The Political Thread

[Spitfire]

A person whose great parents weren't even born yet apologies for an organisation he is part of - and its seen as a negative. And people wonder why the world is so divided still.

 

[Deezy]

Except the last residential school was closed in 92.

 

[Y2Jayne]

New York Asks WHO To Rename "Monkeypox" Because...

New York City asked the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday to rename the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatizing patients who might then hold off on seeking care.

www.ndtv.com

 

[Deezy]

So New York City confirms they think certain groups of people are monkeys?

 

[Samoa Looch]

And no, this is not a case of just one single person. Read the article.

Addendum:

Spoiler

 

[Barry Poppins]

What a surprise, the party that seems to cater heavily to White Nationalists and the Far-Right don't wanna minimize their voting base.

 

[Wolverine]

U.S. offers deal to Russia for release of Griner

The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

www.espn.com

 

[Barry Poppins]

Fucking shit we had to negotiate for their release by giving Russia fucking scumbag arms dealer, but alas.

 

[Samoa Looch]

And then there is Florida

 

[Comrade Khan]

"I love the poorly educated" , remember?

 

[Barry Poppins]

Eyup.

 

[Barry Poppins]

Knowing me, I'd probably be super qualified to teach history in school, despite not really having a degree.

 

[Samoa Looch]

Knowing me, I'd probably be super qualified to teach history in school, despite not really having a degree.

You'd only teach Roman history though and I don't think many US politicians believe those existed.

 

[Barry Poppins]

You'd only teach Roman history though and I don't think many US politicians believe those existed.

Only TikTokers think it didn't exist, but I'd also probably give a more nuanced view on history and the fallibility of sources.

 

[Barry Poppins]

One of the first things I'd teach my students is a group activity, "write something about our current year. Make it three paragraphs, and it doesn't need to be super detailed."

Then, after they do their assignment , and I'd take all of their papers and show them off. I'd rip half of them, declaring, "These documents burned in a fire." I'd crumple a few more, "these were lost in a flood." Tear up a few more, "these were deemed negative propaganda by the government."

Point being, I'd want to teach students the importance of understanding sources and why investigating such sources are important to understanding history itself.