Tag Archives: public schools

Some basics of socialism (in the Fifty States and elsewhere)

Posted on February 16, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

With Bernie Sanders, “independent” Senator of Vermont, now the frontrunner for the Democratic Party’s nomination (and attempt to depose Trump), socialism is more on people’s minds. It doesn’t hurt to get up to speed on just what this evil political … Continue reading →

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How much is a “free education” worth?

Posted on July 30, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It’s right there in the State Constitution: § 1.   Uniform system of free public schools. The stability of a republican form of government depending on the morality and intelligence of the people, it shall be the duty of … Continue reading →

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The growing horror of “public schools”

Posted on May 26, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In Sweden, according to the Daily Mail, a new apocalyptic cult has taken over public schools, promoting groupthink and bullying.  It is very reminiscent of Orwell’s 1984 in many ways, with its Daily Hate and regimented life. One … Continue reading →

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It’s for the children…

Posted on September 16, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Child abuse is a serious, deadly problem in this country.  Consider this: Not long ago, a NINE year old killed himself in Denver. He was bullied because he decided (and announced) that he was homosexual.  (Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Collapsing institutions

Posted on August 28, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A comment on a recent column “Get your children out …” points out that it may take a “catastrophic extinction event” to rid ourselves of the odious institution of government-run, theft-funded “public” schools in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Saving children

Posted on February 16, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It has happened again. Seventeen people are killed by a crazed 19-year-old “child” in and around a school in Florida.  A 9-12th grade high school with more than 3,000 students.  Or rather, as Tom Knapp accurately characterized it … Continue reading →

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Camel in the tent #2: “Public Schools”

Posted on December 30, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Author’s Note: This is the second in a series of commentaries on specific items which have contributed to the destruction of our liberties here in the Fifty States. There are many, which are often ignored as we … Continue reading →

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The Evils of Public Schools – Revisited

Posted on December 7, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I have not spoken poorly and with contempt for the government-run, tax-funded “public schools” for a while (except for those “affirming” the hurt of their little snowflakes over the recent election), so it is time to take … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41A: Government-ruined schools and society

Posted on October 23, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Travel and work have delayed commentary-writing this week, but here is a hodgepodge of stories to share (and shudder about): Home front – Stupid cops – Local Tyranny Shocking Russian Travel Alert Warns About US Cops (TheTotalCollapse.com) A shocking report … Continue reading →

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Home front – schools and government (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-34B)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Schools – antidote to government-run, tax-funded (GRTF) schools Home schooling continues to grow in US (HSLDA) The new [NGO-published] report concludes that approximately 1,770,000 students are homeschooled in the United States—3.4% of the school-age population. NCES said that among children … Continue reading →

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