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I sincerely appreciate you

Danny Cardwell — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 18:39:50 +0000

I sincerely appreciate you commentary. Too often these "national conversations" on race bring out the worst elements in our society. For every 10,000 citizens who are serious about making positive changes there's 1 person with a platform who drowns out their voices. I'm in the process of posting the 2nd part. I try to focus on a historical, but often overlooked rift in the black community. Thanks a million for engaging in this post.

De nada, Danny. It's a good

Doctor Cleveland — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 17:08:27 +0000

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De nada, Danny. It's a good post.

Nice post, Danny.

Doctor Cleveland — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 03:48:11 +0000

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Nice post, Danny.

What's interesting is that two of your groups the hyper-racialist and the race negators, are both blind (maybe willfuly blind) to the way race works in America.

There are some self-conscious and deliberate outright racists in this country, but there are many more people who aren't conscious of their biases at all. And there are lots of racist elements baked into the system, which allow individuals to feel they weren't racist even though they keep getting pretty racist results. The system is rigged so that lots of people can behave in ways that aren't consciously racist but African-Americans experience the effects of racism.

The hyper-racialists ignore the way the racism usually tends to work and shouts about deliberate, malicious bias at every step. The look at the effects and ignore the experience of people who created those effects. The negators just look at the way people experience their own behavior, and ignore their effects. But neither group is interested in the real story.

Calling in to a radio talk

LULU — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:59:19 +0000

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Calling in to a radio talk show Does not change that reality.

I agree with your idea of a

Danny Cardwell — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:47:01 +0000

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I agree with your idea of a cocoon or bubble. To many are tied to their dogmatic beliefs.

I think Conservatives live in

rmrd0000 — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:01:39 +0000

In reply to Mr. Cardwell,

I think Conservatives live in a racial cocoon. The see no problem with enacting ID requirements that negatively impact minority voters. Studies show that there is negible voter fraud, yet Conservatives push ahead with restrictive laws. In other cases the Conservative mantra is to enforce laws that are already on the books. In the case of voting, Conservatives were gleeful in gutting the Voting Rights Act. The Conservatives on the Supreme Court are ready to gut the Fair Housing Act. Conservatives like Prager are viewed with suspicion because we see the real world impact of their worldview. Calling in to a radio talk show Does not change that reality.

Better yet, have Prager put

Oxy Mora — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:52:46 +0000

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Better yet, have Prager put up some comments here, if he dares.

And thanks for the primer on how an infotainment host perpetuates his gig.

Thanks for taking the time

Danny Cardwell — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:52:31 +0000

In reply to Mr. Cardwell,

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to engage in this dialogue. As far as a top 10, I would have to think long and hard about that. The reality is that the gap between the top 3 and let's say issues 8-10 would be so wide that solving the top 3 or 4 would make a world of difference. I think the first thing on my list would be economic viability. There are a number of problems that have access to wealth could solve. Secondly, crime: I believe that positive economic growth would solve some of the underlying causes of crime, but there are far too many young people engaging in violent crime. Third would be the initiation of new drug policies and sentencing guidelines that would make the adjudication of justice more fair. My fourth could be my second or third choice, but a serious approach at fixing the education system in many inner cities. Getting to kids at an early age could alleviate some of the problems before they take root. Your point is well taken about the focus of his article, but too many on the right seek to completely disconnect the three dimensions of time.

Mr. Cardwell,

Jeff McDonald — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:43:32 +0000

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Mr. Cardwell,

Enjoyed your commentary and Prager hardly needs me to defend him, but his article was more a swipe at how the Universities (and even high schools) are preoccupied with race, gender and class as a worldview. If the Founders were in a predetermined suspect group by virtue of their race, gender and class, it renders their contributions meaningless from the start. You should call his show and "square off" as they say. He is most kind to callers who disagree with him or challenge a position of his. In fact, these callers go to the front of the line. He would welcome your call. 1-877-243-7776. 12 - 3 PM EST

I'd be interested to see what you consider the top 10 issues facing minority communities - specifically where racism falls in the mix. Are they the same for black, brown and yellow communities? I'm looking forward to your next installment. Thanks.

Sometimes liberals are

Danny Cardwell — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:37:01 +0000

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Sometimes liberals are accused of wanting a Pollyanna utopian society, but I would settle for one that struggles against the dominant ideologies of our time.