I'm not saying that I don't understand the reason for it, or really even disagreeing with any of what you are saying. I am just making the observation. However, I think that certain distinctions or "minority" statuses more readily give rise to a strong feeling of identity politics than others. On so...

I think it is very true that no one is "neutral" in the sense of their gender/ethnic outlook. But I also think women, and to a greater degree minorities, are much more fervent about their identity politics than males, or whites.

Ditto. Thanks rockymtndevil! It seems that without the SC decision (whether legally correct or not), Title VII gives decision-makers leeway to perform essentially whatever racial engineering they want. Since, just about any racial decision (or non-racial decision which could result in a racial outco...

4. To answer DiK's question, no promotions have been given since 2003. So due to natural attrition, the fire departments are sorely lacking in experienced officers? That certainly doesn't make any sense. I'm wondering how many people they have hired since 2003. If you know promotional status is up ...

The reason given wasn't to achieve any sort of racial mix. The reason was to avoid a lawsuit and that's not discriminatory. It may appear to have a discriminatory outcome (although, again, no promotions were made or denied as a result of the administrative decision), but in disparate treatment, it'...

From everything I have seen/read, the test was very carefully designed, and based on national firefighting texts and materials. So, I doubt very much that it could have been shown to be racially biased, or contain spurious elements with the effect of producing racial bias. However, I understand what...

No - not to split hairs, but this is important. The town's action wasn't because it believed the test itself was biased. They believed that the disparate results could be used to sue the town under Title VII's disparate impact provisions. And they were sued anyway. As DinK noted, it was a catch 22 ...

No - not to split hairs, but this is important. The town's action wasn't because it believed the test itself was biased. They believed that the disparate results could be used to sue the town under Title VII's disparate impact provisions.

Interestingly, in this case, New Haven BENT OVER BACKWARDS to ensure the test was not "racially biased." All sorts of analysis and consulting. As an example, the oral part of the exam was administered by 9 three member panels. Each panel had one white, one black, and one hispanic. Etc. From what I g...

Honestly, I don't remember offhand all the details. It could well be that I am confounding Roberts with Alito. Alito, however, was clearly not treated well. Among the "highlights" was Senator Kennedy in essence calling Alito a racist (on highly dubious grounds.) It was so bad that Kennedy (apparentl...

I don't have any particular problem with Judge Sotomayor, other than her being a liberal. :D Which, of course, is to be expected. The American people elected a liberal President, and it is his prerogative to choose an ideologically similar nominee, so long as he/she is qualified. Which I believe Jud...

It appears that my weekly sex poll has, ...fallen limp.

TillyGalore wrote:

Shammrog wrote:Why, thanks!

Wilson's all-time high is 529. If you think I am bad when I'm angry, you should see him. He will be pissed...

What do you do when you're angry?

Usually I try to kick the shit out of someone. At something. Anything will do.

Why, thanks!

Wilson's all-time high is 529. If you think I am bad when I'm angry, you should see him. He will be pissed...

Today's poll question is courtesy of Earljam, who originally posted this on TBTSNBN. Upon which it was promptly taken down by the Puritan moderators.

Note - "bought" can be broadly construed as purchased, rented, or otherwise paid to view...

Now, c'mon. My sex polls are all tastefully phrased.

Tilly, why don't you just kiss my ***!?!

(I am KIDDING! You know I love you. )

I should point out that from a chemical standpoint, nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs there is. It has actually been found to be more addictive than heroin.

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