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cbayer

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2. They are many things, but they are not politically stupid.

Reply to Jim__ (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 12:29 PM

Apr 2013

They saw that their efforts at the national level were failing and have shifted their focus to state and local politics, particularly with entities like school boards.

I agree that they are ramping it up, but I think the more sunlight that is shown on them, the less likely they are to succeed in the long run.

At least I hope that is the way it will go.

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Are the Culture Wars Over? Look at the States [View all] cbayer Apr 2013 OP

It looks like they've just begun. Jim__ Apr 2013 #1

They are many things, but they are not politically stupid. cbayer Apr 2013 #2

I think that's an important point - state and local politics. While the national Repubs pinto Apr 2013 #3

Not surprisingly, CA has pushed back in a pretty forceful way, as I am sure you know. cbayer Apr 2013 #4

The increasing awareness of the value of STEM proficiency is playing a role, imo. pinto Apr 2013 #5