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lostnfound

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5. Great post. But can't rely on schools, when rightwing build the equivalent of 'madrassas'

Reply to gulliver (Original post)

Sat Apr 15, 2023, 01:20 PM

Apr 2023

Problem 1. The nurturing of rightwing fanatics is happening in homeschools with the aid of well-funded propaganda machines and tech-driven conspiracy spreaders

Problem 2. We can’t wait 15 years to educate the next generation to become voters.

So I guess what you’re suggesting is pushing critical thinking skills onto adult friends, family, and colleagues? Or a mass messaging effort through advertising or media?

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Critical thinking can help keep the Dem Party from being misunderstood [View all] gulliver Apr 2023 OP

Lesson One: no_hypocrisy Apr 2023 #1

Somehow, it needs to be taught. But also, just teaching history correctly would open people's eyes. Karadeniz Apr 2023 #2

Teaching at least basic critical thinking should be standard curriculum Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #3

Also, a return to teaching civics by high school age if not before. keep_left Apr 2023 #4

Great post. But can't rely on schools, when rightwing build the equivalent of 'madrassas' lostnfound Apr 2023 #5

Maybe use the constitution class model or licensing/certification model gulliver Apr 2023 #6

That's an interesting idea, I like it. lostnfound Apr 2023 #8

All fine and fancy, but the key here (IMHO) is the desire to have critical learning. What SWBTATTReg Apr 2023 #7

"Every thinking person in America will be voting for you." Silent3 Apr 2023 #9

In addtion to some of the other suggestions ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #10