I was able to travel to Cape Cod for Memorial Day weekend.  Actually got away from it all...even my papers that need grading!

Whale watching was a real hit! What a wonderful and thought provoking experience.  I was moved by the beauty, grace and majesty of these incredible animals.   W… Read full post »

"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power." -- Benito Mussolini

Fascism as defined by American Heritage Dictionary:  "A philosophy or system of government that is marked by stringent social and economic… Read full post »

If we look at the Drug War or "War on Drugs" we will find out some amazing statistics.    I offer the following information for people who give a sh*t.

Total US Dollars Spent on Drug War:  over $19 billion dollars and counting.  $1.5 billion spent in 2000 alone.

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I have been teaching high school for twelve years.  Over that time there are so many things that I have seen and heard...it is really sometimes hard to believe.

 I teach Social Studies in New York  State.  The leading state for "required standardized testing."   Supposed… Read full post »