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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 01:49 PM Original message |
Chris Hedges: America the Illiterate |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
1. That was the GOP plan all along. Break the education system and you |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:12 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. EXACTLY!!! An ignorant electorate is the best friend of the repukes... |
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dothemath (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 04:04 AM Response to Reply #1 |
49. Check it out ........... |
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Phred42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 10:58 AM Response to Reply #1 |
62. The Dumbing Down of America - And it has worked. |
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ladywnch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
83. I've been saying this for years. |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
2. the United States of Uhhhmerica |
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pretzel4gore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. or, the United States of slambamthankyouma'America |
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Lordquinton (63 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #7 |
66. 8 long years |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
3. Sounds like my brother-in-law |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'm giving the article a standing ovation |
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BB1 (671 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 04:19 PM Response to Reply #4 |
85. That would be an ovation. A standing applause. |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #85 |
95. wow..all those 'reservations' you have sound like the GOP talking points |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #85 |
96. DELETE...DUPE |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #85 |
97. according to you a 'standing ovation' would be a redundant... |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
5. scary |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. well lots of people use libraries |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 04:35 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. I use libraries and used book stores quite a lot |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 07:13 PM Response to Reply #18 |
99. Reading is also such a part of my life that |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. I'm a romance author |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 09:12 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. I only bashed Danielle Steele because I have read her |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 07:00 AM Response to Reply #31 |
52. I suspect you believe it's not a good argument because you're a long-time, committed reader, |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #52 |
74. Your story is interesting but... |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #20 |
32. Feminism has really had a huge impact on the genre |
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mrs_p (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 10:21 PM Response to Reply #20 |
37. your hard work |
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curse of greyface (594 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:27 AM Response to Reply #14 |
46. Well since Danielle Steele is Harper Lee's pen name who wrote |
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ProfessorPlum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #46 |
58. This does not appear to be true. |
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curse of greyface (594 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 11:17 AM Response to Reply #58 |
63. Cause its fun.... |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
72. Nice that they encouraged the younger generation to read |
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rucognizant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #5 |
93. "It's the economy stupid!" |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
8. I like most of what he's written, but certainly don't believe that Obama won because he kept a |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:15 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Could it be both? |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. obama the man is a smart and critical thinker |
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kiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
10. Thanks, and bookmarking to finish this evening. n/t |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
12. as usual, Hedges is spot on---this has been on the rise |
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Overseas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
13. Now we know why the GOP dares to float the idea of Palin 2012. |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
15. Illiterate?! How DARE you |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
16. Kick this 100 times..what a crucial issue this is. |
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foxfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
17. Whatever else Obama may accomplish, |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
19. This does not take into account "poor literacy". |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. I see that all the time at work. (nt) |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 08:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
91. so do i...barely literate people |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 05:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. I had same experience. Good news was they graded on a curve. |
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surrealAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. This is truly disturbing. |
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FedoraLV (226 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 06:09 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Help Is On the Way |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 09:31 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. Good point. If this worries you, put your time where your mouth is n/t |
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distantearlywarning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
24. This post makes me want to emulate myself on a pier. |
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petgoat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 07:40 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Emulation being the most succinct form of flatulence, I comprehend you for your bravery. |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 11:25 PM Response to Reply #29 |
41. LOL. Norm Crosby is smiling down on you guys from malaprop heaven. |
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MedleyMisty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
25. "Many eat at fast food restaurants not only because it is cheap but because they can order from |
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mrfrapp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
27. Thanks |
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chollybocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. Yes! The 'dumbing down' of America |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:29 PM Response to Reply #28 |
76. The 'dumbing down' of America |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
30. A superb article |
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MyOwnPeace (108 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
34. Well............ |
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antimatter98 (537 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
35. In line to vote with me was.. |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #35 |
56. Credit cards, cars, and gasoline are on the chopping block! |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
36. Republicans Know Harming Public Education Creates Folks They can Manipulate |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
38. Can sum1 pls red ths 2 me? thksbai. n/t |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 12:45 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. 1337 15 b3773R. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #42 |
60. w38s73Rs S4ys S0 |
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Liberal In Texas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
39. Ah, so true. Many times I have been chatting with a friend or acquaintance about some |
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Sisaruus (703 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 06:31 AM Response to Reply #39 |
50. Sounds like we share home-decorating techniques. |
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Liberal In Texas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 07:38 AM Response to Reply #50 |
53. That looks interesting. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #39 |
79. I get the same reaction from guests, and I only have two book shelves. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 02:34 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. Oops- doublepost. |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-10-08 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
40. Illiterate America: the perfect workforce for a service economy. They'll do whatever they're told, |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
43. Don't know how to read? Thank a teacher. |
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clyrc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
44. Books are so essential to my life I can't believe so few people buy books |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 11:38 AM Response to Reply #44 |
67. Don't give up on your daughter. I have a good friend who is a screen |
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rucognizant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:02 PM Response to Reply #44 |
94. My son was dyslexic. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:25 AM Response to Original message |
45. I saw this earlier and hated it. Hedges told us about the worst of us. |
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Truth2Tell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
47. money quote: |
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Nay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #47 |
86. Yep, print-based to image-based society: not good. If you haven't already, |
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walktall7 (16 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 07:04 PM Response to Reply #86 |
90. Sounds like a very interesting book. N/T |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #47 |
89. I used to think this was a silly argument, after all, I've always read and still watched TV. |
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newtothegame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 03:21 AM Response to Original message |
48. Truth n/t |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 06:40 AM Response to Original message |
51. A Few Of His Points Seem Nits Being Picked |
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Liberal In Texas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 08:02 AM Response to Reply #51 |
54. I suppose it's possible to be highly literate and never buy a book. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:23 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. Your 2 Cents, I'll Take! |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 08:16 PM Response to Reply #57 |
92. add to your argument: electronic texts |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 12:27 PM Response to Reply #54 |
71. "We confuse how we feel with knowledge." |
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iamahaingttta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
55. I didn't buy a book in the past year... |
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shrike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
59. I don't buy books, but I borrow them from the library |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
61. Remember: Ignorant and unschooled = "Real American" |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
64. K&R Thanks marmar for posting this important info. Certainly explains |
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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
65. at one point men didn't allow women to learn how to read |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
68. How I met my wife. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
69. Idiocracy: coming soon to a country near you. |
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cooolandrew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
70. Just to highlight my typos tend to be as I am poor sighted and over zealous with the submit button. |
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Mudoria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
73. Whatever happened to that campaign.. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
75. Now that I have read the entire article, I have one criticism of Hedges' |
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Truth2Tell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 06:09 PM Response to Reply #75 |
87. You can't win a major election in the USA |
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LibertyLover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
77. I love to read and have a house full of books |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
78. This literacy/political divide is very prominently displayed on the internet. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
81. Here is a civics literacy test for DU posters to try... |
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Juan_de_la_Dem (800 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
82. It worries me that those who do not read themselves, surely do not read to their children either |
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tclambert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
84. Despair not! The younger generation reads constantly. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-11-08 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
88. literacy starts in the home. so does illiteracy. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 11:28 AM Response to Reply #88 |
98. "Read to your kids." Amen. |
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