Remember, Remember the Fifth of November...
Posted on 2007-10-29 at 07:40
We have a shot: "Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul may quickly go from cellar dweller to Republican frontrunner after the New Hampshire primary."
Blowback
Posted on 2007-10-17 at 07:39
Funny stuff. Apparently my blog support of Ron Paul has had an interesting effect on my inbox. I've had people writing to argue Ron Paul's positions, confess being a closet Paulite, convert to Paulism, and accuse me of being duped by the viral marketing scam of Paulism. It's been a while since I got this much blog feedback from a single entry. And for that, I'm calling it a success.
If my one blog entry gets people talking about these issues that Ron Paul raises, then good. Mission accomplished. This is a dialog we need in this country.
Ask yourself a few questions:
- What is the role of government as you understand it?
- Why do you see the role of government in that light?
- Is the role you see assigned to our government feasible militarily, economically, and strategically?
- When you answered the above question, did you do so from the gut or do you have real numbers to back it up?
- Assuming you want to see the Unites States lead the world, would that leadership be militarily, economically, morally, or something else?
- Which candidate most closely matches your answers to the above questions and why?
- Have you given that candidate support? If not, why not?
Ron Paul Cured My Apathy
Posted on 2007-10-11 at 20:26
This is a solid video. Watch it:
"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." ~ George Washington, First President of the United States of America
A story about despair and hope
Posted on 2007-10-04 at 13:28
An old Cherokee was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, "A battle is raging inside me ... it is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The old man fixed the children with a firm stare. "This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too."
They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee replied: "The one you feed."
History of Mathematics Education
Posted on 2007-10-04 at 13:19
Teaching Math In 1957: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
Teaching Math In 1967: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
Teaching Math In 1977: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
Teaching Math In 1987: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20 Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
Teaching Math In 1997: A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers.)
Teaching Math In 2007: Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar.