Soviet Satellite School Brainwashes Teens (The note that floored a jaded political combatant)WOW

Cornell Review ^ | 2/18/2003 | Joseph J. Sabia

[VeniVidiVici]

They are scared, very scared. During the election my daughter who attends college asked me for a Bush Button, but told me she would have to hide it

Isn't multiculturalism a grand thing? A concept that teaches that there is only one way to see things? Kids are taught not to speak-up or else they risk being ostracized. What's even funnier is that the loony left just doesn't see that they've ushered in 1984 on the backs of their programs.

When my son was in 4th grade, his school held mock elections for the 1996 presidential race. Complete with campaign signs, electioneering, etc., he wore a button to school that said Not Clinton (heck, I didn't know he wore it but made me proud).

His teacher made him take it off.

[photogirl]

I also am in this girls place. I attended a anti-anti protest in Grand Rapids MI when Pres. Bush was in town. I made a sign that said Support Our Troops! Many people from the college I attend walked past, shoving us calling us names,etc. I felt so alone, like I was the only student in the whole school who wasn't brainwashed. You can see the photos here:
Operation Infinite FReep: Report from the front lines - Pieceniks in Grand Rapids

[WOSG]

You are not alone, and there is majesty is being right, defending the freedom we enjoy, and standing up for true principles. You can and are on the front lines defending this country, even if you are not in uniform, as long as YOU DEFEND THE PRINCIPLES OF LIFE, LIBERTY AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS THAT OUR NATION WAS FOUNDED ON.

Godspeed... "dont let the bastards get you down"

[philman_36]

Not on subject, but that downward slant isn't a very good sign in regards to the girl's mental state and self view.
It should at least be level across the page. Very dejected indicator.

[Captainpaintball]

Not on subject, but that downward slant isn't a very good sign in regards to the girl's mental state and self view. It should at least be level across the page. Very dejected indicator.

Very good observation. But then again, that is the great strength of radical liberal groupthink--think like everyone else, or be alone. And no one on a college campus wants to be alone.

[philman_36]

Very good observation.
Thanks, just part of it all.
...think like everyone else, or be alone.
I sure don't think like everyone else and I'd rather be alone myself than go along with such groupthink.

[Maelstrom]

I grew up in that area.

No, she was scared.

Had she had a name or address on that note, she knows -- probably from experience, that she would be ostracized, ridiculed, bullied without consequence for the bullies, robbed, as well as see her grades drop by at least a letter grade without respect to consistent grading.

You have no idea what Ithaca is like.

But keep your chin up, the things I've listed are liberals "taking it easy" on her because she's a kid.

[Phantom Lord]

I have absolutely horrible penmanship. My boss will not let me write anything that has to be read by him or anyone else. I must print it out on the computer or send it by email. My writing makes doctors looks like caligraphers. My grammer sucks too. But it doesnt stop me from putting my opinions or observations forward. And I put my name to it.

[Phantom Lord]

Your tag line has caused me to change my tag line for a moment.

[general_re]

My tagline, which I have rightfully stolen from someone else, is available for sale or lease, so cough it up, fella ;)

[ladylib]

I wonder if that girl really wants to be at that school?

[Behind Liberal Lines]

I wonder if that girl really wants to be at that school?

I'm sure some people think that ACS is simply a school for "the gifted," that encourages open thought and creativity and send their kids there not realizing just how bad the indoctrination is.

It should be noted that, in my experience, a lot of Ithaca parents are simply unaware of what is happening or even afraid to take on the schools here. The City is so tied to the educational establishment through Cornell and so many parents work for Cornell, they don't want to say much.

Also, I think some parents who skew liberal--but not THIS liberal--don't want to appear to be "politically incorrect," and even if their heads tell them this is wrong, they refuse to believe it.

[ladylib]

The whole situation is sad.

[dixierose]

I was beaming proud of my 12 year old son yesterday. We were listening to Boortz argue with someone about the Iraq situation. My son looked at me during the next commercial and said, "That Boortz fellow makes a lot of sense." Of course, I never held back in my opinion of Clinton when he was younger; and I never hold back on my opinion of things going on now. Apparantly that sinking in! WHOHOO....people, there is hope.

I'm also lucky that he goes to a fairly conservative,small town public school. Can you believe that the schools here still allow prayer before PTSO meetings and other school related events?? I hope that contines until he graduates.

...now as long as he never hits that rebellious stage! LOL

[EverOnward]

The author is surprised? "It" just hit him?

...talk about being late to the party...

[Tamzee]

One thing that can help is talking about national events and political issues as a family. My 9 and 10 year olds are great Bush fans ;-)