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Zip code culture wars

PeraclesPlease — Sat, 28 May 2022 18:48:00 +0000

In reply to Census data shows widening diversity; number of White people falls for first time

Zip code culture wars vs genetics

"I have estimated that some 25 percent — and possibly more — of the overall effects of a parent are driven by where that parent raises their child. In other words, this one parenting decision has much more impact than many thousands of others."https://t.co/HQPK6ome1p
— Paul Graham (@paulg) May 7, 2022

looks like the Obama

artappraiser — Mon, 16 May 2022 21:50:39 +0000

In reply to and here's a nattering nabob

looks like the Obama Foundation is just trying to help some of the talented get out of their tribe

Travel is fatal to prejudice. Curiosity, conviction & courage are 21st century super powers. This partnership is a game-changer; raising hand to help make it happen! (Cc: @GlobalCitizenYr alumni, check it out)
— Abby Falik (@abbyfalik) May 16, 2022

This is exciting news! When I was growing up and going to college for my PoliSci degree (to go into foreign service/govt.), I had to work to pay bills... couldn't do any internship, couldn't study abroad. I'm happy you will provide opportunities for this new generation!
— Miss P. (@PBunches) May 16, 2022

Thank you; is one of my

artappraiser — Mon, 16 May 2022 21:40:11 +0000

In reply to Kid in taxi early on in

Thank you; is one of my favorite lines from all movies and that is one of my favorite movies, too.

Kid in taxi early on in

PeraclesPlease — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:22:00 +0000

In reply to The idea that immigrants

Kid in taxi early on in Killing Fields gifted a hood ornament, later on when supposed to kill the guy, recognizes him, let's him go with "Mercedes #1", a decidedly non-Khmer Rouge slogan.

https://youtu.be/IyQp3hWAtwM?t=6090

The idea that immigrants

artappraiser — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:35:48 +0000

In reply to Census data shows widening diversity; number of White people falls for first time

The idea that immigrants should only come from countries whose culture matches America's ignores how successfully we absorb newcomers. My poker game is filled with Dominicans, Bangladeshis, Iranians, and Jamaicans, all trying to take each other's money in we-are-the-world beauty.
— Carl (@HistoryBoomer) May 16, 2022

A reminder: as was learned in 2020, this doesn't necessarily mean that all liberal ideas win. Immigrants mostly come here to be capitalists, and are buying into the U.S.A. #1 thing, not Woke white elite theory about them being victims of white privilege

and here's a nattering nabob

artappraiser — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:34:19 +0000

In reply to The idea that immigrants

and here's a nattering nabob of negativism about the capitalist way of private funding:

This is not going to stop fascism. https://t.co/NSGLUGPw9l
— David Sirota (@davidsirota) May 16, 2022

where taxes, taxes and more taxes on the rich and successful are the answer are to all good things happening?