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Tim Simmons said:

If you have a SB/Bad Bunny take other than, 1. I'm excited 2. Don't really know much, I'm curious enough or 3. Not for me, nbd, You are a dope of the highest order.

Imagine caring about a 9 minute performance in between commercials and football for, (lets be real here) 2 teams you don't REALLY care about or have a emotional stake in, you are either an idiot or of the most privileged order.

the fact that the right is so upset about this is incredibly telling. 

People should read up on how he blew up during the pandemic.  It involves a pickup truck and a live mobile concert.  Happy digging.

Gern Blansten

Tim Simmons said:

If you have a SB/Bad Bunny take other than, 1. I'm excited 2. Don't really know much, I'm curious enough or 3. Not for me, nbd, You are a dope of the highest order.

Imagine caring about a 9 minute performance in between commercials and football for, (lets be real here) 2 teams you don't REALLY care about or have a emotional stake in, you are either an idiot or of the most privileged order.

the fact that the right is so upset about this is incredibly telling. 

it's crazy....and BB is an American, unlike the Stones, Coldplay, U2, Rhianna, etc

Tim Simmons

They partnered with roc nation to book the performer. So Jay Z has input to approach it with artistic intent and the culture in mind. 

Whatever you think about the choices they’ve made since that deal, they’ve certainly been checking those boxes. 

Tim Simmons

Though, I expect Morgan Wallen to do it next year to appease the mouth breathers. 

Lerxst1992

Halifax2TheMax said:

Lerxst1992 said:

benjs said:

Lerxst1992 said:

The expected new head of CBS News. Stunner. Wow.
…


” What I saw was a worldview that replaced basic ideas of good and evil with a new rubric: the powerless (good) and the powerful (bad). It replaced lots of things. Colorblindness with race-obsession. Ideas with identity. Debate with denunciation. Persuasion with public shaming. The rule of law with the fury of the mob.…

It started with the universities. Then it moved on to cultural institutions—including some I knew well, like The New York Times—as well as every major museum, philanthropy, and media company. Then on to our medical schools and our law schools. It’s taken root at nearly every major corporation. It’s inside our high schools and even our elementary schools. The takeover is so comprehensive that it’s now almost hard to notice it—because it is everywhere.

Of course this new ideology doesn’t come right out and say all that. It doesn’t even like to be named. Some call it wokeness or anti-racism or progressivism or safetyism or critical social justice or identity-Marxism. But whatever term you use, what’s clear is that it has gained power in a conceptual instrument called “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI.

But “DEI” is not about the words it uses as camouflage. DEI is about arrogating power.

It calls itself progressive, but it does not believe in progress; it is explicitly anti-growth. It claims to promote “equity,” but its answer to the challenge of teaching math or reading to disadvantaged children is to eliminate math and reading tests. It demonizes hard work, merit, family, and the dignity of the individual.

An ideology that pathologizes these fundamental human virtues is one that seeks to undermine what makes America exceptional.

It is time to end DEI for good. No more standing by as people are encouraged to segregate themselves. No more forced declarations that you will prioritize identity over excellence. No more compelled speech. No more going along with little lies for the sake of being polite.

..

Not at all a stunner if you’ve ever read anything by Bari Weiss. This is from two years ago for anyone curious, and for some reason lerxst decided to omit all mentions of her being Jewish and that this reflects her stance not just as an American but primarily as a Jew… aren’t you supposed to mention all important context? Bias?

 https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/end-dei-bari-weiss-jews

I was trying to keep that war topic within that war thread, and instead here focus on her top level politics.

Framing Jews as victims of DEI (based on the lefts one sided views on that war) at the Times is complex. I was focusing more on her overall perception of the woke establishment, of which has become the foundation of democratic politics the last five years. When I saw her on Maher five years ago, I did not relate to her story in any way, and around then, I suspended my watching of Maher until 2024. I was blind to the woke.

Barri and I both voted for Biden, but something very unusual began to evolve from the party since then. I will still vote for the Dems, but I doubt she will, unless the party ever wakes up, which is ironic given the title of this thread . 

To have the person running cbs news with that viewpoint is a win for fairness.

  * The following opinion is mine and mine alone and does not represent the views of my family, friends, government and/or my past, present or future employer. US Department of State: 1-888-407-4747.

To have this person running CBS news seems like a DEI hire. Hardly the “most qualified”, eh? I wonder how many white males were passed over, never mind considered? I also wonder what the executive compensation boost must have been for hiring a married, woman lesbian, NTTIAWWT? As reported by CNN:

Weiss lacks experience managing a newsroom the size of CBS or overseeing a stable of TV shows like “60 Minutes.”

“Seems like” as an excuse to mock and belittle those who disagree? She would be responsible for editorial content, for that she has ample experience. It’s a big deal to point out in places like this that woke is becoming the mirror of maga. And I had no idea of her sexual preference and don’t care. Nice identity politics there. 

It’s significant on this forum that uses insults and dead horse jokes to insulate itself from the truth that wokeism has become. 

the far left will stop at nothing to insulate itself from liberals disgusted at the extreme identity politics and world view of the woke. That’s why it’s important to discuss Weiss here. She was once a big liberal believer with a big voice, that got shoved out of the part

gimmesometruth27

Gern Blansten said:

Tim Simmons said:

If you have a SB/Bad Bunny take other than, 1. I'm excited 2. Don't really know much, I'm curious enough or 3. Not for me, nbd, You are a dope of the highest order.

Imagine caring about a 9 minute performance in between commercials and football for, (lets be real here) 2 teams you don't REALLY care about or have a emotional stake in, you are either an idiot or of the most privileged order.

the fact that the right is so upset about this is incredibly telling. 

it's crazy....and BB is an American, unlike the Stones, Coldplay, U2, Rhianna, etc

but he isn't the right kind of american to these cretins.

Tim Simmons

Lerxst1992 said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Lerxst1992 said:

benjs said:

Lerxst1992 said:

The expected new head of CBS News. Stunner. Wow.
…


” What I saw was a worldview that replaced basic ideas of good and evil with a new rubric: the powerless (good) and the powerful (bad). It replaced lots of things. Colorblindness with race-obsession. Ideas with identity. Debate with denunciation. Persuasion with public shaming. The rule of law with the fury of the mob.…

It started with the universities. Then it moved on to cultural institutions—including some I knew well, like The New York Times—as well as every major museum, philanthropy, and media company. Then on to our medical schools and our law schools. It’s taken root at nearly every major corporation. It’s inside our high schools and even our elementary schools. The takeover is so comprehensive that it’s now almost hard to notice it—because it is everywhere.

Of course this new ideology doesn’t come right out and say all that. It doesn’t even like to be named. Some call it wokeness or anti-racism or progressivism or safetyism or critical social justice or identity-Marxism. But whatever term you use, what’s clear is that it has gained power in a conceptual instrument called “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI.

But “DEI” is not about the words it uses as camouflage. DEI is about arrogating power.

It calls itself progressive, but it does not believe in progress; it is explicitly anti-growth. It claims to promote “equity,” but its answer to the challenge of teaching math or reading to disadvantaged children is to eliminate math and reading tests. It demonizes hard work, merit, family, and the dignity of the individual.

An ideology that pathologizes these fundamental human virtues is one that seeks to undermine what makes America exceptional.

It is time to end DEI for good. No more standing by as people are encouraged to segregate themselves. No more forced declarations that you will prioritize identity over excellence. No more compelled speech. No more going along with little lies for the sake of being polite.

..

Not at all a stunner if you’ve ever read anything by Bari Weiss. This is from two years ago for anyone curious, and for some reason lerxst decided to omit all mentions of her being Jewish and that this reflects her stance not just as an American but primarily as a Jew… aren’t you supposed to mention all important context? Bias?

 https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/end-dei-bari-weiss-jews

I was trying to keep that war topic within that war thread, and instead here focus on her top level politics.

Framing Jews as victims of DEI (based on the lefts one sided views on that war) at the Times is complex. I was focusing more on her overall perception of the woke establishment, of which has become the foundation of democratic politics the last five years. When I saw her on Maher five years ago, I did not relate to her story in any way, and around then, I suspended my watching of Maher until 2024. I was blind to the woke.

Barri and I both voted for Biden, but something very unusual began to evolve from the party since then. I will still vote for the Dems, but I doubt she will, unless the party ever wakes up, which is ironic given the title of this thread . 

To have the person running cbs news with that viewpoint is a win for fairness.

  * The following opinion is mine and mine alone and does not represent the views of my family, friends, government and/or my past, present or future employer. US Department of State: 1-888-407-4747.

To have this person running CBS news seems like a DEI hire. Hardly the “most qualified”, eh? I wonder how many white males were passed over, never mind considered? I also wonder what the executive compensation boost must have been for hiring a married, woman lesbian, NTTIAWWT? As reported by CNN:

Weiss lacks experience managing a newsroom the size of CBS or overseeing a stable of TV shows like “60 Minutes.”

the far left will stop at nothing to insulate itself from liberals disgusted at the extreme identity politics and world view of the woke. That’s why it’s important to discuss Weiss here. She was once a big liberal believer with a big voice, that got shoved out of the part

So the far left is people who believe in inclusion. Got it.

Halifax2TheMax

Lerxst1992 said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Lerxst1992 said:

benjs said:

Lerxst1992 said:

The expected new head of CBS News. Stunner. Wow.
…


” What I saw was a worldview that replaced basic ideas of good and evil with a new rubric: the powerless (good) and the powerful (bad). It replaced lots of things. Colorblindness with race-obsession. Ideas with identity. Debate with denunciation. Persuasion with public shaming. The rule of law with the fury of the mob.…

It started with the universities. Then it moved on to cultural institutions—including some I knew well, like The New York Times—as well as every major museum, philanthropy, and media company. Then on to our medical schools and our law schools. It’s taken root at nearly every major corporation. It’s inside our high schools and even our elementary schools. The takeover is so comprehensive that it’s now almost hard to notice it—because it is everywhere.

Of course this new ideology doesn’t come right out and say all that. It doesn’t even like to be named. Some call it wokeness or anti-racism or progressivism or safetyism or critical social justice or identity-Marxism. But whatever term you use, what’s clear is that it has gained power in a conceptual instrument called “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI.

But “DEI” is not about the words it uses as camouflage. DEI is about arrogating power.

It calls itself progressive, but it does not believe in progress; it is explicitly anti-growth. It claims to promote “equity,” but its answer to the challenge of teaching math or reading to disadvantaged children is to eliminate math and reading tests. It demonizes hard work, merit, family, and the dignity of the individual.

An ideology that pathologizes these fundamental human virtues is one that seeks to undermine what makes America exceptional.

It is time to end DEI for good. No more standing by as people are encouraged to segregate themselves. No more forced declarations that you will prioritize identity over excellence. No more compelled speech. No more going along with little lies for the sake of being polite.

..

Not at all a stunner if you’ve ever read anything by Bari Weiss. This is from two years ago for anyone curious, and for some reason lerxst decided to omit all mentions of her being Jewish and that this reflects her stance not just as an American but primarily as a Jew… aren’t you supposed to mention all important context? Bias?

 https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/end-dei-bari-weiss-jews

I was trying to keep that war topic within that war thread, and instead here focus on her top level politics.

Framing Jews as victims of DEI (based on the lefts one sided views on that war) at the Times is complex. I was focusing more on her overall perception of the woke establishment, of which has become the foundation of democratic politics the last five years. When I saw her on Maher five years ago, I did not relate to her story in any way, and around then, I suspended my watching of Maher until 2024. I was blind to the woke.

Barri and I both voted for Biden, but something very unusual began to evolve from the party since then. I will still vote for the Dems, but I doubt she will, unless the party ever wakes up, which is ironic given the title of this thread . 

To have the person running cbs news with that viewpoint is a win for fairness.

  * The following opinion is mine and mine alone and does not represent the views of my family, friends, government and/or my past, present or future employer. US Department of State: 1-888-407-4747.

To have this person running CBS news seems like a DEI hire. Hardly the “most qualified”, eh? I wonder how many white males were passed over, never mind considered? I also wonder what the executive compensation boost must have been for hiring a married, woman lesbian, NTTIAWWT? As reported by CNN:

Weiss lacks experience managing a newsroom the size of CBS or overseeing a stable of TV shows like “60 Minutes.”

“Seems like” as an excuse to mock and belittle those who disagree? She would be responsible for editorial content, for that she has ample experience. It’s a big deal to point out in places like this that woke is becoming the mirror of maga. And I had no idea of her sexual preference and don’t care. Nice identity politics there. 

It’s significant on this forum that uses insults and dead horse jokes to insulate itself from the truth that wokeism has become. 

the far left will stop at nothing to insulate itself from liberals disgusted at the extreme identity politics and world view of the woke. That’s why it’s important to discuss Weiss here. She was once a big liberal believer with a big voice, that got shoved out of the part

* The following opinion is mine and mine alone and does not represent the views of my family, friends, government and/or my past, present or future employer. US Department of State: 1-888-407-4747.

She’s a DEI hire.

Lerxst1992

Tim Simmons said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Lerxst1992 said:

benjs said:

Lerxst1992 said:

The expected new head of CBS News. Stunner. Wow.
…


” What I saw was a worldview that replaced basic ideas of good and evil with a new rubric: the powerless (good) and the powerful (bad). It replaced lots of things. Colorblindness with race-obsession. Ideas with identity. Debate with denunciation. Persuasion with public shaming. The rule of law with the fury of the mob.…

It started with the universities. Then it moved on to cultural institutions—including some I knew well, like The New York Times—as well as every major museum, philanthropy, and media company. Then on to our medical schools and our law schools. It’s taken root at nearly every major corporation. It’s inside our high schools and even our elementary schools. The takeover is so comprehensive that it’s now almost hard to notice it—because it is everywhere.

Of course this new ideology doesn’t come right out and say all that. It doesn’t even like to be named. Some call it wokeness or anti-racism or progressivism or safetyism or critical social justice or identity-Marxism. But whatever term you use, what’s clear is that it has gained power in a conceptual instrument called “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI.

But “DEI” is not about the words it uses as camouflage. DEI is about arrogating power.

It calls itself progressive, but it does not believe in progress; it is explicitly anti-growth. It claims to promote “equity,” but its answer to the challenge of teaching math or reading to disadvantaged children is to eliminate math and reading tests. It demonizes hard work, merit, family, and the dignity of the individual.

An ideology that pathologizes these fundamental human virtues is one that seeks to undermine what makes America exceptional.

It is time to end DEI for good. No more standing by as people are encouraged to segregate themselves. No more forced declarations that you will prioritize identity over excellence. No more compelled speech. No more going along with little lies for the sake of being polite.

..

Not at all a stunner if you’ve ever read anything by Bari Weiss. This is from two years ago for anyone curious, and for some reason lerxst decided to omit all mentions of her being Jewish and that this reflects her stance not just as an American but primarily as a Jew… aren’t you supposed to mention all important context? Bias?

 https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/end-dei-bari-weiss-jews

I was trying to keep that war topic within that war thread, and instead here focus on her top level politics.

Framing Jews as victims of DEI (based on the lefts one sided views on that war) at the Times is complex. I was focusing more on her overall perception of the woke establishment, of which has become the foundation of democratic politics the last five years. When I saw her on Maher five years ago, I did not relate to her story in any way, and around then, I suspended my watching of Maher until 2024. I was blind to the woke.

Barri and I both voted for Biden, but something very unusual began to evolve from the party since then. I will still vote for the Dems, but I doubt she will, unless the party ever wakes up, which is ironic given the title of this thread . 

To have the person running cbs news with that viewpoint is a win for fairness.

  * The following opinion is mine and mine alone and does not represent the views of my family, friends, government and/or my past, present or future employer. US Department of State: 1-888-407-4747.

To have this person running CBS news seems like a DEI hire. Hardly the “most qualified”, eh? I wonder how many white males were passed over, never mind considered? I also wonder what the executive compensation boost must have been for hiring a married, woman lesbian, NTTIAWWT? As reported by CNN:

Weiss lacks experience managing a newsroom the size of CBS or overseeing a stable of TV shows like “60 Minutes.”

the far left will stop at nothing to insulate itself from liberals disgusted at the extreme identity politics and world view of the woke. That’s why it’s important to discuss Weiss here. She was once a big liberal believer with a big voice, that got shoved out of the part

So the far left is people who believe in inclusion. Got it.

Yes those execs who scan resumes and decide who to interview and hire based on name, in order to earn a bigger bonus 

mace1229

Tim Simmons said:

If you have a SB/Bad Bunny take other than, 1. I'm excited 2. Don't really know much, I'm curious enough or 3. Not for me, nbd, You are a dope of the highest order.

Imagine caring about a 9 minute performance in between commercials and football for, (lets be real here) 2 teams you don't REALLY care about or have a emotional stake in, you are either an idiot or of the most privileged order.

the fact that the right is so upset about this is incredibly telling. 

I’m in the never heard of him and don’t care camp.
I’ll find out who this bunny girl (?) is on SB Sunday.

Bentleyspop

mace1229 said:

Tim Simmons said:

If you have a SB/Bad Bunny take other than, 1. I'm excited 2. Don't really know much, I'm curious enough or 3. Not for me, nbd, You are a dope of the highest order.

Imagine caring about a 9 minute performance in between commercials and football for, (lets be real here) 2 teams you don't REALLY care about or have a emotional stake in, you are either an idiot or of the most privileged order.

the fact that the right is so upset about this is incredibly telling. 

I’m in the never heard of him and don’t care camp.
I’ll find out who this bunny girl (?) is on SB Sunday.

https://youtu.be/A0Pt7qHpWNg?si=-tJJIn7KZlWUSK97