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Rhiannon12866

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6. I agree that this was one of his best offerings ever,

Reply to nuxvomica (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 3, 2020, 06:52 AM

Aug 2020

And it helps that it comes from an "outside" perspective. And, as I said above, our history is likely to be viewed much differently depending on the state - and don't states determine the curriculum? So an "outside" perspective, with no discernible agenda, is definitely helpful here. Plus, as you said, John Oliver's signature humor helps the truth easier to accept.

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K & R. Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2020 #1

I agree that this was one of his best, though it's not directly related to breaking news Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #2

problem Snoopy 7 Aug 2020 #3

Excellent point, different states have different views and agendas Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #5

I can't praise this episode enough nuxvomica Aug 2020 #4

I agree that this was one of his best offerings ever, Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #6

I think I'm two episodes behind underpants Aug 2020 #7

I recommend watching this one first. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #8

KICK!!!!! burrowowl Aug 2020 #9

I learned a lot of history LittleGirl Aug 2020 #10

I watched this again tonight, there's so much to take in Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #11

I grew up in LittleGirl Aug 2020 #12

I grew up in a pretty diverse community, too, and I was completely unaware of any divisions Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #13

I saw racism as I aged LittleGirl Aug 2020 #14