'WOKE Racism'. I just bought this book.

[Hawkeye10]

San Francisco recall of 3 school board members gives me hope.

That speaks to how Asians believe in education, and dont want their kids ruined by the WOKE Cult.

[Jack]

you're just a racist

No. Far from it. I believe in 'Brotherhood' and 'Dia de La Raza'.
I haven't read the Book so I can't tell you my thoughts on it.
(give me a week)

[BidenPresident]

No. Far from it.

lame

[goat]

John McWhorter is a linguistics professor, and he is an outstanding teacher of linguistics. I have taken courses from him, and almost everything I know about linguistics is through him.

But he is not a sociologist, political scientist, or anthropologist. His insights do not come from a deep wellspring of knowledge and expertise here. Some publisher decided that because he has a modest amount of name recognition, they would be able to sell books attributed to him.

If you've taken courses then you should know that linguistics by definition are anthropologist, sociologist, and political scientist.

[Jack]

lame

Your Replies are always: "You're a Racist".
So, ... who's the Lame?

[BidenPresident]

Your Replies are always: "You're a Racist".
So, ... who's the Lame?

Is that you, Volsrock?!

[Jack]

Is that you, Volsrock?!

YOU ... are the Perfect Wokester. Any Thought that deviates from the 'Party Line', is labeled 'Racist'.

[BidenPresident]

YOU ... are the Perfect Wokester. Any Thought that deviates from the 'Party Line', is labeled 'Racist'.

No idea what you're blabbering about. Maybe you really are Volsrock.

[Hawkeye10]

YOU ... are the Perfect Wokester. Any Thought that deviates from the 'Party Line', is labeled 'Racist'.

And she lies constantly.

[cawacko]

"How a New Religion has Betrayed Black America".

Anybody read this?

I've read it, along with several of his other books, and it's an excellent read. He's such an interesting guy. Well educated, politically progressive (and a Trump hater) yet he takes heterodox views on racial issues.

One is free to read his book and disagree with him but he's not some partisan bomb thrower. There's a reason this book is getting so much attention and its because he articulates well what many people are thinking.

[Jack]

No idea what you're blabbering about. Maybe you really are Volsrock.

YOUR Reply: "You're a Racist" is the typical, knee-jerk reply of the Wokesters. You sum up the position perfectly.

[BidenPresident]

YOUR Reply: "You're a Racist" is the typical, knee-jerk reply of the Wokesters. You sum up the position perfectly.

blah blah blah boring

[cawacko]

Do you think he has a valid point?

I'll throw this out there. The guy has been black all his life, written multiple books on racial issues and is on regular podcasts discussing racial issues. Yet he's not qualified to speak on this subject?

One does not have to agree with his viewpoint and perspective but trying to claim he's not qualified? Naw...

[Jack]

I've read it, along with several of his other books, and it's an excellent read. He's such an interesting guy. Well educated, politically progressive (and a Trump hater) yet he takes heterodox views on racial issues.

One is free to read his book and disagree with him but he's not some partisan bomb thrower. There's a reason this book is getting so much attention and its because he articulates well what many people are thinking.

Thanks. I've heard he is articulate and can identify what he thinks is non-beneficial for Blacks. He doesn't seem to have an Agenda, and is just giving his opinion here. I expect it to be interesting.

[Cypress]

If you've taken courses then you should know that linguistics by definition are anthropologist, sociologist, and political scientist.

John McWhorter is a literature and language professor. He teaches linguistics classes.

The reason universities don't hire him to be a professor of political science, anthropology, or sociology is because he doesn't have the training or expertise in those fields.

He is a minor celebrity capable of selling books and making money for a publisher. I will give his opinion the same weight as any other celebrity. In short, I generally don't pay money for a book presenting the opinions of celebrities.