Critical race theory training sessions in public agencies have pushed a deeply ideological agenda that includes reducing people to a racial essence, segregating them, and judging them by their group identity rather than individual character, behavior and merit. …
Whites share an inborn oppressive streak. “Whiteness,” employees are told, “includes white privilege and white supremacy.” …
Instructors wrote on a whiteboard that “white male culture” can be associated with “white supremacists,” “KKK,” “Aryan Nation,” “MAGA hat” and “mass killings.”…
Trainers taught Homeland Security employees that the “myth of meritocracy” and “color blindness” is a foundation of racist microaggressions and “microinequities.” The trainers insisted that statements such as “America is the land of opportunity,” “Everybody can succeed in this society, if they work hard enough,” and “I believe the most qualified person should get the job” are racist and harmful …
Progressive activists and their media enablers routinely manipulate words to conceal the truth: Violent riots have become “mostly peaceful protests” and “defund the police” has become “reimagine public safety.”
-
Help Blaska pay his bills!
The indentured servants are unionizing, Ol’ Sparky is out of warranty, the N. Korean spell checkers want hard currency, and my bar bill is past due. Become a Platinum Subscriber now! (Guaranteed: you will NOT be sent a tote bag.)
-
Bill Maher: “It’s just gone on too long, nobody cares anymore. I don’t want to live in your mask paranoid world anymore. You go out it’s silly now: you have to have a mask, you have a booster, they scan your head. Like you’re a cashier and I’m a bunch of bananas. I’m not bananas, you are.”
Martin Luther King had a dream that one day we would see greater diversity among anthropomorphised chocolate treats.
At last… that dream has come true.— Titania McGrath (@TitaniaMcGrath) January 20, 2022
-
Sorry, Ukraine
The attempt to draw Ukraine out of Russia’s orbit, the partway-open door to Ukrainians who preferred westward-focused alliances, was a foolish over-commitment even when American power was at its height. … in geopolitics good intentions are always downstream from the realities of power. Whatever its desires or ours, the government in Ukraine has simply never been in a position to fully join the West — it’s too economically weak, too internally divided and simply in the wrong place. — Ross Douthat, NY Times.
-
The incredible shrinking
Uncle JoeNew poll numbers from Gallup puts Biden’s approval at just 40% with 56% disapproving — the lowest yet.
“President Biden’s Georgia speech is a break point. He thought he was merely appealing to his base. He might have united the rest of the country against him. … The over-the-top language of the speech made him seem more emotional, less competent. … They have no idea how they sound to the non-left, so they have no idea when they are damaging themselves.
“But this week in Georgia Mr. Biden damaged himself. And strengthened, and may even have taken a step in unifying, the non-Democrats who are among their countrymen, and who are in fact the majority of them.” — Peggy Noonan.
“I think millions of Americans have become very demoralized — they’re asking, what do the Democrats stand for? Clearly, the current strategy is failing and we need a major course correction.” — Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“It seems like the Democrats can’t get out of their own way.” — U.S. Rep Tim Ryan, D-Ohio.
Others say that as President, Mr. Biden has fallen out of step with many voters by focusing on issues like climate change and voting rights. — New York Times.
-
Don’t get brazen
with me, socialist! 
Blaska Policy Werkes 
With most of the world’s population being…um…melanin positive, perhaps we ought explore how EVIL Whitey became so dominant…?
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 1 person
Easy. Lie, cheat, steal. Like getting your no talent, dumb as a rock kid into a great university.
LikeLike
Your non-inclusive systemic oppression, and the constant microinvalidations of our marginalized community, resulting from your repeated non-consensual co-platforming is problematic.
LikeLiked by 2 people
If you ever find yourself needing a reminder of the measure of sanity you possess, keep in mind how many of THESE are out there!
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 2 people
Not really aimed at you, Rich. Just an example of how people use big words to appear “woke” and “enlightened”.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’re cool P. (elbow bump)
LikeLike
Heh! We’re…um…privileged to see a shining example of the kind of crippling imbecility that drags Whitey’s averages WAY DOWN!
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 1 person
I attended several diversity training while working for the state of Wisconsin. Mainly they pointed out white privilege and how some of us have more privileges than others. The crowd was mostly white. One exercise had us take a quiz and get a privilege rating. Then we lined up so that everyone could see who had the most and least privilege in the room. I was glad that I wasn’t the poor white guy at the top of the food chain. I didn’t see the workshop as being that harmful, but it did invoke some guilt. I wanted to have less privilege than the next person.
LikeLike
On the subject of race, The Donald has appointed LARRY ELDER to the Commission On The SOCIAL STATUS of Black Men and Boys
IMO, Elder is a GREAT PICK!
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, Elder is terrific and S/B a calming influence. Along w/ Oh, So many black scholars and black leaders. Unfortunately, just like Thomas Sowell, they’ve been ignored by progressives B/C they do NOT fit their agenda. Over the years, these men and women have achieved success, as well as countless other Blacks in politics, academia, journalism, law and all aspects of employment. Contrary to popular belief, huge strides have been made over the last few decades. But only by folks who refuse to be “victims”. Diversity training and its correlative counterparts are an insult to those who enjoy their opportunities-and need/want no help by “victim” appropriation and SJW’s.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Unfortunately, just like Thomas Sowell, they’ve been ignored by progressives B/C they do NOT fit their agenda.”
Welp…thanks for clearing THAT up!
The Gotch thought it was because Elder and Sowell (and Burgess Owens, Kevin Jackson, Dr. Ben Carson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Justice Clarence Thomas, Senator Tim Scott, Derrick Green, Jason Riley, Charles Barkley, Michael Powell, Will Hurd, the late Herman Cain, Allen West, Janice Rogers Brown, Shaquille O’Neal, Jason Whitlock, Rodney Harrison, Antonio Williams, Deroy Murdock, Robert Woodson, Sr., Lynn Swann, Russell Wilson, Mia Love, Starr Jones, Ward Connerly, Walter L. Williams, L.L. Cool J, J. C. Watts, Kim Klacik, Michael Steele, et al) were Uncle Toms/Aunt Jemimas, sell-outs, House N*****s, etc., etc., etc.
That’s what Lefty told him, leastways…
The Gotch
LikeLike
Was thrilled at this news!
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Was thrilled at this news!”
Shoot Liberty, what RIGHT-minded person wouldn’t be…..?
The Gotch
LikeLike
Pure BS. Programs were purchased or allowed as a sop to the complainers who had colored skins, but inadequate educational prep. Administrators wanted “something” to point to show each administrator had acted ethically to address disproportionality. It started by “critics” pointing to racial disparity in institutions. Disportionality became the measure of racism regardless realities.
Example: PGA and NHL are racist because of black/white ratio. Same for gender disparities, though the low-information, common mind ignored and accepted objective evidence to the contrary —> “Women’s” golf tee box; # of sets to win “Women’s Tennis” at all the majors (3 vs 5 for men); absence of women on NFL teams; size of girls basketball, etc.,
Just because the % of black nuclear engineers and physicists is far below 13%, schools that teach nuclear engineering falsely were charged to have racist entrance requirements. [ total BS ]
Institutional administrators gleefully welcomed CR Theorists’ programs for change to deflect criticism. By embracing CRT inservices, administrators could affirm their professional social responsibility. Most administrators were (and are) clueless about the history of racism. This explains their passivity to the revolutionary racist content of “remedial” CR employee programs.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel awful for anyone forced to sit through these as part of a job requirement. I’ve seen footage of classes where themes range from equating MAGA and policing with racism to “all white people are inherently evil.” Thrilled that President Trump banned this from being presented in federal courses.
I think most adults (at least those with average reasoning skills and self-esteem) can shrug this schlock off, but it’s surprising how many, including in their 50s, 60s, and older, feed into it.
More troubling is that this propaganda is being fed to impressionable school-age children. Can’t even begin to imagine what this is doing to their sense of self worth.
LikeLiked by 2 people
“More troubling is that this propaganda is being fed to impressionable school-age children.”
Ya think?
“He Alone, Who Owns The Youth, Gains The Future!” A. Hitler
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s why the Nazis invented kindergarten.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“It’s why the Nazis invented kindergarten.”
And why Lefties AND the Teacher’s Unions, (but The Gotch repeats himself) advocate for 4 Year-Old Kindergarten.
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 2 people
Kindergarten (garden of children) predates the Nazis by almost a century. The first one in the US was here in WI in the mid 1800’s.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are absolutely correct Heidi, and thanks for bringing that up; it led The Gotch to some rather interesting tidbits @theholocaustexplained.org.
Notice any parallels to today’s approach to indoctrication (sic)…?
(bolds/caps/italics mine throughout)
“Another way in which the Nazis aimed to indoctrinate the younger population was through reforming the education system.
“They aimed to de-intellectualise education: they DID NOT WANT EDUCATION TO PROVOKE PEOPLE TO ASK QUESTIONS OR THINK FOR THEMSELVES. They believed this approach would instill obedience and belief in the Nazi worldview, creating the ideal future generation.
“The Nazis first focused on changing WHAT students learned. They changed the core curriculum to emphasise sports, history and racial science as the most important subjects. In 1936, sport was taught for a minimum of two to three hours every school day. By 1938, this had been increased to five hours every day. Subjects such as religion became less important, and were eventually removed from the curriculum altogether.
“The Nazis also adapted WHERE the students learned from. They introduced new textbooks which were often racist, and promoted ideas such the need for Lebensraum. Any textbooks used to educate students had to be approved by the party.
“The Nazis also placed great emphasis on WHO the teachers were. Under the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service Act of 7 April 1933, just three months after Hitler became chancellor, all Jewish teachers, and TEACHERS_WITH_UNDESIRABLE_POLITICAL_BELIEFS (such as communists) WERE_DISMISSED.”
Hmmm!
The Gotch
LikeLike
The “self-esteem” movement created a generation of entitled narcissists. Critical race theory will create a generation of people who hate themselves.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I keep trying to hit “like”, but it wont stick ! IDK why. Anyhow, LIKE. and agree. This is the trajectory of a Long-game con. One thing in our favor (among most things) , their pride at their cleverness (their delusions), and their hubris-blinded (wrong) assumption that were all idiots.
LikeLike
Yes, most adults, taken individually, would be able to shrug it off. But the fact that it’s being taught to GROUPS of adults means that it’s more likely to take hold since it’s harder for inidividuals to think or act outside the norms of the group. If every other white guy in your group is hanging his head in shame while being berated for his “white privilege,” it becomes much harder for you to stand up and say, “Go f**k yourself” to the the authority figure (in this case, the well-paid professional race-shamer). Same with kids in a classroom. And don’t forget the subgroup of white liberals for whom being publicly berated by a POC provides a psycho-sexual thrill like no other.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great point, Gary.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“the subgroup of white liberals for whom being publicly berated by a POC provides a psycho-sexual thrill like no other.”
Guilt-edged White Lefty Self-Flagellation is a wonder to behold!
The Gotch
LikeLike
Yikes! Talk about the Great Cultural Revolution, American Style. These are the same specimens who would gladly be led off to re-education camps.
LikeLike
In a culture where victim-hood is currency, counterfeiting will become rampant.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Just ask Althea Bernstein.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Where’s your compassion, Gary, Bernstein’s in crisis; put another way, looking for a new gig.
The existing one has evaporated ala Li’L Davie Hogg, Greta Thunberg, et al, who were cynically utilized riiiiiiight up to their Use By date.
The Gotch
LikeLiked by 1 person
“How to hide/distract from the FACT the one minority holds disproportionate amounts of power and influence ? CRT” Throw two races under the bus tfor the benefit of your own tribe, through “Blameshifting” , and skip away, while simeltaneously taking credit for ALL Social “Justice” in the world due to your own nuerotic fetish of “victimhood” and “revenge/”justice”.
LikeLiked by 1 person