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To: LindyBill who wrote (295526)3/8/2009 11:37:07 AM
From: greenspirit  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793822
 
While reviewing my 10th graders homework assignments in history this weekend, it occurred to me his brainwashing may be deeper than I thought. You would also think they would use correct English when giving out assignments. The followng is a cut and past from the online PowerSchool website.

Assignment name Union Front Page News
Description Image you are a newspaper reporter. Write a news article that is in favor of the the creation of unions in America.

Assignment name The age of railroads warmup
Description
1. How did the growth of the railroads affect peoples everyday lives?
2. Could the government have done more to curb the corruption of the railroads?
3. Why was Pullman Illinois an unusual town?
4. What was the impact of Munn v. Illinois on the granger laws



To: LindyBill who wrote (295526)3/8/2009 12:52:33 PM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793822
 
This young chap will be on Huckabee tonight. He's more articulate and more concise than Obama. I just wish he were old enough to debate Obama.