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He digs a bigger hole with every nutjob comment Faygo Kid Feb 2012 #1
Indeed! Even Republicans may turn asjr Feb 2012 #5
Don't underestimate the level of crazy in the backwash nxylas Feb 2012 #10
I don't think he's mentally deranged... RoccoR5955 Feb 2012 #22
Please, not before he lands some more body blows Surya Gayatri Feb 2012 #7
Another reason why women have to stay home nobodyspecial Feb 2012 #2
Well, obviously, Ricky is a pre-revolutionary Surya Gayatri Feb 2012 #8
No he's not... RoccoR5955 Feb 2012 #23
These four things fit together perfectly: XemaSab Feb 2012 #67
You've described the circular logic perfectly... Volaris Feb 2012 #80
Whereas HE is stuck in the Middle Ages. LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #3
I think Sanscrotum would love... 47of74 Feb 2012 #6
Rick Sanitarium belongs in a padded cell. DinahMoeHum Feb 2012 #4
Guess who is stuck in "Little House on the Prairie?" Downwinder Feb 2012 #9
Well, it's not Santorum jmowreader Feb 2012 #40
Yes, chervilant Feb 2012 #61
In reality it didn't matter anyway... jmowreader Feb 2012 #78
hmm... chervilant Feb 2012 #82
You know, I think this is an interesting perspective... RevStPatrick Feb 2012 #11
He is right about one thing...they ARE a product of the Industrial Revolution. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #12
That's what I'm talkin' about... RevStPatrick Feb 2012 #13
I agree with that. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #14
Indeed! chervilant Feb 2012 #63
What was the class size in the little red schoolhouse? Downwinder Feb 2012 #16
I agree Joe Shlabotnik Feb 2012 #17
That's because schools only teach for a test, they should RoccoR5955 Feb 2012 #24
And how would a non-public school system help everyone get started? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #26
don't misunderstand me, Joe Shlabotnik Feb 2012 #28
Aren't stereotypes fun....when they benefit your views? joeglow3 Feb 2012 #31
There are many fine Catholic schools. I am not overly concerned about their educational standards. olegramps Feb 2012 #58
How come business has no part in this if they want the "workers of tomorrow"? xtraxritical Feb 2012 #35
excellent point Joe Shlabotnik Feb 2012 #37
oh please, as soon as a Republican starts talking about American History Enrique Feb 2012 #56
Not that it happens often, buy a republican CAN be correct. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #57
Uh huh. But religious homeschooling, that's not "anachronistic." DirkGently Feb 2012 #15
Hiring private tutors =/= homeschooling. wickerwoman Feb 2012 #18
hmm... chervilant Feb 2012 #65
Yet when the man on the street is tested on his Math and Science level, the US beats almost all happyslug Feb 2012 #84
Okay... chervilant Feb 2012 #85
One of the reports I read on Schools was to ask if the school had a PTA or a PTO happyslug Feb 2012 #87
Also, chervilant Feb 2012 #86
Oddly enough, those "factory era" schools are the types that the conservatives zbdent Feb 2012 #19
Many years ago, Brigid Feb 2012 #20
Rick says: 'I am an idiot, vote for me and I will home school my children' Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #21
The current education system usrname Feb 2012 #25
Didn't he mean - IDemo Feb 2012 #27
What he means is that public schools employ UNION workers as teachers OmahaBlueDog Feb 2012 #29
Spam deleted by cyberswede (MIR Team) safghjtykt Feb 2012 #30
I'm confused.... unkachuck Feb 2012 #32
What the big deal, Dems do it all the time Nexus7 Feb 2012 #33
Just how are the unions to blame?? Sadie5 Feb 2012 #39
Pl don't transfer the blame Nexus7 Feb 2012 #43
You are completely mistaken about Chicago proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 #48
Thanks. It is refreshing to hear from someone who actually knows what is happening. olegramps Feb 2012 #59
You're ignoring the main point I made about the union Nexus7 Feb 2012 #72
I have no problem with that proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 #76
For 12 years,... MarianJack Feb 2012 #34
the founding fathers of this country believed in public education madrchsod Feb 2012 #36
LOL Skittles Feb 2012 #38
Keep talking, Ricky boy, Lex Feb 2012 #41
Projection - that's what republicans want, and are doing. Our best are a century beyond that. saras Feb 2012 #42
Go Little Ricky. Be the nominee. Obama/Democrat Landslide. onehandle Feb 2012 #44
IMO education required for the 21st century, heavy in math and the traditional sciences, RKP5637 Feb 2012 #45
So How Does Bashing Factory Workers DallasNE Feb 2012 #46
Privatizing public schools and prisons ProfessionalLeftist Feb 2012 #47
Time to move into the Sweatshop Era. nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2012 #49
The Ayatollah Santorum, Holy Leader of the American Right, has spoken. pangaia Feb 2012 #50
Truthfully, I don't see any need for Arne Duncan to step down..... Smarmie Doofus Feb 2012 #51
Ding ding ding! Most useful post in thread saras Feb 2012 #54
Yeah, he's such a great example of a well rounded education lunatica Feb 2012 #52
little neighbor hood schools were due to lack of people and transportation Progressive dog Feb 2012 #53
i.e. all those teachers get paid too much Enrique Feb 2012 #55
Fuck you, Frothy. Zoeisright Feb 2012 #60
Wow... chervilant Feb 2012 #62
Romanticizing the 19th century as usual treestar Feb 2012 #64
''and like factories, schools have no place in America--they belong in China!'' yurbud Feb 2012 #66
rick and arne agree. Jakes Progress Feb 2012 #68
Better than being stuck in the dark ages. "Pies lesu Domine. Dona eis requiem" HopeHoops Feb 2012 #69
the Surge-on General recommends .... marasinghe Feb 2012 #83
He attacks "minority" education tooeyeten Feb 2012 #70
hey Rick, get a clue --- the federal gov. does not run schools wordpix Feb 2012 #71
Most presidents homeschooled their children in the White House? SheilaT Feb 2012 #73
home schooling cannot work Kber Feb 2012 #74
Is he running, or just proselytizing? piltdownman Feb 2012 #75
If this guy gets the nomination the R brand will be poison for a generation. Nobody who isn't white Monk06 Feb 2012 #77
I thought no teabagger could ever be crazier than Bachmann but.. workinclasszero Feb 2012 #79
Well! Thank God we're no longer in the modern industrial era! burning rain Feb 2012 #81
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