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This is exactly the type of response I have been looking for around this topic and I think because most people arent really interested in the CRT debates we never really get into them on this level. So thanks for commenting because I want to go a bit deeper on my view This topic does get hijacked in the US by some on the left and right, Ted Cruz openly says " CRT is racist and its wrong " and he adds to the irrational but well meaning fear of white American parents who I can guarantee dont know exactly what CRT is about but demand that its not taught because they fear their kids will be forced to admit " Im white and that means Im racist " or something else that is equally inaccurate and silly. Then on the left I have heard activists say things like "CRT is about the truth of the US, and the truth is about admitting the US was built on slavery and racism" or something similar and I dont agree with that either because the US was not just built on those things and the suggestion that any country in the world would expect their citizens to somehow be taught that country was built only the negative realities of their is history is absurd And your anecdotal story is something else that confuses me, I would assume that it is intrinsically part of the normal history at all US schools that slavery existed and also that Northern states were opposed to it and stories of abolishment are recorded . But thats how normal history is taught and when you taught history no one gets blamed, its an accurate account of the history. In SA it is common historical knowledge that Apartheid was implemented in 1948 by white, Afrikaners. I am white, English South African and my grandparents voted for the English political party. So historically my ancestors were not responsible for the implementation of Apartheid and even if I was Afrikaans Im still not my grandparents. But many white people in SA understand we have a real responsibility to do what we can to address the Apartheid legacy issues And this history of the creation of Apartheid is part of our school history but white Afrikaners dont get blamed but they are obviously mentioned as supporting the National Party that implemented it So going back CRT in the US, do you have a school curriculum that at least shows what at the school level has been suggested, I cant find it but they must exist ? Because the best solution to this debate is for us to see exactly what they saying on the school level to see how reasonable or accurate it is. And their will be no more unnecessary confusion and parents overreacting And then one last issue, all school subjects I have ever studied are based on proven and almost globally recognized areas of knowledge. I find it strange that their is a desire to bring in a subject that is University designed into the school level. Is that that how new subjects get created in the US?

That was really cute, shame that poor bear

Yes I can understand this view, Codex Swedish members are saying the same thing I also cant imagine Sweden going to war in a NATO campaign? I can see Denmark and Finland but not you guys

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-it-would-have-rebalance-if-finland-sweden-join-nato-2022-04-07/ The negotiations for both Sweden and Finland to join NATO are under way and Putins threats are ironic considering Putins War is responsible for this possible outcome But more important @Elerond, @Azdeus, @Pidesco what do you guys personally think and what is the general sentiment from people you know about joining NATO?

I meant to ask you this at the time but I got distracted, I appreciate your honest views but it also highlights the problem with the view " if CRT were taught at schools " yet can you find a legitimate example of the school curriculum ? Gromnirs 12 year old 120 page .PDF or the actual Harvard course I doubt would be the school curriculum and I am battling to find a normal reference to the attempt to bring this into schools. I have found links like this and its paints a grim picture if this true. Its long but go through it to understand my concern https://www.maciverinstitute.com/2021/05/critical-race-theory-in-wisconsin-k12-education/ But this doesnt support the view that says " CRT is just fearmongering and no schools are teaching it " because its only not taught because its been prudently banned and if their was no curriculum for schools then why would teachers be talking about things like "CRT has been banned in schools " if their was no real course? Surly liberal teachers wouldn't be so uninformed to complain about something that they dont know if its true? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/01/aclu-fights-state-bans-teaching-critical-race-theory So I would like us to move away from suggesting " its not real, nothing to see here " and rather I would just like to find one link that highlights an official school curriculum Its a pity @Hurlshot generally doesnt respond to my posts or these types of debates because I think he is uniquely qualified as a history teacher to shares his views on CRT and the attempts to teach it at schools ?

Malc, thats it !!! You learn to stop learning Russian, its rubbing off on you in the wrong way

Thats right Malc, more civilian deaths and destruction of property would have helped with reconcilliation and healing after the terrible carnage of the civil war

Can I ask you a question that maybe you cant share. Its about Bioware and its future. I have always supported the studio and I have enjoyed and play most of the new games. I haven't played DA:I yet but its on my Steam list I particularly appreciated Biowares efforts at more inclusivity in the normal optional Romance arcs. And in DA2 I romanced the beautiful, liberated Isabella and I did enjoy DA2 despite some obvious design laziness. Now people think I am trolling when I say I enjoyed DA2 but I did and the narrative had some great feature likes the war Magi Circle war vs Templars. And the fact you progressed in Hawkes life was something different and fun So I have been a little worried about rumors the studio is closing and I hope it is not and is DA4 a real project? Because if you can share some news I would like to use that on Codex but just address the " Bioware is shutting down and DA4 is vaporware " but I wont use your name but say something like " an ex-Bioware employer has said the game is coming along " or something similar

Hi Alan, nice to hear from you again I have often wondered how you were keeping because I will always remember the interesting debates we use to have on certain topics. I see their is a new DA4 game in development, it looks interesting and I will be definitely be playing it

My worst thing is people who misuse their and there ....nothing more exasperating Im dont mean to sound captious but Im not sure how you feel about this Gorthfuscious

What an interesting link, is it true the quote below. What I am asking is how many people believe in Jante and how many people question it? Its such a interesting and ostensibly positive way of living but I just wonder do the majority of Swedish people believe it ? In modern Scandinavian society, the law of Jante can be summed up in one of two ways. For those who believe: it is a way of keeping everyone equal, a simple ideal that celebrates modesty and humbleness. But for those who don’t: it’s seen as social control that suppresses individuality

Im truly surprised that anyone living in the EU would be unaware about Putins War? I hope you have reported your coworkers to the Swedish authorities to have them arrested for treason....treason I tell you !!! I know @Pidesco will agree with me about this unacceptable ignorance

These stories are important because it reminds me that the anger must always be directed towards Putins War and not all Russians because many Russians are opposed to the war and Putins autocratic running of the country

I agree with this, we know that radiation takes decades to go away And if you look at the overall Russian military failures and strategies and you take conscripts who have to do what they told I can absolutely believe they were unaware that the ground around Chernobyl would still be radioactive That would also explain why the Russians retreated so quickly from the Chernobyl site ?

The story about the trenches was highlighted on several international news channels and if true it was incredibly stupid but apparently they were unaware that their had been radiation leakage to the soil around Chernobyl But is it true because it also could be one those examples of misinformation because the Ruskies will never acknowledge it ?

I am not sure about detecting sarcasm but most people definitely dont get an obvious joke...especially mine Unless my jokes are really bad ( some of girlfriends use to tell me that )

Please dont forget to watch it, I want see what you think Why dont you set yourself a confirmed date to watch season 1, like within the next 2 weeks, so that you dont procrastinate and forget, thats what I do with important but unintentionally forgettable goals? Im happy to remind you every 3-4 days if you want ?

I loved all the personalities, especially the villains

https://www.history.com/shows/abraham-lincoln I am watching this superlative 3 part series on Abraham Lincoln, what a great man he was and what he faced with the Civil War This series is highly recommended on the globally followed and endorsed " BruceVC TV series " rating system. I am only on episode 1 so I cant score it yet

Justified is probably my best series of all time and I have watched it twice. Dont worry about where its filmed because its very realistic and captures life in Kentucky accurately and includes some excellent themed music...listen to the song below. I love this type of Country music

I would guess the reason why you seeing " EU and Western " unity is the Ukrainian invasion has highlighted that our quality of life and Democratic values can always potentially and abruptly be threatened by an external country Its outside of living memory for most us to remember a time where this could occur and what the Ukrainians are going through reminds all of us of the reality and potential brevity of something taken for granted...security in our ways of life

To be honest I didnt know that, I always assumed Putin wanted Crimea for historical reasons and part of " Soviet border " objective. I wasnt aware the area is rich in gas ?

But surly the race of the superhero has to be accurate to the history of the character So for example, Clark Kent came from Krypton. If the next Superman became Mongolian that would be weird and incongruous to his history?

That is interesting, is that why some Finns aligned with the Nazis and had their own SS units ?

Yes but thats not the same thing, thats the EU and it has border control trust me