So-called "anti-racist" guru Ibram X. Kendi addressed the American Federation of Teachers today. Most of what he said was nonsense, but I learned something about why he has been so successful.
It's a simple trick: he tells predominantly white audiences that racism is not a matter of personal responsibility. In fact, he says, it is very difficult to say that any person is inherently racist. Rather, there are racist ideas and practices. Racism persists because of "policies" and "practices." Change those, and you solve the problem, in theory.
So Kendi, who is a radical, actually wins converts by flattering his audiences, and offering them absolution -- as long as they vote and right way and defer to the correct leaders. With all of the "woke" pressure around, it's an attractive offer.
There's also a telling moment when a teacher asks Kendi how they can avoid breaking new laws in states that ban the use of Critical Race Theory in schools. Except that's not how she asks it: she claims ...
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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