The difference between Jaybird's view of America and mine, is Jaybird CHOOSES to see everything through a racial lens, and then imputes racism into every topic. That is very much like those who CHOOSE to wallow in whatever challenges life tossed their way, instead of striving to improve their lot, then blaming everyone who CHOSE to improve their lot, for the different outcome.
Life is about choices we make, not choices others make.
Pregnant teenage girls often trap themselves into lifestyles that lead to failure. Sometimes pregnant teenage girls CHOOSE to get an education, find a good job, raise their children to become successful and productive members of society, and everyone wins.
The sooner the racist dog whistle crowd figures that out, the sooner their lives will start to improve.

As much as I hate to be a "me too," person, I think the new normal is for small minded, weak people to make up for their small an weakness, by demanding everyone else cater to their made up offenses.
It is really nothing but self congratulation.

At the end of the day, Rachel represents the difference between progressives and everyone else.
Progressives believe belief is the final arbiter.
In the progressive world,
If you want t be black, then pretend to be black and everyone is required to believe it.
If you want to be a girl, just say you want to be a girl, and everyone is required to pretend you don't have a penis.
If you want to be president, just pretend you were born in Hawaii, and dare anyone to deny it.

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I think, scientifically, the people that are getting dumber by high Co2 levels are those that believe the science is settled, and the debate is over.
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Whenever someone pushes the government line on anything that limits personal liberty, you know you are being conned. That's why so many progressives wet their pants every time a new "scientific" finding is introduced. They LOVE anything that limits personal liberty, freedom to make one's own decisions on anything except abortion, and progressives seem to be obsessed with having someone to tell them what to do, think, and say.

I think our More by Less rules are perfect!