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Our horrible educational system is more the problem then anything else.
Quote: Originally Posted by Jeril Our horrible educational system is more the problem then anything else. A lot of ways we could fix that though neither party will do them. Notably though, haven't our NAEP scores been the same for a long time?
Quote: Originally Posted by Warriorbird A lot of ways we could fix that though neither party will do them. Notably though, haven't our NAEP scores been the same for a long time? Both parties seem rather useless when it comes to solving the real problems of this country.
Quote: Originally Posted by Jeril Both parties seem rather useless when it comes to solving the real problems of this country. That's because the real problems of this country aren't terribly interesting to either of the parties.
Quote: Originally Posted by waywardgs That's because the real problems of this country aren't terribly interesting to either of the parties. That's because the real problems of this country aren't terribly interesting to their constituents. The masses want to be entertained.
Quote: Originally Posted by Warriorbird A lot of ways we could fix that though neither party will do them. Notably though, haven't our NAEP scores been the same for a long time? Since the first assessment in 1971, We've gained a little for 9 and 13 year olds, but the scores for 17 year olds aren't noticeably different.
Quote: Originally Posted by Thondalar That's because the real problems of this country aren't terribly interesting to their constituents. The masses want to be entertained. That's because their real constituents are the handful of private interests who fund their campaigns.
Quote: Originally Posted by Jeril Our horrible educational system is more the problem then anything else. THIS.
Quote: Originally Posted by Jeril Our horrible educational system is more the problem then anything else. Soon, white guilt classes will be just as required as math and English classes..
Quote: Originally Posted by Methais Soon, white guilt classes will be just as required as math and English classes.. Well, you could always counter by teaching a white rage course out of your garage!