• OUR DAILY OLDIES: DURING THE BRITISH INVASION, ONE OF THE FEW NON BRITISH EUROPEAN GROUPS THAT HAD AT LEAST ONE HIT ON AMERICAN RADIO, WAS LOS BRAVOS, FROM SPAIN BUT THE LEAD SINGER OF THE GROUP WAS FROM GERMANY. ENJOY THIS MUSICAL JEWEL FROM THE PAST!
    OUR DAILY OLDIES: DURING THE BRITISH INVASION, ONE OF THE FEW NON BRITISH EUROPEAN GROUPS THAT HAD AT LEAST ONE HIT ON AMERICAN RADIO, WAS LOS BRAVOS, FROM SPAIN BUT THE LEAD SINGER OF THE GROUP WAS FROM GERMANY. ENJOY THIS MUSICAL JEWEL FROM THE PAST!
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  • Pre-Columbian Era
    Indigenous Inhabitants: Patagonia was originally inhabited by several indigenous groups, including the Mapuche, Tehuelche, and Selk'nam (Ona). These groups had rich cultural traditions and adapted to the diverse and often harsh environments of the region.
    Archaeological Evidence: Sites like Cueva de las Manos, with its ancient hand paintings, provide evidence of human presence dating back thousands of years.
    European Exploration and Colonization
    Ferdinand Magellan: The Portuguese explorer, sailing for Spain, was the first European to navigate the strait that now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan, in 1520.
    Sir Francis Drake: The English privateer navigated the southern tip of South America via the Drake Passage in the late 16th century.
    Early Settlements: European settlements began to establish in the 19th century, primarily driven by explorers, missionaries, and later settlers looking for new land.
    Modern Era
    Territorial Disputes: During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Argentina and Chile had several disputes over the boundaries of Patagonia, which were eventually resolved through treaties and arbitration.
    Economic Development: The region's economy historically relied on sheep farming, but tourism, oil extraction, and natural gas production have become significant economic drivers.
    Geography of Patagonia
    Patagonia is renowned for its dramatic and diverse landscapes, which include:

    The Andes Mountains
    Western Patagonia: Characterized by the southern Andes, this area includes:
    Glaciers: Such as Perito Moreno Glacier.
    Lakes: Including Lake Argentino and Lake Nahuel Huapi.
    Fjords and Temperate Rainforests: Found in the coastal areas of Chilean Patagonia.
    Eastern Patagonia
    Steppes and Deserts: The Patagonian steppe is a vast, arid plateau that stretches across much of the region. It's known for its dry, windy conditions and sparse vegetation.
    Tablelands: Elevated, flat areas that are a significant feature of the Patagonian landscape.
    Coastal Regions
    Pacific Coast: Features dramatic fjords and is less populated due to its rugged terrain and challenging climate.
    Atlantic Coast: Home to significant wildlife reserves, including Península Valdés, known for its marine life like whales, seals, and penguins.
    Southern Patagonia
    Tierra del Fuego: An archipelago at the southern tip of South America, divided between Argentina and Chile, known for its rugged landscapes and Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.
    Strait of Magellan: A natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
    Beagle Channel: Another significant navigational route.
    Drake Passage: The body of water between South America's southern tip and Antarctica, known for its rough seas.
    Climate
    Varied Climates: Ranges from the humid, temperate climates of the western fjords and rainforests to the arid, windy steppes of the east.
    Glacial Influence: The presence of numerous glaciers influences the climate, particularly in the southern Andes.
    Flora and Fauna
    Unique Ecosystems: Includes diverse species such as guanacos, rheas, Andean condors, and a variety of marine life.
    Protected Areas: National parks like Torres del Paine in Chile and Los Glaciares in Argentina protect vast tracts of wilderness and are popular destinations for ecotourism.
    Human Geography
    Population Centers: Major cities include Bariloche, Comodoro Rivadavia, and Río Gallegos in Argentina, and Punta Arenas in Chile.
    Economic Activities: Sheep farming, oil and gas extraction, fishing, and increasingly, tourism, particularly ecotourism and adventure tourism.
    Patagonia's history and geography combine to create a region of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and significant economic importance. Its vast, unspoiled landscapes continue to draw adventurers, nature lovers, and those interested in its unique cultural and historical background.

    Pre-Columbian Era Indigenous Inhabitants: Patagonia was originally inhabited by several indigenous groups, including the Mapuche, Tehuelche, and Selk'nam (Ona). These groups had rich cultural traditions and adapted to the diverse and often harsh environments of the region. Archaeological Evidence: Sites like Cueva de las Manos, with its ancient hand paintings, provide evidence of human presence dating back thousands of years. European Exploration and Colonization Ferdinand Magellan: The Portuguese explorer, sailing for Spain, was the first European to navigate the strait that now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan, in 1520. Sir Francis Drake: The English privateer navigated the southern tip of South America via the Drake Passage in the late 16th century. Early Settlements: European settlements began to establish in the 19th century, primarily driven by explorers, missionaries, and later settlers looking for new land. Modern Era Territorial Disputes: During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Argentina and Chile had several disputes over the boundaries of Patagonia, which were eventually resolved through treaties and arbitration. Economic Development: The region's economy historically relied on sheep farming, but tourism, oil extraction, and natural gas production have become significant economic drivers. Geography of Patagonia Patagonia is renowned for its dramatic and diverse landscapes, which include: The Andes Mountains Western Patagonia: Characterized by the southern Andes, this area includes: Glaciers: Such as Perito Moreno Glacier. Lakes: Including Lake Argentino and Lake Nahuel Huapi. Fjords and Temperate Rainforests: Found in the coastal areas of Chilean Patagonia. Eastern Patagonia Steppes and Deserts: The Patagonian steppe is a vast, arid plateau that stretches across much of the region. It's known for its dry, windy conditions and sparse vegetation. Tablelands: Elevated, flat areas that are a significant feature of the Patagonian landscape. Coastal Regions Pacific Coast: Features dramatic fjords and is less populated due to its rugged terrain and challenging climate. Atlantic Coast: Home to significant wildlife reserves, including Península Valdés, known for its marine life like whales, seals, and penguins. Southern Patagonia Tierra del Fuego: An archipelago at the southern tip of South America, divided between Argentina and Chile, known for its rugged landscapes and Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Strait of Magellan: A natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Beagle Channel: Another significant navigational route. Drake Passage: The body of water between South America's southern tip and Antarctica, known for its rough seas. Climate Varied Climates: Ranges from the humid, temperate climates of the western fjords and rainforests to the arid, windy steppes of the east. Glacial Influence: The presence of numerous glaciers influences the climate, particularly in the southern Andes. Flora and Fauna Unique Ecosystems: Includes diverse species such as guanacos, rheas, Andean condors, and a variety of marine life. Protected Areas: National parks like Torres del Paine in Chile and Los Glaciares in Argentina protect vast tracts of wilderness and are popular destinations for ecotourism. Human Geography Population Centers: Major cities include Bariloche, Comodoro Rivadavia, and Río Gallegos in Argentina, and Punta Arenas in Chile. Economic Activities: Sheep farming, oil and gas extraction, fishing, and increasingly, tourism, particularly ecotourism and adventure tourism. Patagonia's history and geography combine to create a region of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and significant economic importance. Its vast, unspoiled landscapes continue to draw adventurers, nature lovers, and those interested in its unique cultural and historical background.
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  • OUR DAILY OLDIES: WHEN I STARTED THIS SECTION, I PROMISED OLDIES AND RARITIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. IN THE 1960s WE HAD A BRITISH INVASION IN AMERICA. MANY OF THE TOP 40 MOST POPULAR SONGS IN RADIO WERE BY BRITISH GROUPS AND PERFORMERS, THE BEATLES BEING IN THE FIRST PLACES. ALONG WITH THE BRITISH, A FEW, NOT MANY GROUPS, FROM OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HAD AT LEAST ONE HIT SONG IN AMERICAN RADIO, LIKE 'LOS BRAVOS' FROM SPAIN WITH 'BLACK IS BLACK' OR 'SHOCKING BLUE' FROM THE NEDERLANDS WITH 'VENUS', BUT BEYOND THAT, WE DIDN'T KNOW MUCH FROM THE MUSICAL WORLD IN THE REST OF THE WORLD, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES UNTIL 1967 WITH THE SUCCESS OF MIRIAM MAKEBA FROM SOUTH AFRICA WHO OPENED THE WAY FOR MORE AFRICAN PERFORMERS. IN EUROPE IT WASN'T A BRITISH INVASION BUT THEY CALLED "THE PRODIGIOUS DECADE" WHEN THE BEST MUSIC OF ALL TIMES WAS PRODUCED IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES. THERE WERE VERY GOOD EUROPEAN GROUPS THAT NEVER MADE IT TO AMERICAN RADIO, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES. ONE OF THOSE GROUPS THAT MADE GREAT ROCK AND ROLL WAS 'LOS HURACANES' FROM SPAIN AND TODAY I'M GIVING YOU A SAMPLE OF THEIR MUSIC. ENJOY IT!
    OUR DAILY OLDIES: WHEN I STARTED THIS SECTION, I PROMISED OLDIES AND RARITIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. IN THE 1960s WE HAD A BRITISH INVASION IN AMERICA. MANY OF THE TOP 40 MOST POPULAR SONGS IN RADIO WERE BY BRITISH GROUPS AND PERFORMERS, THE BEATLES BEING IN THE FIRST PLACES. ALONG WITH THE BRITISH, A FEW, NOT MANY GROUPS, FROM OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HAD AT LEAST ONE HIT SONG IN AMERICAN RADIO, LIKE 'LOS BRAVOS' FROM SPAIN WITH 'BLACK IS BLACK' OR 'SHOCKING BLUE' FROM THE NEDERLANDS WITH 'VENUS', BUT BEYOND THAT, WE DIDN'T KNOW MUCH FROM THE MUSICAL WORLD IN THE REST OF THE WORLD, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES UNTIL 1967 WITH THE SUCCESS OF MIRIAM MAKEBA FROM SOUTH AFRICA WHO OPENED THE WAY FOR MORE AFRICAN PERFORMERS. IN EUROPE IT WASN'T A BRITISH INVASION BUT THEY CALLED "THE PRODIGIOUS DECADE" WHEN THE BEST MUSIC OF ALL TIMES WAS PRODUCED IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES. THERE WERE VERY GOOD EUROPEAN GROUPS THAT NEVER MADE IT TO AMERICAN RADIO, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES. ONE OF THOSE GROUPS THAT MADE GREAT ROCK AND ROLL WAS 'LOS HURACANES' FROM SPAIN AND TODAY I'M GIVING YOU A SAMPLE OF THEIR MUSIC. ENJOY IT!
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  • The Dangers of Canola Oil:

    In today’s health climate, where misinformation abounds and traditional media often falls short, I’ve turned to unconventional health knowledge from less mainstream sources. This exploration was spurred by my skepticism towards the conventional medical industry, especially during recent global health crises, leading to some profoundly positive changes in my health regimen. One pivotal change was eliminating industrial seed oils from my diet, which resulted in losing 30 pounds, eradicating bodily inflammation, and enhancing my overall vitality.

    The Problem with Industrial Seed Oils

    Industrial seed oils like soybean, canola, and corn oil became staples in early 20th-century kitchens due to their affordability and mass availability. Originally used in margarine as cheaper alternatives to animal fats, these oils are not naturally derived from their seeds, which require chemical treatment and high-pressure, high-temperature processing to extract the oil. Such methods degrade their quality and introduce toxins such as hexane—a chemical also used in glue and paint thinners.

    Canola Oil: A Modern Invention

    Canola oil, commonly found in our pantries, has a background worthy of attention. Developed in Canada during the 1970s from the rapeseed plant, it was first utilized as a high-temperature lubricant for diesel engines. Through genetic modification and chemical processing, canola oil was adapted for consumption by reducing harmful erucic acid levels. However, despite its adaptability for food, its origins as an engine lubricant raise significant concerns about its suitability for dietary use.

    Health Risks of Consuming Seed Oils

    The health impacts of consuming these heavily refined oils are concerning. High levels of omega-6 fatty acids and a disproportionate omega-6 to omega-3 ratio contribute to chronic inflammation, underlying numerous health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. These oils are also prone to oxidation, creating harmful free radicals and lipid peroxides that can damage cellular structures and potentially lead to cancer and other serious health issues. Furthermore, they can obstruct the absorption of vital nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K.

    Healthier Alternatives to Seed Oils

    Rather than relying on industrial seed oils, switching to natural, unprocessed fats is advisable. Historical staples like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and animal-based fats such as butter and lard offer richer nutrient profiles and are more stable when cooked. These natural fats provide essential vitamins and are better balanced in omega fatty acids, supporting overall health and reducing inflammation.

    Transitioning away from industrial seed oils to these traditional fats has been one of the most impactful health decisions I’ve made. By exploring alternative health perspectives and questioning mainstream narratives, I’ve gained insights that have significantly benefited my personal health and wellness. This journey underscores the importance of being proactive and informed about the choices we make concerning our diet and health.
    The Dangers of Canola Oil: In today’s health climate, where misinformation abounds and traditional media often falls short, I’ve turned to unconventional health knowledge from less mainstream sources. This exploration was spurred by my skepticism towards the conventional medical industry, especially during recent global health crises, leading to some profoundly positive changes in my health regimen. One pivotal change was eliminating industrial seed oils from my diet, which resulted in losing 30 pounds, eradicating bodily inflammation, and enhancing my overall vitality. The Problem with Industrial Seed Oils Industrial seed oils like soybean, canola, and corn oil became staples in early 20th-century kitchens due to their affordability and mass availability. Originally used in margarine as cheaper alternatives to animal fats, these oils are not naturally derived from their seeds, which require chemical treatment and high-pressure, high-temperature processing to extract the oil. Such methods degrade their quality and introduce toxins such as hexane—a chemical also used in glue and paint thinners. Canola Oil: A Modern Invention Canola oil, commonly found in our pantries, has a background worthy of attention. Developed in Canada during the 1970s from the rapeseed plant, it was first utilized as a high-temperature lubricant for diesel engines. Through genetic modification and chemical processing, canola oil was adapted for consumption by reducing harmful erucic acid levels. However, despite its adaptability for food, its origins as an engine lubricant raise significant concerns about its suitability for dietary use. Health Risks of Consuming Seed Oils The health impacts of consuming these heavily refined oils are concerning. High levels of omega-6 fatty acids and a disproportionate omega-6 to omega-3 ratio contribute to chronic inflammation, underlying numerous health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. These oils are also prone to oxidation, creating harmful free radicals and lipid peroxides that can damage cellular structures and potentially lead to cancer and other serious health issues. Furthermore, they can obstruct the absorption of vital nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K. Healthier Alternatives to Seed Oils Rather than relying on industrial seed oils, switching to natural, unprocessed fats is advisable. Historical staples like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and animal-based fats such as butter and lard offer richer nutrient profiles and are more stable when cooked. These natural fats provide essential vitamins and are better balanced in omega fatty acids, supporting overall health and reducing inflammation. Transitioning away from industrial seed oils to these traditional fats has been one of the most impactful health decisions I’ve made. By exploring alternative health perspectives and questioning mainstream narratives, I’ve gained insights that have significantly benefited my personal health and wellness. This journey underscores the importance of being proactive and informed about the choices we make concerning our diet and health.
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  • OUR DAILY OLDIES: OUR OLD SONG TODAY IS 'BEND ME, SHAPE ME' BY A GROUP CALLED 'AMERICAN BREED' WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF THE VERSION FROM SPAIN BY LOS ANGELES. ENJOY IT!
    OUR DAILY OLDIES: OUR OLD SONG TODAY IS 'BEND ME, SHAPE ME' BY A GROUP CALLED 'AMERICAN BREED' WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF THE VERSION FROM SPAIN BY LOS ANGELES. ENJOY IT!
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  • Imagine watching this and telling yourself “Nice job! Well done! We should reward these barbarians with a state!”

    This is what Ireland , Norway , and Spain did

    Watching the nightmarish video of 5 Jewish teenagers being bloodies and in underwear after being raped and beaten and tortured by 30 monstrous Palestinian Hamas terrorists - and knowing that Biden regime is pressuring Israel to agree to give them a state and threatening them with cutting arms shipment to defeat Hamas and Ireland and Norway and Spain giving them a state next to the Jewish state to continue thier slaughter of Jews

    Any sane person will be devastated and shattered by this footage. Innocent young angels surrounded by demons. Literally no words to describe this horror. I cannot imagine how terrified these poor girls must have been.
    Imagine watching this and telling yourself “Nice job! Well done! We should reward these barbarians with a state!” This is what Ireland 🇮🇪, Norway 🇳🇴, and Spain 🇪🇸 did Watching the nightmarish video of 5 Jewish teenagers being bloodies and in underwear after being raped and beaten and tortured by 30 monstrous Palestinian Hamas terrorists - and knowing that Biden regime is pressuring Israel to agree to give them a state and threatening them with cutting arms shipment to defeat Hamas and Ireland and Norway and Spain giving them a state next to the Jewish state to continue thier slaughter of Jews Any sane person will be devastated and shattered by this footage. Innocent young angels surrounded by demons. Literally no words to describe this horror. I cannot imagine how terrified these poor girls must have been.
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  • THE ORIGIN OF COMPULSORY SCHOOLING

    “In our dream we have limitless resources, and the people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hand. The present educational conventions fade from our minds; and, unhampered by tradition, we work our own good will upon a grateful and responsive rural folk. We shall not try to make these people or any of their children into philosophers or men of learning or of science. We are not to raise up among them authors, orators, poets, or men of letters. We shall not search for embryo great artists, painters, musicians. Nor will we cherish even the humbler ambition to raise up from among them lawyers, doctors, preachers, statesmen, of whom we now have ample supply.”

    - Rev. Frederick T. Gates, Business Advisor to John D. Rockefeller Sr., 1913 [1]

    The current American school system took root around the turn of the century. In 1903, John D. Rockefeller founded the General Education Board, which provided major funding for schools across the country and was especially active in promoting the State-controlled public school movement.


    Rockefeller Education Board, 1915

    The General Education Board was not interested in encouraging critical thinking. Rather, its focus was on organizing children and creating reliable, predictable, obedient citizens. As award-winning former teacher John Gatto puts it, “school was looked upon from the first part of the 20th Century as a branch of industry and a tool of governance.” The Rockefellers, along with other financial elite and their philanthropic organizations (such as the Gates, Carnegies, and Vanderbilts) have been able to mold society by funding and pushing compulsory state schooling for the masses.

    Here’s a timeline to show the radical shift in education and the influence of the financial elite.

    Pre 1840: Literacy Rates High, Schools Predominantly Private and Locally Controlled

    Up until the 1840’s, the American school system was mainly private, decentralized, and home schooling was common. Americans were well educated and literacy rates were high.

    1852: Massachusetts Passes First Mandatory Attendance Law

    1902: John D. Rockefeller Creates the General Education Board

    At the ultimate cost of $129 million, the General Education Board provided major funding for schools across the nation and was very influential in shaping the current school system.

    1905: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is Founded

    1906: NEA Becomes a Federally Chartered Association

    1913: Frederick T. Gates, Director of Charity for the Rockefeller Foundation, Writes “In our dream…the people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hand”

    Frederick T. Gates wrote in The Country School of Tomorrow, Occasional Papers Number 1:

    “In our dream we have limitless resources, and the people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hand. The present educational conventions fade from our minds; and, unhampered by tradition, we work our own good will upon a grateful and responsive rural folk. We shall not try to make these people or any of their children into philosophers or men of learning or of science. We are not to raise up among them authors, orators, poets, or men of letters. We shall not search for embryo great artists, painters, musicians. Nor will we cherish even the humbler ambition to raise up from among them lawyers, doctors, preachers, statesmen, of whom we now have ample supply.”

    1914: National Education Association (NEA) Alarmed by the Activity of the Carnegie and Rockefeller Foundations

    At an annual meeting in St. Paul Minnesota, a resolution was passed by the Normal School Section of the NEA. An excerpt stated:

    “We view with alarm the activity of the Carnegie and Rockefeller Foundations — agencies not in any way responsible to the people — in their efforts to control the policies of our State educational institutions, to fashion after their conception and to standardize our courses of study, and to surround the institutions with conditions which menace true academic freedom and defeat the primary purpose of democracy as heretofore preserved inviolate in our common schools, normal schools, and universities.”

    1917: NEA Reorganizes and Moves to Washington DC

    The NEA is the largest labor union in the U.S., representing public school teachers and other school faculty and staff. It generally opposes merit pay, school vouchers, accountability reforms, and more.

    1918: Every State Requires Students to Complete Elementary School

    1932: “Eight Year Study” — Largely funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and the General Education Board

    This laid the groundwork for education reform and the schooling system we have today.

    1946: Rockefeller Foundation grants the General Education Board $7.5 billion

    1953: Reece Committee of the US House of Representatives Reveals Agenda of Carnegie Endowment and Rockefeller Foundation on Education

    “It seems incredible that the trustees of typically American fortune-created foundations should have permitted them to be used to finance ideas and practices incompatible with the fundamental concepts of our Constitution. Yet there seems evidence that this may have occurred.”

    -Norman Dodd, Director of Research, Special Committee to Investigate Tax-Exempt Foundations, 1954 [2]

    1968: Edith Roosevelt’s Article “The Foundation Machine” Indicts Carnegie Funded Textbooks

    Carnegie funded “Programmed Textbooks” were distributed to “culturally deprived areas.” Edith Roosevelt stated that “these young children are being indoctrinated with a pattern of anti-social ideas that will completely and violently alienate them from the mainstream of American middle-class values.”

    1979: US Department of Education Created

    1986: Carnegie Teaching Panel Charts New Teacher Framework & Provides $900,000 in Grants for Reforms

    2003: 14% of American Adults are Illiterate

    The National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) administered tests which revealed 14% of US residents would have extreme difficulty with reading and written comprehension. In 2003, some 30 million American adults had Below Basic prose literacy, 27 million had Below Basic document literacy, and 46 million had Below Basic quantitative literacy.

    Related Links:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_education_in_the_United_States

    http://www.wealthbuildingcourse.com/devastating-effect-education-system-wealth.html

    http://www.schoolandstate.org/Case/case1.htm

    http://www.deliberatedumbingdown.com/

    [1] Frederick T. Gates, “The Country School of Tomorrow,” Occasional Papers, no.1 (New York: General Education Board, 1913), p. 6.

    [2] http://www.scribd.com/doc/3768227/Dodd-Report-to-the-Reece-Committee-on-Foundations-1954

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
    https://t1mproject.medium.com/the-origin-of-compulsory-schooling-cbef6a07777d
    THE ORIGIN OF COMPULSORY SCHOOLING “In our dream we have limitless resources, and the people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hand. The present educational conventions fade from our minds; and, unhampered by tradition, we work our own good will upon a grateful and responsive rural folk. We shall not try to make these people or any of their children into philosophers or men of learning or of science. We are not to raise up among them authors, orators, poets, or men of letters. We shall not search for embryo great artists, painters, musicians. Nor will we cherish even the humbler ambition to raise up from among them lawyers, doctors, preachers, statesmen, of whom we now have ample supply.” - Rev. Frederick T. Gates, Business Advisor to John D. Rockefeller Sr., 1913 [1] The current American school system took root around the turn of the century. In 1903, John D. Rockefeller founded the General Education Board, which provided major funding for schools across the country and was especially active in promoting the State-controlled public school movement. Rockefeller Education Board, 1915 The General Education Board was not interested in encouraging critical thinking. Rather, its focus was on organizing children and creating reliable, predictable, obedient citizens. As award-winning former teacher John Gatto puts it, “school was looked upon from the first part of the 20th Century as a branch of industry and a tool of governance.” The Rockefellers, along with other financial elite and their philanthropic organizations (such as the Gates, Carnegies, and Vanderbilts) have been able to mold society by funding and pushing compulsory state schooling for the masses. Here’s a timeline to show the radical shift in education and the influence of the financial elite. Pre 1840: Literacy Rates High, Schools Predominantly Private and Locally Controlled Up until the 1840’s, the American school system was mainly private, decentralized, and home schooling was common. Americans were well educated and literacy rates were high. 1852: Massachusetts Passes First Mandatory Attendance Law 1902: John D. Rockefeller Creates the General Education Board At the ultimate cost of $129 million, the General Education Board provided major funding for schools across the nation and was very influential in shaping the current school system. 1905: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is Founded 1906: NEA Becomes a Federally Chartered Association 1913: Frederick T. Gates, Director of Charity for the Rockefeller Foundation, Writes “In our dream…the people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hand” Frederick T. Gates wrote in The Country School of Tomorrow, Occasional Papers Number 1: “In our dream we have limitless resources, and the people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hand. The present educational conventions fade from our minds; and, unhampered by tradition, we work our own good will upon a grateful and responsive rural folk. We shall not try to make these people or any of their children into philosophers or men of learning or of science. We are not to raise up among them authors, orators, poets, or men of letters. We shall not search for embryo great artists, painters, musicians. Nor will we cherish even the humbler ambition to raise up from among them lawyers, doctors, preachers, statesmen, of whom we now have ample supply.” 1914: National Education Association (NEA) Alarmed by the Activity of the Carnegie and Rockefeller Foundations At an annual meeting in St. Paul Minnesota, a resolution was passed by the Normal School Section of the NEA. An excerpt stated: “We view with alarm the activity of the Carnegie and Rockefeller Foundations — agencies not in any way responsible to the people — in their efforts to control the policies of our State educational institutions, to fashion after their conception and to standardize our courses of study, and to surround the institutions with conditions which menace true academic freedom and defeat the primary purpose of democracy as heretofore preserved inviolate in our common schools, normal schools, and universities.” 1917: NEA Reorganizes and Moves to Washington DC The NEA is the largest labor union in the U.S., representing public school teachers and other school faculty and staff. It generally opposes merit pay, school vouchers, accountability reforms, and more. 1918: Every State Requires Students to Complete Elementary School 1932: “Eight Year Study” — Largely funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and the General Education Board This laid the groundwork for education reform and the schooling system we have today. 1946: Rockefeller Foundation grants the General Education Board $7.5 billion 1953: Reece Committee of the US House of Representatives Reveals Agenda of Carnegie Endowment and Rockefeller Foundation on Education “It seems incredible that the trustees of typically American fortune-created foundations should have permitted them to be used to finance ideas and practices incompatible with the fundamental concepts of our Constitution. Yet there seems evidence that this may have occurred.” -Norman Dodd, Director of Research, Special Committee to Investigate Tax-Exempt Foundations, 1954 [2] 1968: Edith Roosevelt’s Article “The Foundation Machine” Indicts Carnegie Funded Textbooks Carnegie funded “Programmed Textbooks” were distributed to “culturally deprived areas.” Edith Roosevelt stated that “these young children are being indoctrinated with a pattern of anti-social ideas that will completely and violently alienate them from the mainstream of American middle-class values.” 1979: US Department of Education Created 1986: Carnegie Teaching Panel Charts New Teacher Framework & Provides $900,000 in Grants for Reforms 2003: 14% of American Adults are Illiterate The National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) administered tests which revealed 14% of US residents would have extreme difficulty with reading and written comprehension. In 2003, some 30 million American adults had Below Basic prose literacy, 27 million had Below Basic document literacy, and 46 million had Below Basic quantitative literacy. Related Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_education_in_the_United_States http://www.wealthbuildingcourse.com/devastating-effect-education-system-wealth.html http://www.schoolandstate.org/Case/case1.htm http://www.deliberatedumbingdown.com/ [1] Frederick T. Gates, “The Country School of Tomorrow,” Occasional Papers, no.1 (New York: General Education Board, 1913), p. 6. [2] http://www.scribd.com/doc/3768227/Dodd-Report-to-the-Reece-Committee-on-Foundations-1954 ORIGINAL ARTICLE: https://t1mproject.medium.com/the-origin-of-compulsory-schooling-cbef6a07777d
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  • History
    Norba Caesarina, established in 25 BCE, was a Roman colony located in the province of Lusitania, in what is now modern-day Cáceres, Spain. The late Republic and early Imperial periods. was strategically founded along the Via de la Plata, an important Roman road that connected the north and south of the Iberian Peninsula.
    History Norba Caesarina, established in 25 BCE, was a Roman colony located in the province of Lusitania, in what is now modern-day Cáceres, Spain. The late Republic and early Imperial periods. was strategically founded along the Via de la Plata, an important Roman road that connected the north and south of the Iberian Peninsula.
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  • Media being the media.

    I think they really hate X showing their old clips of lies and deception.

    Their desperation is so obvious. Anything to help the decrepit clown in the WH.

    https://defiantamerica.com/media-trump-echoes-hitier-predicting-a-unified-reich-if-he-wins-but-new-evidence-paints-a-different-picture-screenshot/
    Media being the media. I think they really hate X showing their old clips of lies and deception. Their desperation is so obvious. Anything to help the decrepit clown in the WH. https://defiantamerica.com/media-trump-echoes-hitier-predicting-a-unified-reich-if-he-wins-but-new-evidence-paints-a-different-picture-screenshot/
    DEFIANTAMERICA.COM
    MEDIA: Trump Echoes HitIer, Predicting a "Unified Reich" If he Wins - But New Evidence Paints a Different Picture (Screenshot)
    This is from AP: A video posted to Donald Trump’s account on his social media network Monday included references to a “unified Reich” among hypothetical
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