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The debate from tonight comprises 4 people; 3 academicians and the well-known, old time racial activist, Julian Bond, hosted by Ray Suarez of NPR, with two in favor of affirmative action and two against.

McWhorter just shines .. he's so articulate, documenting all his facts .. and speaking with no notes.

I just LOVE his mind and sensibilities.

**The money portion is at the end ... at 51:20 .. when Bond starts the debate wrapup, with his typical racial whining about the necessity of affirmative action (in effect, lowering academic standards for black students). Same old mantra, which he and so many other leaders just can't get beyond.

**McWhorter's last statement is awesome .. well worth hearing.

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McWhorter is also a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. A recent article

A Look At Real Diversity

1 posted on 04/16/2009 10:08:04 PM PDT by STARWISE
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To: STARWISE

If memory serves me—I thought he was an Obama supporter. Articulate, yes sensible ????


2 posted on 04/16/2009 10:27:16 PM PDT by notaliberal (Right-wing extremist)
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To: STARWISE

Watching it now. So far, so good. Thanks for sharing.


4 posted on 04/16/2009 11:03:05 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: STARWISE

I must bump this in order to read it tomorrow


5 posted on 04/16/2009 11:05:42 PM PDT by fso301
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To: STARWISE

bookmark


9 posted on 04/17/2009 1:17:21 AM PDT by GOP Poet
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