to this OCD semanticist! Words are absolutely weaponized. I do it myself all the time. I work to reduce any personal attacks but tend to react toward perceived injustice and unethical tactics with my viper's tongue.

I'd suggest we're already bathing in it neck-deep. Evolution of humanity is in a state of entropy as is evidenced by every atrocious act we are seeing escalate worldwide.