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poverty in the usa
Published Jul. 3, 2009Views: 1190
Why do most folk speak of poverty worldwide and then speak of poverty in the USA as if it's similar? I've traveled to some poor countries, seen the poor in the USA, and searched the internet for poverty stricken areas of the world. I conclude that the ONLY country in the world where the poor are FAT(comparatively speaking) is the USA...why is that?
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This is not an isolated occurance - it is rampant, and they educate each other on how to make it work. These people are as slick about their finances and entitlements as the bankers and their lawyers. Maybe not book-learned, but definitley 'system savvy.' *sigh*
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July 4, 2009 6:06 p.m.
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July 4, 2009 9:13 a.m.
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July 4, 2009 9:13 a.m.
Well, I really should turn the computer off and head for bed. When my young 'un gets up early tomorrow, there'll be no rest for the weary.
Thanks all for the great discussion!
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July 4, 2009 1:48 a.m.
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July 4, 2009 1:40 a.m.
I hear you. Seems that what was once a 'local' system (public school) has branched out so that everyone who hasn't a clue gets to make all the decisions on the classroom level implementation of education.
It's totally upside down, and we see the fallout of that approach. I commend you for being dedicated enough to keep trying! I could NOT do what you and my two sisters do, I have a short fuse on the igorance of those higher up the 'food chain' and would no doubt be fired on the spot :)
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July 4, 2009 1:37 a.m.
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July 4, 2009 1:36 a.m.
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July 4, 2009 1:36 a.m.
The last two principals that I have had spent less than 6 years in a classroom. I've had 21 years experience. And heaven knows that if I open my mouth to share something, I sound like I'm against change -- which I'm not.
I also wish that legislators would throw their ideas to real live teachers before introducing them on the floor of the General Assembly.
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July 4, 2009 1:34 a.m.
My parents purchased a set of luggage for each of their children as a high school graduation present. We were then informed it was time to pack them and move out. I thought that this was abuse at the time, but now I'm glad that they did this!
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July 4, 2009 1:28 a.m.
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