This is typical Republican Party. I guess they not big on the Constitution. Republican Gregg Abbott, the Texas Attorney General (and likely the next governor of Texas) laments not teaching guns and the Bible in the public schools. Go to the link below at the end of this post to see the picture (a photo of a gun next to a Bible).
"Two things every American should know how to use . . . [photo] . . . neither of which are taught in schools." Again, this is typical Republican Party. These type of guys are truly dominating the Republican Party.
Abbott ad laments schools not teaching guns or Bible
In his latest political ad . . . the state’s top lawman tackles two issues central to the state’s conservative base: guns and religion. The ad, posted on Abbott’s Facebook page on Wednesday, features a photo of a handgun next to a Bible.
“Two things every American should know how to use,” it reads. “Neither of which are taught in schools.” . . . “Can I get an Amen?” from one poster . . .
It comes two months after Abbott caused a sensation with another online-only spot that began popping up in New Yorkers’ web browsers after that state approved a wide package of gun control measures. It read: “Wanted: Law abiding New York gun owners looking for lower taxes and greater opportunity.”
Abbott’s play for a higher profile on conservative issues like gun control and the role of religion in public life continue to fuel speculation on whether he is preparing for a gubernatorial run next year.
http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2013/03/abbott-wants-guns-and-bibles-in-schools/
08 Mar 13
Originally posted by moon1969We've come to accept public schools as normal or necessary. They really didn't appear until the dawn of the 20th century, under Progressive Teddy Roosevelt, who saw them as an opportunity to get kids away from their parents, especially if the parents were Italian or Irish. From the start, public schools have been, and will always be indoctrination factories.
This is typical Republican Party. I guess they not big on the Constitution. Republican Gregg Abbott, the Texas Attorney General (and likely the next governor of Texas) laments not teaching guns and the Bible in the public schools. Go to the link below at the end of this post to see the picture (a photo of a gun next to a Bible).
"Two things every Am ...[text shortened]... [/quote]
http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2013/03/abbott-wants-guns-and-bibles-in-schools/
The point that you choke on, isn't the indoctrination, but who gets to determine the material.
09 Mar 13
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Originally posted by normbenignCan I get a 'GOOD GRIEF', my brothers and sisters!
We've come to accept public schools as normal or necessary. They really didn't appear until the dawn of the 20th century, under Progressive Teddy Roosevelt, who saw them as an opportunity to get kids away from their parents, especially if the parents were Italian or Irish. From the start, public schools have been, and will always be indoctrination factor ...[text shortened]... he point that you choke on, isn't the indoctrination, but who gets to determine the material.
Illiteracy and poverty were rife at the end of the 19th century.
So the people and a few enlightened individuals fought extremely hard to pass laws so children had to go to school instead of working down mines and in factories.
And if education is indoctrination, it's still bloody better than child labour.
Really, how you come away with this sort of crap and unchallenged too, is beyond comprehension.
No wonder your country's widely known as the cesspit of brainwashed stupidity.
Although most studies do tend to use more politically correct terms.
09 Mar 13
Originally posted by normbenignIf schools are indoctrination factories they are indoctrinating some strange stuff, judging by the people on this forum.
We've come to accept public schools as normal or necessary. They really didn't appear until the dawn of the 20th century, under Progressive Teddy Roosevelt, who saw them as an opportunity to get kids away from their parents, especially if the parents were Italian or Irish. From the start, public schools have been, and will always be indoctrination factor ...[text shortened]... he point that you choke on, isn't the indoctrination, but who gets to determine the material.
09 Mar 13
Originally posted by shavixmirand your country is full of pedophiles....
Can I get a 'GOOD GRIEF', my brothers and sisters!
Illiteracy and poverty were rife at the end of the 19th century.
So the people and a few enlightened individuals fought extremely hard to pass laws so children had to go to school instead of working down mines and in factories.
And if education is indoctrination, it's still bloody better than child ...[text shortened]... brainwashed stupidity.
Although most studies do tend to use more politically correct terms.
10 Mar 13
Originally posted by shavixmirIlliteracy and poverty are still rife, in most of the world, except those which embrace capitalism. In the United States those areas where poverty and illiteracy remain a problem are where there aren't proper alternatives to public education.
Can I get a 'GOOD GRIEF', my brothers and sisters!
Illiteracy and poverty were rife at the end of the 19th century.
So the people and a few enlightened individuals fought extremely hard to pass laws so children had to go to school instead of working down mines and in factories.
And if education is indoctrination, it's still bloody better than child ...[text shortened]... brainwashed stupidity.
Although most studies do tend to use more politically correct terms.
If public education is so clearly good, then why is it mandatory? Why is it that the majority, sometimes almost unanimously, public school teachers send their own children to private schools?
"And if education is indoctrination, it's still bloody better than child labour."
Children often work for varying reasons. Near the turn of the 20th century, many immigrant children worked so that their families had food and shelter. Some worked to gain real world experience more valuable at that time than formal education. Some choose to be educated and work. What's wrong with parents having choices, or people in general choosing what's best instead of being under the heel of government bureaucrats and labor union school teachers?
10 Mar 13
Originally posted by normbenignThe only reason children worked "Near the turn of the 20th century" in the west was to avoid starvation and/or hypothermia, which are probably the same reasons that far too many children around the world work today.
Illiteracy and poverty are still rife, in most of the world, except those which embrace capitalism. In the United States those areas where poverty and illiteracy remain a problem are where there aren't proper alternatives to public education.
If public education is so clearly good, then why is it mandatory? Why is it that the majority, sometimes almos ...[text shortened]... instead of being under the heel of government bureaucrats and labor union school teachers?
"Some worked to gain real world experience more valuable at that time than formal education."
LOL.
10 Mar 13
Originally posted by normbenignYour opinion is so far fetched, it's no longer right-wing or anything. It's just a complete abstraction of any form of truth which can be found.
Illiteracy and poverty are still rife, in most of the world, except those which embrace capitalism. In the United States those areas where poverty and illiteracy remain a problem are where there aren't proper alternatives to public education.
If public education is so clearly good, then why is it mandatory? Why is it that the majority, sometimes almos ...[text shortened]... instead of being under the heel of government bureaucrats and labor union school teachers?
The State-run capitalism (which you call communism), for example, in the Soviet Union, near-completely obliterated illiteracy.
There was no starvation in Cuba, since their revolution.
Another example that springs to mind is Europe. Europe had less illiteracy and poverty when they stuck more closely to the Keynesian model and the nationalisation of key industries.
As for your attempted argument in favour of child labour.... WHOOOSH dude.
If that's what you really think, man, you're in need of drugs. Arguments cannot help you.
10 Mar 13
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Originally posted by Bluntwraphow about you post studies, statistics, instead of shouting your mouth without logic?
and your country is full of pedophiles....
there are studies saying most of the americans are ignorant drones. how about you post a study saying whatever country he is from has the most pedophiles?
EDIT: nevermind, you are clearly a troll. sorry
10 Mar 13
Originally posted by normbenignyou are adorable. you think early 20th century immigrant children are like your rich suburbs kids, "working" 10-20 hours a week to gain "experience".
Illiteracy and poverty are still rife, in most of the world, except those which embrace capitalism. In the United States those areas where poverty and illiteracy remain a problem are where there aren't proper alternatives to public education.
If public education is so clearly good, then why is it mandatory? Why is it that the majority, sometimes almos ...[text shortened]... instead of being under the heel of government bureaucrats and labor union school teachers?