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In reply to the discussion: BACKFIRED: Louisiana GOP Angry That Muslims Can Use School Vouchers [View all]suffragette
(12,232 posts)205. Never forget that Friedman viewed the destruction of New Orleans as an "opportunity."
http://www.naomiklein.org/shock-doctrine/excerpt
"Most New Orleans schools are in ruins," Friedman observed, "as are the homes of the children who have attended them. The children are now scattered all over the country. This is a tragedy. It is also an opportunity."
That comes from the OP-ED he wrote for the WSJ just 3 months after Katrina. The full article is, of course, behind a pay wall.
Sourcewatch has a page on Friedman's voucher pushing foundation:
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Friedman_Foundation_for_Educational_Choice
And his influence has been global and the destruction from that influence has been global as well.
Good article here on that:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/weekinreview/13goodman.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
I think it's no coincidence that the children are viewed as dollar figures through this lens (the number of vouchers the private schools will receive), then placed in settings that teach certain skills and behaviors (though these are not the skills the schools highlight).
There is teaching and learning going on there, including:
Adherence to fundamentalist thought that promulgates not questioning authority, being uncritical, and valuing doctrine, obedience and exclusivity.
Restriction or complete non-access to materials that would counter or call any of the above into question.
Conditioning to systems and environments that emulate corporate models (the isolated cubicles being a prime example of that)
Scary stuff altogether and the astounding ignorance of proponents such as the politician in your OP just makes it even scarier.
"Most New Orleans schools are in ruins," Friedman observed, "as are the homes of the children who have attended them. The children are now scattered all over the country. This is a tragedy. It is also an opportunity."
That comes from the OP-ED he wrote for the WSJ just 3 months after Katrina. The full article is, of course, behind a pay wall.
Sourcewatch has a page on Friedman's voucher pushing foundation:
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Friedman_Foundation_for_Educational_Choice
And his influence has been global and the destruction from that influence has been global as well.
Good article here on that:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/weekinreview/13goodman.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
I think it's no coincidence that the children are viewed as dollar figures through this lens (the number of vouchers the private schools will receive), then placed in settings that teach certain skills and behaviors (though these are not the skills the schools highlight).
There is teaching and learning going on there, including:
Adherence to fundamentalist thought that promulgates not questioning authority, being uncritical, and valuing doctrine, obedience and exclusivity.
Restriction or complete non-access to materials that would counter or call any of the above into question.
Conditioning to systems and environments that emulate corporate models (the isolated cubicles being a prime example of that)
Scary stuff altogether and the astounding ignorance of proponents such as the politician in your OP just makes it even scarier.
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BACKFIRED: Louisiana GOP Angry That Muslims Can Use School Vouchers [View all]
UnrepentantLiberal
Jul 2012
OP
Couldn't happen to a dumber bunch! They won't understand the reference, though.
freshwest
Jul 2012
#125
Yeah, but you can leave the anachronisms when the Rennaisance Fair is over... Loved that stuff.
freshwest
Jul 2012
#198
I am going to continue advocating for more accurate language when I can.
RadiationTherapy
Jul 2012
#191
Years ago? DECADES ago, you mean. The true reason why Righties hate social welfare
BlueCaliDem
Jul 2012
#58
They've been pushing for years to erode the church/state separation (or pretended it doesn't exist)
Proud Liberal Dem
Jul 2012
#13
Sometimes I wonder if uber religious fundamentalists really do live on another plane of existence.
Initech
Jul 2012
#115
Is there any group of people the GOP doesn't hate besides old white christian men?
Cali_Democrat
Jul 2012
#15
They are correct. Evolution does not exist. OTOH, campy space monsters do. See this:
freshwest
Jul 2012
#149
Rep. Valarie Hodges voted for Madrasses to be subsidized by the State of Louisiana.
Ikonoklast
Jul 2012
#23
I would sue any school district that taught the fundamentals of the Founding
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2012
#26
"Wait ... what? There are other religions besides mine? Are you sure?"
struggle4progress
Jul 2012
#30
"Man is the only animal to have discovered the One True God.....several of them." Mark Twain
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2012
#33
Well, yes, any decent biography of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and several other
LibertyLover
Jul 2012
#197
The newspaper reported that she “mistakenly assumed that ‘religious’ meant ‘Christian.’”
Matariki
Jul 2012
#39
I hope Wickens, Witches, and other alternative religions open schools & use vouchers
Liberal_in_LA
Jul 2012
#51
lol. Thanks. I couldn't for the life of me remember how it was spelled, spelled it phonetically.
Liberal_in_LA
Jul 2012
#105
I believe that if a parent wants to send their child to a religious school, then that is their right
AJTheMan
Jul 2012
#61
The government already funds a child's education it's called public education. Any child may attend
retread
Jul 2012
#101
Okay, this "scandal" isn't really about bigotry at its core but most will see it that way.
TeamPooka
Jul 2012
#88
She used to be a professional Mime but she kept getting stuck in the imaginary box
TeamPooka
Jul 2012
#96
Good god the Republicans are electing some shit-for-brains morons these days!! nt
tpsbmam
Jul 2012
#106
Gosh, if only they could figure out how to establish a particular religion to receive vouchers
tanyev
Jul 2012
#114
OMG! Is Hodges a real person? I mean did a real, elected, person actually SAY that???
progressivebydesign
Jul 2012
#116
This is beautiful. I'm honestly surprised they didn't legislate Christianity.
joshcryer
Jul 2012
#166
now, how on earth could they not see that coming? what on earth would make then think that other
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2012
#168
She makes a great case for the need for appropriate education and critical thinking skills
suffragette
Jul 2012
#183
Never forget that Friedman viewed the destruction of New Orleans as an "opportunity."
suffragette
Jul 2012
#205
Many early Americans were Muslims. Some were freemen, some were slaves. Some fought
alfredo
Jul 2012
#193