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In reply to the discussion: The Ted talk that is tooo politically incorrect.... [View all]MissMarple
(9,656 posts)8. Ouch! Quite regrettable.
Big mistake. Knowing that tax policy and what drives the economy are such hot button issues does put TED's decision in some perspective. But most things are political. Some people were irate about Jonathan Haidt, but he is on TED. ...and I like what he says, too. And Haidt may actually cast some light on why TED made this decision. It was a gut reaction, understandable, yet still lamentable. We have miles to go...
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I can only read what you say....blogging does not allow for nuance in speech and tone....
MindMover
May 2012
#62
What really happened was that TED puts out a lot of trivial talks among some good
JDPriestly
May 2012
#33
Watching a great interview w/ Hannauer on The Last Word w/ Lawrence O'Donnell....
Pachamama
May 2012
#29
K & R. Normally a major TED fan. But I think their decision to censor Hanauer is a MAJOR FAIL. n/t
RufusTFirefly
May 2012
#30
One inescapable conclusion: There must be a bunch of Republicans who are BAD BUSINESS-PEOPLE.nt
patrice
May 2012
#34
TED won't air this but NBC has silver spoon millionaire hiring apprentices every week
KurtNYC
May 2012
#39
I think he said it was too political and didn't fit their bipartisan guidelines. nt
gateley
May 2012
#49
If Economics was simple - maybe some of the Republican's stupid ideas would have worked :-)
thecentristword
May 2012
#63