I taught primary and high school. In the first class, I'd always say "There are some names here I'm not sure how to pronounce, if I get your name wrong please tell me the right way to say it". That gave the student explicit permission to correct an adult; very difficult for some. They'd tell me how to pronounce their name, I'd write it down phonetically, check back with them a few times that I was pronouncing it correctly, and on we'd go.
Some students (especially older ones) do get sick of their names getting mangled, and adopt English ones for general use. I've also heard horror stories of teachers mocking students' names. As long as you're making a good-faith effort, you're fine.
That's a truly haunt-worthy question, CG, one that goes to the heart of political differences well beyond the relatively narrow issue of diversity.
I think the answer to your binary, either/or question, is that it is both of those things, and more. There are a couple of universal truisms that I've found to go a long way towards understanding the mindset of R politicians (and their supporters), to wit:
- They are inherently dishonest about everything, all the time. No matter what the issue is, their stated reasons for supporting or opposing it are never the true reasons behind their support or opposition. In this case, they are unable to articulate the real reasons for their opposition to diversity, because plainly stating their true objections would expose the naked bigotry that they have staked their electoral futures on. It's like when they say their voter ID laws help "protect the integrity of elections"; they don't actually give a shit about integrity of elections, they just want to win them.
- They are absolutely confident that they know exactly how to properly govern. Their idea of "proper governance" though? Let's just call it "different" from what you or I probably think it should be.
- They do represent their constituents. The confusion about that stems from not recognizing who they consider their constituents to be. They're all about that base, 'bout that base, no rabble. They pander to bigoted working-class wypipo for their votes, but they cater exclusively to the wealthy and powerful. Make no mistake; if you're not wealthy, if you're black, brown, Asian or indigenous, if you're LGBTQ, feminist or intellectual, if you're reasonable, fair-minded or compassionate, then they don't see you as their constituent. They see you as the enemy. They cannot be reasoned with, or cajoled into doing the right thing, because they simply want you gone.
I've got red cattle out there, I've got black cattle out there. ... It doesn't matter, they're all cattle
Given the importance in cattle husbandry to monitor the bloodlines (some may call this segregation) and moreover, the equal importance to sometimes bring in some fresh blood from 'gasp' a foreign bull, to limit inbreeding...(I said blood, but of course it's something else the bull is providing)Not the best analogy, Mr Moyle.
I resemble that remark.
I really have nothing against Charles except for the unfortunate fact that he's a member of a family of parasites.
Moyle went on to say, White students, black student, Hispanic students, it doesn't matter, they are all sheep to me."
Whoowee! That woman's about as sharp as an Idaho potato. Do you breed them like that ?
YAY POLISH FREEDOM COWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eye see what you did there. https://media2.giphy.com/me...
I think she is confusing the mission of university and that of the Hitlerjugend, it's an understandable mistake.
Valiantly striving for the status quo of the 20th century!
Ew. No. I love my hair color(s).
I remain very proud of the Polish Freedom Cow story, one of my greatest collections of dad jokes.
Is this supposed to be funny? It isn't.
No, it makes you unfamiliar with those names.
I taught primary and high school. In the first class, I'd always say "There are some names here I'm not sure how to pronounce, if I get your name wrong please tell me the right way to say it". That gave the student explicit permission to correct an adult; very difficult for some. They'd tell me how to pronounce their name, I'd write it down phonetically, check back with them a few times that I was pronouncing it correctly, and on we'd go.
Some students (especially older ones) do get sick of their names getting mangled, and adopt English ones for general use. I've also heard horror stories of teachers mocking students' names. As long as you're making a good-faith effort, you're fine.
The Boise State football team has a college now?
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That's a truly haunt-worthy question, CG, one that goes to the heart of political differences well beyond the relatively narrow issue of diversity.
I think the answer to your binary, either/or question, is that it is both of those things, and more. There are a couple of universal truisms that I've found to go a long way towards understanding the mindset of R politicians (and their supporters), to wit:
- They are inherently dishonest about everything, all the time. No matter what the issue is, their stated reasons for supporting or opposing it are never the true reasons behind their support or opposition. In this case, they are unable to articulate the real reasons for their opposition to diversity, because plainly stating their true objections would expose the naked bigotry that they have staked their electoral futures on. It's like when they say their voter ID laws help "protect the integrity of elections"; they don't actually give a shit about integrity of elections, they just want to win them.
- They are absolutely confident that they know exactly how to properly govern. Their idea of "proper governance" though? Let's just call it "different" from what you or I probably think it should be.
- They do represent their constituents. The confusion about that stems from not recognizing who they consider their constituents to be. They're all about that base, 'bout that base, no rabble. They pander to bigoted working-class wypipo for their votes, but they cater exclusively to the wealthy and powerful. Make no mistake; if you're not wealthy, if you're black, brown, Asian or indigenous, if you're LGBTQ, feminist or intellectual, if you're reasonable, fair-minded or compassionate, then they don't see you as their constituent. They see you as the enemy. They cannot be reasoned with, or cajoled into doing the right thing, because they simply want you gone.
For my part, that feeling is mutual.
Moocow Devin, Moscow Mitch. Tapdancing traitors.
I've got red cattle out there, I've got black cattle out there. ... It doesn't matter, they're all cattle
Given the importance in cattle husbandry to monitor the bloodlines (some may call this segregation) and moreover, the equal importance to sometimes bring in some fresh blood from 'gasp' a foreign bull, to limit inbreeding...(I said blood, but of course it's something else the bull is providing)Not the best analogy, Mr Moyle.