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AndyS

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30. Yes, I'd like to see this.

Wed Nov 3, 2021, 01:30 PM

Nov 2021

I'll try to find it. I saw the wheel and it had a lot more than race, everything from weight to poverty. If it isn't CRT but being sold as CRT it needs to be called out as part of the lie.

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What is Critical Race Theory? [View all] AndyS Nov 2021 OP

Critical race theory is a way to talk about racism by examining how racial disparities and WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #1

Professor Coates disagrees. nt AndyS Nov 2021 #12

Then he disagrees with the founders of the theory and its scholarship. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #15

Coates IS one of the founders. AndyS Nov 2021 #18

Exactly Deminpenn Nov 2021 #44

At this point the text book definition doesn't matter AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2021 #2

It's not just that. Claustrum Nov 2021 #14

It does actually happen Sympthsical Nov 2021 #16

I'm listening right now to a class in a middle school doing CRT on youtube janterry Nov 2021 #19

Humm, this doesn't seem to be a class being taught. nt AndyS Nov 2021 #24

I'm pretty sure I said that was the wheel janterry Nov 2021 #29

Yes, I'd like to see this. AndyS Nov 2021 #30

Oh, yes. Much more than race janterry Nov 2021 #35

Thanks! AndyS Nov 2021 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author AndyS Nov 2021 #36

this is a tough topic that shouldn't get anywhere near grade school children. Claustrum Nov 2021 #26

Obscure reference, but... jmbar2 Nov 2021 #3

Thought same thing... Ken Follett who spends years Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #31

"when you're explaining, you're losing" brooklynite Nov 2021 #4

When you're not countering the lie you're losing too. AndyS Nov 2021 #23

So you agree with the right wing on this? AZProgressive Nov 2021 #41

I'm saying: dispose of CRT as the meaningless crap it is... brooklynite Nov 2021 #43

Not CRT, though. Hamilton would be a legitimate viewpoint to study, blm Nov 2021 #5

Not mine, Professor Coates. AndyS Nov 2021 #22

I get that, but this excerpt went for the easier level blm Nov 2021 #25

In political terms it's a manufactured boogeyman designed to scare people Crunchy Frog Nov 2021 #6

Doesn't matter - but thank you JustAnotherGen Nov 2021 #7

✔️ blm Nov 2021 #8

THIS! jmbar2 Nov 2021 #33

Mortgages typically last about 10 years Klaralven Nov 2021 #9

Exactly how does this relate to Red Lining and not being able to the a loan in the first place? AndyS Nov 2021 #21

Republicans have characterized it as a liberal movement against white people. GoodRaisin Nov 2021 #10

There is a fine line between challenging and defending a point of view. AndyS Nov 2021 #28

It's an especially fine line when the point of view you want to change is GoodRaisin Nov 2021 #38

The question remains, what do we do about it? AndyS Nov 2021 #39

I think the problem is we don't say enough words. GoodRaisin Nov 2021 #54

for the Rethugs CRT is code for 'the commies are going to let the n-words take over and burn your Celerity Nov 2021 #11

In political terms, CRT is Defund The Police EarlG Nov 2021 #13

Yep, the latest dog whistle boogeyman Deminpenn Nov 2021 #45

An effective GOP weapon against Democratic election campaigns n/t Devil Child Nov 2021 #17

Critical Race Theory is a K-12 program which teachs kids to be conservative patriotics LeftInTX Nov 2021 #20

An obscure academic theory used by the GOP stand in for discussing any historical racial injustice andym Nov 2021 #27

College graduate continuing education study and NOT common youth education level fodder. Brainfodder Nov 2021 #32

If CRT isn't being taught in public schools why not Tomconroy Nov 2021 #34

Because Democrats don't have the platform the GOP does NewJeffCT Nov 2021 #42

I'm with you 100%, but this kind of logic doesn't seem to work Steelrolled Nov 2021 #46

Maybe I'm wrong but I think it's what Bill Clinton would do. Tomconroy Nov 2021 #47

You might be right. I wish President Biden could come out with a clear statement Steelrolled Nov 2021 #49

because two days ago you were a racist if you suggested that cadoman Nov 2021 #52

...and why are Democrats responsible for it? spanone Nov 2021 #40

If "it is not taught in K-12 and can't be," then Dems should outright oppose it being taught in K-12 gulliver Nov 2021 #48

maybe instead of trying to package such a complex set of ideas into a single campaign phrase.. cadoman Nov 2021 #50

See, that's the problem. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN! AndyS Nov 2021 #51

I don't know what it is, Mr.Bill Nov 2021 #53