Posted on Jul 9, 2021
The Brewing Political Battle Over Critical Race Theory
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Last month, Republican lawmakers decried critical race theory, an academic approach that examines how race and racism function in American institutions.
"Folks, we're in a cultural warfare today," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said at a news conference alongside six other members of the all-Republican House Freedom Caucus. "Critical race theory asserts that people with white skin are inherently racist, not because of their actions, words or what they actually believe in their heart — but by virtue of the color of their skin."
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., added: "Democrats want to teach our children to hate each other."
Many Republican lawmakers, who are fighting what they label as the teaching of critical race theory in schools, contend it divides Americans. Democrats and their allies maintain progress is unlikely without examining the root causes of disparity in the country, although they push back on the idea that critical race theory itself — a scholarly undertaking — is being taught on the K-12 level. The issue is shaping up to be a major cultural battle ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Last month, Republican lawmakers decried critical race theory, an academic approach that examines how race and racism function in American institutions.
"Folks, we're in a cultural warfare today," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said at a news conference alongside six other members of the all-Republican House Freedom Caucus. "Critical race theory asserts that people with white skin are inherently racist, not because of their actions, words or what they actually believe in their heart — but by virtue of the color of their skin."
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., added: "Democrats want to teach our children to hate each other."
Many Republican lawmakers, who are fighting what they label as the teaching of critical race theory in schools, contend it divides Americans. Democrats and their allies maintain progress is unlikely without examining the root causes of disparity in the country, although they push back on the idea that critical race theory itself — a scholarly undertaking — is being taught on the K-12 level. The issue is shaping up to be a major cultural battle ahead of next year's midterm elections.
The Brewing Political Battle Over Critical Race Theory
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We know the type that opposes CRT. We also know the usual suspects will find any minority that agrees with them (Which are few and far between) and will parade them around for all to see.
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A reminder that any hysteria about CRT outside of the context in which it is actually taught is just conservatives rebranding McCarthyism.
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ralphie needs to do some reading about what CRT actually says. and by the way, we've been in a culture war for centuries.
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CPL LaForest Gray
Unfortunately.
WAR = RESPECT/COMMUNICATION/EGO
1.) Inflated - EGO : I’m right, you need to comply.
2.) Lack of COMMUNICATION : I’m not willing to talk things out, to understand our differences/issues to find a logical peaceful solution.
3.) Lack of RESPECT : I don’t respect you as an human being/lack of humanity.
*The Cold War lasted sooooo long because human beings no matter how much they disagreed ... avoided nuclear warfare.
They understood that there was no coming back once either side lunched*
*** Humanity will win ***
WAR = RESPECT/COMMUNICATION/EGO
1.) Inflated - EGO : I’m right, you need to comply.
2.) Lack of COMMUNICATION : I’m not willing to talk things out, to understand our differences/issues to find a logical peaceful solution.
3.) Lack of RESPECT : I don’t respect you as an human being/lack of humanity.
*The Cold War lasted sooooo long because human beings no matter how much they disagreed ... avoided nuclear warfare.
They understood that there was no coming back once either side lunched*
*** Humanity will win ***
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