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They absolutely can! All kids have the ability to learn, and some are better than others of course. We are not all equally positioned in terms of ability. So then how do we help these kids? I think the first move should be to invest some of that money into remedial learning. Let's get some specialists engaged, one-on-one, with the kids who actually want to learn..... and THAT is another key piece, in order to succeed one simply has to try..... Still, until we deal with the cultural elements that celebrate criminality, where achieving is "selling out", and where being "street" is some kind of honorable disctiction etc....

Incorrect. This has been rather well-evaluated and we know that Hitler was actually something else entirely, now if you were to instead assert that he enjoyed support from conservatives then you would be more in line with reality. Social Stratification and 'Right-Wing Extremism' , Seymour M. Lipset, The British Journal of Sociology Vol. 10, No. 4 (Dec., 1959), pp. 346-382 (37 pages) No, Hitler was not "right" or "conservative", but neither was he really "left". Now if we look at Stalin, he was considered (at least by his contemporaries at the time) to be more right-leaning. example Socialism is, well, "socialism". It is a leftist/progressive movement. Socialists today look back and say...."no, that is not real socialism" or "no, that is conservatism" to try to explain away the consistent failures. They even look at early Marxism and refer to it as "ugly" Marxism....

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I like the point you have raised, beacuse I think it really helps bring the point home. There are plenty of communities of people in this nation who can lay claim to econonic hardship. So then, why is there no special allocation or awareness raised toward THOSE groups? Appalacians? Native Americans, notably Alaskans, Hispanics....all can lay claim to elevated levels of poverty.... We make our own decisions of course, each person is more or less exactly where they deserve to be, not an absolute but a reliably true statement. No nation or system in the history of the word has raised people up to prosperity as we have seen in this nation. And when people simply try, often it works out for them....

To ignore the source, is to pretend. It is an ineffective approach. But I get it, rather than be honest, you want to pretend.....and thus ensure the problem continues...

I tend to disagree. Have you ever hear the term Generational Trauma? I think we have to accept that the mistakes, well....criminal activities, of those folks back in time has a footprint today that needs to be addressed. You did not answer my question because you know it will force you into an admission you cannot make, because your hypocrisy is as always....on full display.

I think that is their tilt, and their infiltration into the Democrat party does not simply bother me for the damage they are doing there....but also for its potential to feed the rise of something commensurate on the right..... I think you and I can agree we absolutely want to avoid that....

The paying back part is for others to worry about later. Politicians worry about the next election, and how to best buy votes. Who cares if the country eventually fails...so long as they have power today.... Warren Buffet once said he could fix this problem in a day.....just deny any individual currently in political roles to run for election unless they balanced their spending against revenues.....brilliant.....

I am less invested in that assertion. I think it goes back much farther in time. Sure, the Democrats have failed, and continue to fail, this community of people. They elevate feelings and perception above honest solutions. But we have to accept that the origins of this cultural cancer goes way...way...back. The attempts by Democrats to pretend it away, avoid the hard truths, throw money at it are naturally ineffective. They are not solutions.

I am assiduously opposed to a shutdown. Firstly, because it is bad for the nation overall. I DO expect debate, contentious debate, to arrive at the best possible outcome. But that requires some level of cooperation. Secondly, I am opposed because it would imperil the impeachment investigation. I believe the Democrats, being feindishly good politicians, are hoping for a shutdown. They will weaponize it for political advantage, but it could also help them in protecting Joe Biden from having his crimes further exposed.

That is not an answer. Moreover, it could appear to be a dodge. So I ask again..... Do you deny that the primary abuser of AA's in our history were Democrats? Or do you deny that the remants of that abuse linger today?

Thank you for a moderately thoughtful reply. The link does more than what you are asserting, but lets hash your point out. Prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the AA double-parent household rate was in pretty good shape, and getting even better....and with it socieconomic outcomes. The Brookings institute points to this as being 1 of 3 key factors promoting success in society. And so it is rather important. So much so that we do hear a nice drum beat of folks pointing to the importance and value of fathers, and with regard to young men in particular, helping their eventual success. Since we agree on this point, the question arises how can we help folks, all of them everywhere, make better choices to avoid this pitfall? You have not yet changed my mind that culture is the main driver, is it the only one, of course not. But it is the biggest part, can have the biggest impact toward improvement.

Interesting. Do you deny that the primary abuser of AA's in our history were Democrats? Or do you deny that the remants of that abuse linger today?

I am hesitant to correlate modern liberalism with fascism, I think those correlations do exist, but they are just part of the nature of totalitarianism in general. I think a much more pointed correlation exists between modern liberalism and Maoism.

Well first, lets get this part out of the way. The first question might be, do I think racism still exists.....and the answer is yes. The follow on question might be, well then does it play a role in holding people back. That answer is more complicated. I do not think we can say racism is never impacting, so it likely exists out there. Not limited to any single group, nor toward any single group. But in any analysis one should never rely on a univariate assessment. Society, and people, are complex. There are MANY elements that contribute to success and failure. I think perhaps my answer might be......systemic racism is no longer a relevant point. We managed to fight off the Democrats and their decades of racist policies. Now, I might point out that many of their current policies seem to often do more harm than good for AA's in particular, but I digress. What can be lost in the shuffle is the remnants of slavery and then the decades long abuse of Democrats, the lingering effects are still present....and they dominate AA culture. That is why we see immigrants from all places around the world, and notably from Africa, emmigrate here and enjoy success.... they do not carry the baggage of Democrat abuse within their culture. SO......the dominant factor, of many in play, remains the AA culture....and how we fix THAT

What decisions and actions hold blacks back? Without any other reason, why do blacks make bad decisions? (your words not mine) While I could lower myself to your level of behavior and equate your education to that of a Baltimore City student, I will refrain (for now), but perhaps your should conduct a Google search on the term metaphorical. I accuse you of thinking what you posted. You suggested "being genetically inferior again." I am not ignoring any questions, even your petulent ones. Every day, every person is making decisions, some result in good outcomes and some result in negative outcomes. I am not aware of the specific decisions each person makes. But until we accept this for ALL people, since we appear to accept this for many.....then how can people making bad decisions be helped? Culturally, as I have posted with supporting links, there appears to be an issue with AA culture. Do you have a link that might refute what I have provided in terms of linked sources?

I did not attend a Baltimore City school. But if you post something, stand behind it. Don't deflect and run away from it like a coward. You conflation of culture with genetics is racist, plain and simple, it always has been and always will be. Not only did I not suggest the two were linked, I pointedly posted in this thread my direct opposition to that suggestion. So it is YOU who thinks that way, not I. Now, your typical move is to metaphorically run up behind folks and squeal that they are stupid and run away, rather than have a frank conversatsion. Its part cowardice and part immaturity. Not sure what % of each you are. But the act to misrepresent others as you seem inclinded to do....is cowardly, without question. Now, if you want to have a frank conversation about the influence of culture, NOT FOCKING GENETICS.....then we can talk.....

If your intent is to rely on the school to conduct the education of your child, that is fine for you. I see this differently. I delgate some measure of education to the school, but at the end of the day it us MY responsibility to ensure that child is properly educated.

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Incorrect. You are a racist POS for stating "being genetically inferior again." Making that kind of statement, yes, does make you a racist POS

Fed meeting live updates: No interest rate hike expected in September I am on the fence here. On the one hand I do want the Fed to be measured, and this would be a demonstration of that restraint and tactical intent. But strategically it is perhaps not the best idea. The White House has not really changed their approach and as a result we should expect continued inflation, and likely a rise. Its a tough time right now with no promise of relief.

Not going to work here, your post stands on its own. You need to either post a correction or admit to being a POS racist....that you appear to be

How odd to equate decision making with genetics..... you do know that was a key facet of the beliefs of the Nazi's right? I mean, you really have some dark sh!t in your head.....

Thanks for that thoughtful reply. You make a valid point, it is entirely possible to escape the negative elements of culture, accentuate the positive, and rise. There is no mysterious force out there holding anyone back, it remains only their own decisions and actions that hold anyone back.