The 21st Century G.I. Bill and short-sighted 'deficit hawks'
This type of info should be made available immediately. The people should have the final say on whether the GI Bill is passed or not. It is their money and it should be spent where they want to be.
Young people need new lessons about labor unions -- themorningcall.com
Thgere needs to be more emphasis on the education of the young on the need for labor unions. They learn about the necessity of a pledge of allegiance, but know little about the contributions of unions to American life.
Monday! Time to put on the caps you think with (that is assuming you can actually use a hat to think with) the quiz for today is simple and easily checked.
Take out pencils and paper and------
What is meant by the term "New Nationalism"?
Let the rush begin and good luck....
OK it is not Monday...for that was a holiday and now it is back to work....put on your thinking caps, always wanted to say the, and let us begin....
This was a faction within the Dem party in 1835, it was an equal rights faction that seized control of the Dem convention in 1835. What was this faction called and why?
This is one is a bit harder than normal but I have faith in my class....they can do it...good luck
Come on slackers, none of this is rocket science, get on the ball if you want to graduate.
Another Monday, and another quiz.
This Act by the US prohibited ships carrying goods from France and England from entering territorial waters or ports in the US?
Google works, if your are lazy. My mind is all a flutter....what will the answers be.....when you are finished..leave your answer on my desk....and I will get back to you.
I found this quote by accident and it tells so much about the education system in the US.
"War is God"s way of teaching Americans geography" Ambrose Bierce, writer
Just think about it. How many Americans could find Iraq on a map without the war.
OSIM! and will probably have a very limited class, the thrill of learning is waning, oh well, I expected no less.
This week's quiz is another simple one that should give everyone (if they are out there) a feel good opinion on their knowledge of politics and such.
What is the official political definition of "subversive activity"?
Take out a pencil and paper and you may begin. Good luck and keep quiet, I am trying to sleep.
OSIM! Since this has become less popular over the weeks, I will make it as simple as possible, but still it will require thought.
Which American President is a National Hero In South America? Which country and why?
OK class! The word has been spoken, the question awaits. Keep answer simple and to the point and when finished DO NOT AWAKE ME!
One of Bush's many failed policies.
No Child Left Behind.
This was the Bush educational policy. It is scary! By now all have seen the video on youtube of Miss Teen South Carolina ans her answer on why American students are not as proficient in geography as other nations. In case you are in the dark, her answer was a shortage of maps. Since she is 17 yrs old, that makes her a product of the Bush educational policy.
Another scary thing pertaining to the Bush policy is the ad for a company that lends students money for college. The ad points out that a lot of students fall short of the required monies for college The ad gives a multiple choice question with answers. The answers are:
A--search couch for loose change.
B--sell a kidney
C--play the lottery
D--call said company for a loan.
It is so bad that the ad guy gives the correct answer of D. It is an ad for a company and the company's name is one of the answers and yet they have to give the correct answer. Does not bid well for the "No Child Left Behind" program.
Does not say too much for the intelligence of the grads that will move on to college. Keep in mind these will be our future leaders. If that does not scare you then you are a product of the Bush educational policies.
CHUQ
Note: since I wrote this they have changed the answers a bit. Apparently, someone tried to sell a kidney to go college. Now the "B" answer is sell ad space on his body. Again must they be reminded that the answer would be "D"? It is an ad for "said " company for God's sake.
