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GW Hayduke

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  1. I was brought up through the Catholic school system including a Jesuit high school and was never subjected to anything related to Israel or the needs of Jews related to Jerusalem. And trust me, they were not shy at all about pushing certain types of indoctrinations, like abortion.
  2. Yep. That was how things were until 2008 with the Heller the decision. It is gonna take some big changes at the SC to fix. https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/second_amendment
  3. This seems to be getting close to a sovereign citizen mindset. Do you identify that way? Why do you think a “natural right” to self defense has any influence on whether a government can or should require a permit to conceal? I have a natural right to transport myself, to move across the landscape; therefore, a government shouldn’t set speed limits? I have a natural right to feed myself therefor I can take food from the grocery store without paying for it? FYI, the “law abiding citizen” label is simply something to attempt to differentiate yourself from the “others.” It’s like labeling good guys and bad guys. It’s intended to make you feel special and therefore immune to any minor inconvenience, like taking a class or getting a permit. For folks who listen to the gun debate, the law abiding citizen trope kind of rings similar to muh freedoms or some other pointless idea.
  4. What do you mean? I'm not emotionally triggered by what people are telling me about CRT or DEI. I'm ok with how things played out with Mr. Potato Head also. I was giving you a heads up about the propagandists who try to tap into triggering emotional reactions. I'm trying to help you. Once folks understand they are being influenced by propaganda, there are steps to take to protect yourself. But first you have to acknowledge the problem.
  5. I understand you have extreme concerns about a situation you feel is beyond disturbing. You aren't alone in being emotional about this stuff. I wonder if folks in your situation ever step back and assess what is going on and try to find out why you feel emotionally engaged. Are you aware of the entities in the world who benefit from a segment of our population being outraged? Have you pondered who those entities might be? What if the media that triggered the outrage was intentional propaganda? What benefit do those propagandists get from your emotions? Have you ever considered that maybe you are being played by right wing propaganda? There is always the following step of protecting ourselves from that type of propaganda.
  6. It is bizarre seeing folks conflate CRT with DEI workplace training and becoming emotionally triggered them. Get help. The vast majority of DEI is really fucking obvious. Understanding that those around you are different and have different life experiences, their are root causes to disparities, and our institutions are better when diverse. It is simply workplace training to teach people to not be assholes. Don’t compliment your coworkers tits. Take off your Nazi armband before entering the building. Basic shit. The emotional response from the right to that kind of thing is strange to see. I think it is about as outrageous as their response to Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss or their weird fear of masks. Some folks on this board need to cry on their mommy’s shoulder until they feel safe again.
  7. So, why did your girl this like that when she so you see till her friend not him cooking probably?
  8. After that, moving down to understand the various systems (land use regs, tax policies, hiring practices, education access, health care access, transportation investments, etc.) that have contributed to the wealth situation in the US.
  9. Again, CRT isn't about one kid. Probably be best starting point is acknowledging the differences in wealth accumulation in the US. After that, moving down to understand the various systems (land use regs, tax policies, hiring practices, education access, health care access, transportation investments, etc.) that have contributed to the wealth situation in the US. https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/disparities-in-wealth-by-race-and-ethnicity-in-the-2019-survey-of-consumer-finances-20200928.htm
  10. You are talking about solutions. I'm talking about CRT. CRT is simply about understanding the problem. This isn't about three kids. It is about systems. There shouldn't be any fear about understanding the problems with the systems that run our society. The first step to addressing a problem is acknowledging the problem.
  11. I don't believe CRT identifies solutions. It looks critically at our systems and points to problems. It is up to our institutions to develop solutions. The whole reason right-wing media outlets (like Tucker and Fox and Friends) say it is scary is because it acknowledges your first two bullet points.** They feel that knowing those realities promotes victimhood and makes people ashamed, etc. When in reality CRT is just understanding how the world works (which you acknowledge in your first two bullets.) ** other than the reasons this fits right-wing media's culture war playbook perfectly.
  12. Do you have any evidence that this is the case? How did you come to that conclusion?
  13. It isn't about "you" or an individual. The question isn't about whether a 16 year old today is able to get into college. It is about the disproportionality at the population scale. Another unfortunate reality to consider, since you mention college, is that the cost of living has been outpaced healthcare costs, which has been outpaced by higher education costs. So if we looked solely at access to higher education, we would need to consider the constantly growing financial hurdle affecting the entire population along with systemic issues affecting subsets of our population.
  14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institutional_racism#United_States
  15. Then it is highly probable you agree with most of CRT. I understand a lot of folks have uncomfortable feelings about it. A lot of folks have been told to mistrust it. There is a rather large propaganda campaign against it right now. I think there is the facts about CRT (systemic racism, etc.) and then there is the culture war/cancel culture aspect of things these days that people don't like. CRT is not cancel culture.
  16. What does it mean to fully implement CRT from your understanding? Something that doesn't bear out in most walks of life in the US may still be true and a reality in the US.
  17. It isn't about you. It's about the system. It's about the systems (tax, land regulation, schools, etc.) that have led to a disproportionate accumulation of wealth on a population level.
  18. You aren't able to describe any thing about CRT that is incorrect. I'll note that. You seem to have concerns with what you feel it emphasizes and what you feel it says about racial progress. A lot of folks seem to be driven by feelings when it comes this topic. My recommendation is to acknowledge that a simplified version of CRT boils down to the fact systemic racism exists in the US.
  19. It isn't scary to me. Are you not able to answer my question? Other than trying to tie it to scary things like "marxism" and describing is as scary with a "core of divisive ideology," what exactly about CRT do you think is incorrect?
  20. That isn't what CRT is. Other than trying to tie it to scary things like "marxism" and describing is as scary with a "core of divisive ideology," what exactly about CRT do you think is incorrect?
  21. I understand resisting arrest is typically a misdemeanor and would be things like not giving up hands to be cuffed, running away, or not opening a door. None of those are violent. If he was violent towards an officer, he would have been charged with assault or battery. Assault or battery against an office would be evidence of violence.
  22. Any convictions related to violence? Any that would indicate he is any sort of threat? Drug convictions are clearly non-violent.
  23. Getting a vaccination is just virtue signaling!! Why do they have to rub it in my face and make my emotions tingle!
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