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I was originally going to do that, but decided to come on here instead because I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.
If PJS doesn’t want to reply on here, then I will write to the ‘Standard. Though, it would have to be for July’s ‘Standard because it’s a bit too late now to write a letter (& for PJS to write a reply) for the June edition.
In the first quote – PJS states what Critical Race Theory argues, but doesn’t argue against it. The sentence: ‘As things stand, the system will always promote whites over more talented ethnic candidates,’ is presented as a fact – not as a group of people’s opinion.
As for the second quote, poor white people won’t see positive discrimination in favour of other poor people as an attack on their ‘rights’ – they will see it as being unfair.
The author doesn’t actually write that he supports positive discrimination, however, he heavily implies that he does in these quotes:
‘Critical race theory [. . .] argues that disadvantaged groups will never get a fair shake unless a little positive discrimination is introduced into the mix. As things stand, the system will always promote whites over more talented ethnic candidates.’
‘To [economically disadvantaged whites], any positive discrimination in favour of other disadvantaged groups, together with talk of ‘white privilege’, will seem like a wholesale liberal attack on their ‘rights’. Populists like Trump are experts in exploiting such concerns.’
The kids are aged 11-16. The little drummer boy is called ‘Ice’, which is short for his Filipino name. This song really shows off their musical talent (and it’s perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon):
Highway Star – Missioned Souls (originally by Deep Purple)
Thanks for the socialist factoid, Adri.
The reason why I posted Magic Moments by Perry Como on April Fools’ Day is because it’s the most played song on the radio. If you guessed that correctly, then you win a million pounds (which I will pay you after the socialist revolution).
– Citizen of the World
I couldn’t agree with you more.
(. . .)
It’s unbelievable how complicated capitalism is!
To quote the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius: ‘Life is simple, but we insist on making it complicated’.
They should definitely play that Doors song everyday on the radio.
Magic Moments – Perry Como
You win a million pounds if you can guess correctly why I’ve posted this specific song on this specific day.
Banana Republic – the Boomtown Rats
It’s about how Ireland is similar to a banana republic.
Definition: A “banana republic” refers to a politically unstable country that is economically dependent on exporting a limited-resource commodity, such as bananas, or other agricultural products. The term is often associated with countries where power is concentrated in the hands of a small elite, and where corruption, exploitation, and manipulation of the economy are common. Historically, the phrase emerged in the early 20th century to describe certain Latin American nations whose economies and politics were heavily influenced by foreign companies, especially in the fruit industry. It carries a negative connotation, implying lack of sovereignty and systemic dysfunction.
Lyrics: https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858544506/
– ALB
What do you mean by ‘normal profit’?
Let me get this straight, using a hypothetical situation:
Canada imports apples to the USA & they go on sale for 10 cents an apple. This is the same cost as American (i.e. domestically produced) apples. Canadian apple producers are making the ‘normal profit’ by selling at that price, whereas, American apple producers are not.
After the USA imposes tariffs on apples, the Canadian apple producers import less, therefore, reducing supply & increasing the cost of all apples to 20 cents each, which will enable the American apple producers to make a ‘normal profit’.
Did I get that right?
You’ve lost me in the final paragraph.
