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Let’s get even deeper into “libertarianism”
I was delighted with Paul Krugman’s column on “libertarianism.” That is, the Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy. That is, what Nancy MacLean’s terrific historical perspective, “Democracy in Chains,” digs into. The Big Lie. Krugman’s column came just as I … Continue reading
Posted in Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy, Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged " Mont Pelerin Society, Betsy DeVos, Brown v Board of Education, charter schools, Democracy in Chains, for-profit virtual charter schools, Koch Bros final solution to democracy, libertarianism, Nancy MacLean, North Carolina public schools, Paul Krugman
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I got issues: with Betsy DeVos
When I use the word “issue,” I mean issue. Not problem. Nothing petty drives me nuts anymore, not when there’s so much large stuff abounding, but using the word “issue” in place of the word “problem” irritates me. So I’m … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, The god problem, Trumpism
Tagged Betsy DeVos, Department of Education, DeVry College, First Amendment, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Jewish Orthodox schools, Julian Schmoke, separation of church and state
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The god problem: fundamentalist religion, always bad
A fascinating opinion piece in the Times today from Shulem Deen, a guy who grew up a Hasidic Jew, left the cult and now has exposed the wretchedness of it, specifically in its conscientious obstruction to a general, decent education. … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, The god problem
Tagged Betsy DeVos, Hasidic eductiion, Hasidism, public school education, Shulem Deen, Yeshiva education
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