1895 8th Grade Final

This came in via e-mail.  Although I haven’t verified, it seems plausible.

This is why we grew into the greatest Nation in the World. 1895 8th grade final exam

  What it took to get an 8th grade education in 1895…

Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents . . . → Read More: 1895 8th Grade Final

Beginnings of American Socialism in Public Education? – Patriot Update

“In the United States, socialism was prominent in the thinking of rationalistic New England and Northern reformers.  For example, the first “free” public schools were established by Unitarian socialists who wanted to use them as a vehicle for undermining Christianity, changing America’s cultural values, and promoting the acceptance of socialism.  This was a brilliant . . . → Read More: Beginnings of American Socialism in Public Education? – Patriot Update

The ” Greedy Rich “

If you are like me, you are absolutely sick and disgusted with the “Occupy” movements here in the US and abroad. The people attending all of these events advocate the confiscation of wealth from “the greedy rich” and “the evil corporations”. Even worse than their ridiculous demands are the fact that the Political Left, . . . → Read More: The ” Greedy Rich “

Solyndra : That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen

Frederic Bastiat

Frederic Bastiat

Recently, I’ve discovered the writings of economist Frederic Bastiat and they are very timely and very relevant.  One of his better known essays is entitled “That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen”.  In it, he uses stories to illustrate various . . . → Read More: Solyndra : That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen

Live At Five with Glenn Curry on AM1240: 9.27.11

Live At Five with Glenn Curry on AM1240: 9.27.11.

 

Are we living in a cycle? A 200 to 250 year cycle? That was the question we asked Dr. Shannon Brooks, who teaches the Tytler Cycle to his students at Monticello College in Utah. Several callers chimed in, plus we had a short conversation . . . → Read More: Live At Five with Glenn Curry on AM1240: 9.27.11

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