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cadoman

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

Wed Nov 3, 2021, 06:31 PM

Nov 2021

...we should use the _results_ of CRT academic work to reform specific aspects of our local school criteria that are problematic or needing improvement, and address those directly in a campaign-friendly fashion?

Right now teachers are doing "build your own" CRT lessons, which generally involve singling out and knocking on the white kids in the classroom. So of course when Johnny comes home and his parents ask what he learned today and he says "that I'm a piece of shit racist and fascist fuck and so are you", that causes problems for us at the voting booth.

Let CRT stay in academia where minds are of a caliber that can handle it, and let politicians craft sensible and sell-able policy from that.

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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