Almost every page of Democracy in Chains, Nancy MacLean’s remarkable book/exposé about the stealth plan to disrupt current politics by privatizing Social Security, Medicare, and education makes my head spin. But I keep plodding along, morbidly fascinated by how much of today's evil can be traced …
EDUCATION’S COVERT APARTEID
(Part 1 of 3 posts) Most people concerned about education today (teachers, parents, and students) admit this country uses at least two systems, which they usually define as public vs. private schools. But the vast majority believe both systems have the same goal, preparing students for …
ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND GODLY COMMUNISM
If you want to find out whether or not “America,” (i.e., The United States) is truly the land of equal opportunity, watch what happens to group or family dynamics when you propose a very simple plan: Make it illegal to inherit money! Maybe a limited amount of “wealth” could be passed on …
ON FREE SPEECH AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
My husband and I have lived in a limited-equity apartment complex for 36 years. It’s a terrific deal - low monthly maintenance costs in one of the country’s most expensive housing markets. We share ownership of the property with 25 other residents. When we leave we must sell back our share. …
IS COLLEGE THE ONLY GATEWAY TO THE MIDDLE CLASS?
In his Sept 1, 2014 LinkedIn blog post “Back To College, The Only Gateway to the Middle Class,” Professor and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich analyzed Germany’s option of free world-class technical education keeps its economy at the forefront of precision manufacturing and applied …
