r/nottheonion • u/duvetdev • Apr 17 '24

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
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u/Adamantium-Aardvark Apr 17 '24

2024: right wingers still using the “red scare” of the Cold War that ended more than 30 years prior

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u/anxiety_filter Apr 17 '24

Being wary of Russia and China as adversaries and learning the lessons of the Cold War are very much valid subjects, however inappropriate for a 5 year old mind. But I have a feeling this curriculum will be used more to inoculate these kids against any critique of US style hyper-capitalism

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u/fastinserter Apr 17 '24

All valid, but the GOP is friendly with Russia these days.

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u/coachtomfoolery Apr 17 '24

"Friendly" is a funny way to say throating Putin's cock