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"Dept. of Education" sends SWAT attackers to collect student loans

This is unbelievable. And by WHAT authority does the US Dept of Ed. DO this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article- 2001010/SWAT-team-launch-dawn-raid-family -home-collect-womans-unpaid-student-loans.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Views: 1544 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 9, 2011 5:13am
by js

Gary

Are NYC teachers allowed to yell at students?

I am interested in the actual rule on this. What document and/or publication do I need to look at to see if yelling in NYC schools is allowed and what are the penalties that the UFT and/or Department of Education imposes on teachers that yell and otherwise humili...

Views: 922 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 9, 2011 5:08am
by js

Great Society consequences: the rise of "Wilding"

Attacks on whites by roving gangs of blacks. http://www.lewrockwell.com/shaffer /shaffer237.html

Views: 1375 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 9, 2011 4:46am
by js

Ron Harrison

Slavery, Terrorism and Islam by Peter Hammond, Baptist Missionary

Folks, I think you will find a great deal for contemplation and discussion in the Reverend Hammond's book. I got my copy at B & N. Ron

Views: 763 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 8, 2011 8:09pm
by Ron Harrison

Japanese reactors: 3 full meltdowns, worse than Chernobyl

http://www.naturalnews.com/032568_ ************************

Views: 561 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 8, 2011 2:54am
by js

The "preposterous" (and ancient) Problem-Reaction Solution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ2VpfUqRoo&feature=player_embedded

Views: 730 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 7, 2011 2:42pm
by js

Dave

An extremely important message ...

to all parents, whether you homeschool or not. Go here to read this speech by Michael Farris, HSLDA chairman. Although the speech was first given back in October 2010, it is relevant today -- maybe even more so considering the huge erosion in rights that has ta...

Views: 41714 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 7, 2011 2:19pm
by js

Dave

Interesting column from Joseph Farah today

Joseph Farah of WorldNet Daily is going to catch a lot of heat from believers and non-believers alike for what he says about Israel and the United States in today's column. However, he is absolutely right on. Read here Basically he uses recent history data t...

Views: 913 Replies: 38

Last Post: Jun 6, 2011 7:49pm
by Ron Harrison

Reffington

Here's to pluralism!

Towards the Truth Conference

Views: 721 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 3, 2011 8:34am
by Ron Harrison

Reffington

Wendy Priesnitz on Life Learning

Life Learning

Views: 422 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jun 1, 2011 6:22am
by Ron Harrison

Got a Kindle

Do you still have your Nook, Ron? I like the Kindle. Wasn't sure but the "Special Offers" versions (cheaper with ads) makes them more affordable so I got one. I also am finding that the best books are free (classics). With some difficulty (and slight formatting glitc...

Views: 767 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 31, 2011 2:07pm
by Ron Harrison

Dave

Check your Yahoo! email.

Views: 430 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 31, 2011 1:44pm
by js

Ron Harrison

I probably owe an apology to JTG

Folks, I had criticized Mr. Gatto saying that his analysis of the oligarchy and our public schools system was great but that he didn't go far enough. Then Louise pointed out that might not be totally correct. Since then I've been reading more about that inte...

Views: 1324 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 30, 2011 6:28pm
by Ron Harrison

Percy D.

Paul Proudhon: Property is theft

... and I for one am glad the good Lord is taking it all back in, let's see... 57 minutes. Ron js and Dave it's been great knowing you, have fun in Christian heaven, and Reff, I'll see you down in hell...

Views: 249 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 30, 2011 3:53am
by js

Reffington

RIP, Gil Scott-Heron

The Military and the Monetary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPqpV9olIlw&feature=related

Views: 476 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 29, 2011 7:12pm
by Reffington

Percy D

Ron -- Belated reply to the smart prez's question

Sorry for the super-late reply and you'll be surprised to know that I'm in agreement with you on your #1 choice: Tricky Dick without question. My vote for #2 and #3 would turn on the definition of what intelligence really is, book smarts or realpolitik. I'd probab...

Views: 483 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 28, 2011 3:41pm
by Ron Harrison

Percy D.

Bill Maher's new rule for Christians

New rule: if you’re a Christian who supports killing your enemies and torture, you have to come up with a new name for yourself. Last week, as I was explaining why I didn’t feel at all guilty about Osama’s targeted assassination, I made some joke...

Views: 361 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 28, 2011 1:42pm
by Percy D

Meat glue

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/meat -glue-separating-fact-from-fiction/

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 28, 2011 6:07am
by js

Benefits of statism

Homesteaders "made an example of" (thats what the thugs TOLD them they were doing)by Feds for daring to sell over $500 worth of bunnies. (And no one "VOTED" for these USDA thugs). http://biggovernment.com/bmccarty/ 2011/05/20/family-facing-4-million -in-fines-...

Views: 268 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 27, 2011 7:10pm
by js

Homosexual propaganda in Oakland schools

Where they will learn there are more than two "genders". http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article .cgi?f=/c/a/2011/05/23/BAI51JJQ35.DTL #ixzz1NPWHQ9FD

Views: 374 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 27, 2011 6:59pm
by js

There is No Third Way

http://www.crisismagazine.com/2011 /there-is-no-third-way By Jeffrey Tucker Catholic discussion of economic policy usually takes place on a ridiculous level of abstraction. What is fairness, and can the market accomplish that? Shouldn’t the civic order bear...

Views: 333 Replies: 22

Last Post: May 26, 2011 6:38pm
by Ron Harrison

The glories of "free" health care

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1390925/Elderly-patients-dying-thirst- Doctors-forced-prescribe-drinking-water -old-alive-reveals-devastating-report- hospital-care.html

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 26, 2011 4:15pm
by js

Bill Maher: IMF rape scandal is a good lesson for teabaggers on merits of socialism

Accused IMF rapists lavish lifestyle illustrates how socialism allows SOME to live high on the hog at the expense of others. So it's totally cool, the teabaggers (love the lefty obssession with obscenity and sex, one lefty recently referred to conservative Laura Ingr...

Views: 264 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 26, 2011 4:09pm
by js

Solzhenitsyn's Four spheres of art

From Instauration Magazine (thanks for the reference, Babu) http://www.instaurationonline.com/pdf-files/Instauration-1976-01-January.pdf Memorable literary criticism also lights up the dark and glowering firmament of The Gulag Archipelago. Solzhenitsyn's four...

Views: 314 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 26, 2011 1:53pm
by js

Reffington

What Do We Measure and Why? Questions About The Uses of Measurement

by Margaret Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers

Views: 366 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 26, 2011 10:07am
by Ron Harrison

OK, I'll bite

>>>>I do not claim to have "birthed never been thought before revelations." But I usually write my own thoughts about education rather than plunk down regular fare from lewrockwell.com every morning.> These are your pre-thought thoughts. The fact that you summarily d...

Views: 338 Replies: 17

Last Post: May 25, 2011 1:39pm
by js

Reffington

John Taylor Gatto - 'Death by Pedagogy: A Teacher's Polemic Against Inst. Learning'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KlSD0nanco&feature=related

Views: 309 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 24, 2011 11:56am
by Ron Harrison

Reffington

Spelling it out in greater detail for Ron Harrison, who is confused.

Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad

Views: 221 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 24, 2011 9:24am
by Ron Harrison

16 tips for beginning homeschoolers

http://lewrockwell.com/spl3/tips-beginning-homeschoolers.html My Top 16 Tips for Beginning Homeschoolers The Survival Mom Taking on the education of your children is a daunting task, and most of us need simple baby steps to get started. Here ar...

Views: 953 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 24, 2011 2:45am
by js

Reffington

I hope this isn't too 'politically incorrect' for this forum

http://www.usccb.org/jphd/economiclife/pdf/economic_justice_for_all.pdf Economic Justice for All: Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy 1986 United States Catholic Bishops

Views: 319 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 24, 2011 2:40am
by js

Reffington

Robert Reich on Lockheed Martin and government contractors' political spending

of taxpayer dollars: Why We Need to Rein in Government Contractors That Use Taxpayer Money for Political Advantage

Views: 242 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 23, 2011 9:30pm
by Reffington

Reffington

Chapter 2, Underground, Participatory Democracy Put To The Sword

Participatory Democracy Put To The Sword i.e., found dead on the classroom floor.

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 23, 2011 5:27pm
by Ron Harrison

Reffington

Publishers as partners in literacy

Publishers as partners in literacy http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/19/publishers-as-partners-in-literacy/

Views: 307 Replies: 28

Last Post: May 23, 2011 10:33am
by Ron Harrison

Reffington

Think of all the parents with kids being damaged in public schools

They may stumble upon Gatto's books and perhaps this forum. Their kids may be dosed with brain-damaging substances such as Ritalin or Adderall. Their kids may not learn how to read or write or do math or science or learn the humanities or anything else. Their kids ma...

Views: 360 Replies: 24

Last Post: May 23, 2011 10:27am
by Ron Harrison

How to avoid being manipulated (group dynamics)

http://www.thenewamerican.com/opinion /sam-blumenfeld/7487-how-to-avoid-being -manipulated-by-left-wing-experts to Avoid Being Manipulated by Left-Wing Experts Written by Sam Blumenfeld Monday, 16 May 2011 11:36 Have you ever wondered what goes on...

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Last Post: May 23, 2011 5:02am
by js

Reffington

Take Back Your Education, by John Taylor Gatto, yes! magazine

yes!

Views: 368 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 22, 2011 3:08pm
by Reffington

Reffington

Ayn Rand: Taxation is theft.

Who'd a thunk we'd find Rand promoted on John Taylor Gatto's education forum, and that people who don't agree with Rand that taxation is theft would be called humanity, baby and family hating state lovers? But here we have it, Ayn Rand's belief that taxation is th...

Views: 276 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 22, 2011 2:44pm
by Ron Harrison

Teachers cheating in DC

http://conservativeblogscentral. blogspot.com/2011/05/dc-teachers -help-students-cheat.html

Views: 214 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 22, 2011 1:33pm
by js

Craig

JTG's Red Ice Radio interview, May 2011/feedback

Hello Mr Taylor Gatto and all here I wanted to say how inspiring I found your interview on RIR the other day. Thank you so much for having the courage to speak out. As a former student, then teacher, senior education executive and director, I am in complete agr...

Views: 212 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 22, 2011 10:01am
by Reffington

Ron Harrison

A musical interlude

Folks, I think you may like this. The more attention you pay to the words the better it gets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBRu1pKMz2Y Ron

Views: 160 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 22, 2011 6:22am
by Ron Harrison

Reffington

js's benevolent vision of society: I've got mine. You go get yours.

And vote for the constitutionalist, the OB/GYN candidate who hasn't managed to keep his theocratic views out of congressional politics with his repeatedly introduced Sanctity of Life Act. You're kind of cute when you make Nazi eeeeekkkkkk noises and let that stan...

Views: 276 Replies: 30

Last Post: May 21, 2011 4:08pm
by js

Another AGW alarmist jumps off the bandwagon

Citing bad science of the global warmer-now "climate change" crowd. http://hotair.com/archives/2011/05/15 /former-alarmist-scientist-says -anthropogenic-global-warming-agw -based-on-false-science/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium =twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A...

Views: 237 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 21, 2011 12:12am
by js

The Sheeple Quiz

http://lewrockwell.com/adams -m/adams-m18.1.html

Views: 248 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 21, 2011 12:07am
by js

Dave

Harold Camping and his May 21 prediction

Just want everyone to know that Harold Camping is a false prophet, and that no true, Bible-believing Christian believes the garbage that he puts out. I say this because it concerns me that non-believers tend to tar us believers with the same brush that they tar th...

Views: 252 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 20, 2011 1:20pm
by Dave

Reffington

The greatest film ever sold

Greatest Ever! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Ng2P3zxfM&feature=youtu.be

Views: 241 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 20, 2011 10:34am
by Reffington

Percy D.

A favor please...

For those of us reading by cell phone, could y'all please make your web links live? Thanks much! Btw Ron, I owe you a reply to a previous thread thanks.

Views: 273 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 19, 2011 8:31pm
by Percy D.

Reffington

College kids getting hooked on Adderall in effort to boost their grades

Adderall http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp=43091112�

Views: 197 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 19, 2011 5:16pm
by Reffington

Reffington

CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES: THE TYRANNY OF COMPULSORY SCHOOLING, by John Taylor Gatto

http://www.fourcornersdailypost.com/UserFiles/File/2008/28Confederacy2.pdf

Views: 376 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 19, 2011 3:42pm
by Reffington

Frightwig

A great prank!

Leave an empty pair of shoes in front of your favorite fundamentalist church this Saturday.

Views: 204 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 19, 2011 10:51am
by Frightwig

Reffington

NIH Grants and Academic Ghostwriting

AHRP

Views: 158 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 19, 2011 8:22am
by Reffington