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>[WS:] So if I understand you correctly, he is trying to find a historical
>explanation / understanding of something that he denies it exists. I'd give
>him more credit than that.
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>Wojtek
He's saying the "acting white" meme is bullshit. Contrary to your characterization, he's not talking about "behavior" at all really. That's your hobby horse.
It's moments like this when I understand better how "whatever" became such a popular reply.
>[WS:] So basically it comes to the word of one commentator with educational
>experience form Massachusetts - not exactly a representative part of the
>nation - versus the word of several teachers from Baltimore/DC area. Make
>your choice. I opt for the Baltimore/DC teachers, they do not seem to have
>an ideological fish to fry.
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Whatever.