The critical race theory really is a perfect microcosm of the GOP approach. Their media outlets and all their dumbest, loudest members are shouting about it, without ever defining it. It has all the racism their party thrives on, proclaiming that even talking about race is bad.
Roll that in with the general disdain for education and a preference for historical myths and simple stories they can package with messages of “good” and “evil,” and they have the means for using talking points and accusations rather than having to develop or confront ideas.
It works for them because it fully pulls in the dumbest of them (think Gohmert, Jordan, Greene) and gives simple messaging for the rest. They never actually do anything, accomplish anything, or contribute anything to the country, because scaring people is a quicker path to power.
It’s going to take a lot of work to overcome the chicanery: the combination of empty mass messaging and voter suppression. Still, I remain convinced that with enough energy and strong communication of good ideas, we can overcome it. 2020 was a good start; much work remains.

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