September 18, 200719 yr Last week, someone wondered about Fred Thompson's stance on the issues, well from his website http://www.fred08.com/Principles/PrinciplesSummary.aspx
September 18, 200719 yr Author Education A well-educated citizenry is vital to our security, our economy, and our democracy. Despite the tens of billions of dollars spent on education by Washington each year, and the hundreds of federal education programs now in place, our children are still falling behind, particularly in subjects crucial to the global economy in which we live. At a time when America is behind other developed countries in education excellence, the federal role in education is too intrusive and too bureaucratic, and has become part of the problem. State and local governments are closest to the parents, the kids, and the schools, and best situated to implement changes and innovations that best educate children. I am committed to: Giving parents more choices in education and schools less bureaucracy. Reviewing federal programs for cost-effectiveness, reducing federal mandates, returning education money to the states, and empowering parents by promoting voucher programs, charter schools, and other innovations that enhance education excellence through competition and choice. Encouraging students and teachers to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math—fields that are crucial to our security, competitiveness, and prosperity. Promoting transparency to assess performance, promote accountability, and share innovations in education at all levels.
September 18, 200719 yr How about a candidate that questions the obsolescence of our form of education?
September 18, 200719 yr Author How about a candidate that questions the obsolescence of our form of education? How many will know what he even means here? I don't.
September 18, 200719 yr Author Vouchers? There goes the NEA endorsement. I think that was gone with the R behind his name.
September 18, 200719 yr Author Fred answering the question of fixing the tax code. Video clip. http://fredfile.fred08.com/2007/ask-fred-fixing-the-tax-code/ Thanks dad.
September 18, 200719 yr Author Polling Update The most recent Rasmussen Poll, Fred's numbers continue to rise, while the rest of the field is trailing farther behind: Thompson Giuliani Romney McCain Huckabee 9/13- 9/16 Thompson28 Guiliani19 Romney12 McCain14 Huckabee6 Anyway McCain is the VP candidate for Thompson?
September 19, 200719 yr How about a candidate that questions the obsolescence of our form of education? As in wake up and realize that the majority of our graduates aren't capable of competing in a global market?? What a novel idea...to quote Pink Floyd.."Is there anybody out there?".....Great Post..hhs:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
September 19, 200719 yr Vouchers? There goes the NEA endorsement.If the NEA were more concerned with educating our kids instead of brainwashing the next generation of socialists they wouldn't have to worry about parents seeking alternatives to their shoddy results.
September 19, 200719 yr Author If the NEA were more concerned with educating our kids instead of brainwashing the next generation of socialists they wouldn't have to worry about parents seeking alternatives to their shoddy results. Now easy there big guy, not all public schools are shoddy UNLESS you are referring to the efforts of the NEA then.....
September 19, 200719 yr Now easy there big guy, not all public schools are shoddy UNLESS you are referring to the efforts of the NEA then..... Easy yourself there big guy... I have the utmost respect for 'most' teachers. (Yourself included.) My wife be one. I am referring to the misplaced focus of the NEA on politics and strongarm union tactics rather than what should be their core competency which should be educating young minds to compete with the best in the world. If you can convince me the NEA is doing the best job possible in this regard, I'll back off. :thumb:
September 19, 200719 yr http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/12/AR2007091202025.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/12/AR2007091202026.html http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1662485,00.html Why no love from Novak and Will?
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