• Republican Party of Texas opposes critical thinking
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[quote]Knowledge-Based Education – We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) (mastery learning) which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority.[/quote] [URL=http://s3.amazonaws.com/texasgop_pre/assets/original/2012-Platform-Final.pdf]Source[/url] Page 12
How thoughtful.
Who needs new ideas?
This is why we need IQ tests
It kills me to think of the possible scenarios our education - and thus our country's future - are going to go through... A generation without higher reasoning
I saw this, and thought "What the fuck is this shit"
To paraphrase: "We don't want our kids to think, that way it will be easy to brainwash them."
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[QUOTE=download;36529705]I saw this, and thought "What the fuck is this shit"[/QUOTE] That's the problem, man, you [b]thought[/b]. That's why you've gotta learn to accept the ignorance and stupidity that our Republican friends are preaching, because it'll make you never think those bad thoughts again. Accept it.
I wonder what the purpose of education is to Republicans. Did any of them even get an education?
I'm reading the whole thing right now. Full of terrible. Just... terrible, terrible things.
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;36529792]I wonder what the purpose of education is to Republicans. Did any of them even get an education?[/QUOTE] To breed a future generation of ignorant followers.
[QUOTE]6. Self-sufficient families, founded on the traditional marriage of a natural man and a natural woman.[/QUOTE] Let's start with being close-minded eh? [QUOTE]7. Having an educated population, with parents having the freedom of choice for the education of their children.[/QUOTE] Right. [QUOTE]11. “The laws of nature and nature’s God” as our Founding Fathers believed.[/QUOTE] Founding father all had different opinions, they are the founders of political parties in the US. [QUOTE]Limited Federal Powers –We strongly support state sovereignty reserved under the Tenth Amendment and oppose mandates beyond the scope of federal authority, as defined in the U.S. Constitution. We further support abolition of federal agencies involved in activities not originally delegated to the federal government under a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.[/QUOTE] I doubt the founding fathers were omniscient and planned ahead to 2012 but okay. [QUOTE]Filibuster – We support return to the traditional Filibuster in the U.S. Senate.[/QUOTE] Republicans support filibusters? What the fuck? How can anyone take some of this with a straight face? [QUOTE]Homosexuality ― We affirm that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society and contributes to the breakdown of the family unit. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. P ‐ 8 Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle, in public policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We believe there should be no granting of special legal entitlements or creation of special status for homosexual behavior, regardless of state of origin. Additionally, we oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction or belief in traditional values.[/QUOTE] No comment. I would dissect the whole thing but after seeing that the US should "swiftly wage successful war on terrorists" and several big sections about how bad illegal immigrants are I'm going to guess the entire thing is basically what a stereotypical redneck would spout plus a very few sections I agree with so I'm going to stop because I hear it every day in the South. The section about abortion and stem cell research is just sad. Where is the Democrat platform, I want to see who is more hypocritical. The democrat platform document bolds every two words as if it's being spoken with emphasis. Good grief, it basically comes with instructions for giving a speech about it.
[quote]Elimination of Executive Orders - We reject the unconstitutional use of Executive Orders and other mandates lacking congressional approval.[/quote] Hm. Gov. Rick Perry has issued something around [url=http://governor.state.tx.us/news/executive-order/]25 Executive Orders[/url] and Rick Perry had even said that he would issue an Executive Order to block the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Hm.
It's only bad when other people do it.
Of course they want you to be sheep, how are you gonna listen to them if you have an actual opinion based on real facts.
[quote]Protection from Extreme Environmentalists – We strongly oppose all efforts of the extreme environmental groups that stymie legitimate business interests. We strongly oppose those efforts that attempt to use the environmental causes to purposefully disrupt and stop those interests within the oil and gas industry. We strongly support the immediate repeal of the Endangered Species Act. We strongly oppose the listing of the dune sage brush lizard either as a threatened or an endangered species. We believe the Environmental Protection Agency should be abolished.[/quote] Whelp. Say goodbye to clean air and interesting wildlife if they have their way. :v:
i swear these people must sit in a board room all day and think of ways to fuck up everything good about their country
[QUOTE=Mon;36530250]i swear these people must sit in a board room all day and think of ways to fuck up everything good about their country[/QUOTE] Most of them either 1. think up ways to keep a stranglehold on the economy with their money and businesses 2. think up ways to be intolerant assholes to anyone but white straight Christians or 3. honestly think that states' rights and the original laws of the nation should be followed to the letter. Of course there are always people on the fringe who only agree with parts of the platform (mostly the aspects about protecting free enterprise), but they seem to make up a very small part of it.
[QUOTE=rinoaff33;36530264]Most of them either 1. think up ways to keep a stranglehold on the economy with their money and businesses[/quote] See previous post [quote] 2. think up ways to be intolerant assholes to anyone but white straight Christians[/quote] [quote=Platform]Voter Rights Act – We urge that the Voter Rights Act of 1965 codified and updated in 1973 be repealed and not reauthorized.[/quote] [quote] or 3. honestly think that states' rights and the original laws of the nation should be followed to the letter.[/QUOTE] [quote=Platform]Limited Federal Powers –We strongly support state sovereignty reserved under the Tenth Amendment and oppose mandates beyond the scope of federal authority, as defined in the U.S. Constitution. We further support abolition of federal agencies involved in activities not originally delegated to the federal government under a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.[/quote] Yeah, something like that.
And people wonder why I'm not a republican. No thanks, I like the ability to think.
Sometimes I wonder if these extreme-right Republicans know that the US is a secular nation.
[QUOTE=Upgrade123;36530658]Sometimes I wonder if these extreme-right Republicans know that the US is a secular nation.[/QUOTE] The party's goal is to make it [I]not[/I] a secular nation.
you guys could just read what they said instead of just the op's title it's opposition to critical thinking based education, not opposition to critical thinking. They want to present everything in a rigid format and have everything based on fact rather than throw any subjectivity into the mix. It applies to subjects like history and prevents questions like "which side was right in the civil war" which could go either way if the kid is properly educated on the subject
[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;36530718]you guys could just read what they said instead of just the op's title it's opposition to critical thinking based education, not opposition to critical thinking. They want to present everything in a rigid format and have everything based on fact rather than throw any subjectivity into the mix. It applies to subjects like history and prevents questions like "which side was right in the civil war" which could go either way if the kid is properly educated on the subject[/QUOTE] So people who just read the title and disagree are right for the wrong reasons...? Stifling discussion in schools is a horrible way to educate. I personally hated how I wasn't able to participate in intelligent discussions of history in high school because everything was rushed ahead to teach the exam's rigid material.
[QUOTE=rinoaff33;36530768]So people who just read the title and disagree are right for the wrong reasons...? Stifling discussion in schools is a horrible way to educate. I personally hated how I wasn't able to participate in intelligent discussions of history in high school because everything was rushed ahead to teach the exam's rigid material.[/QUOTE] wrong again there's nothing wrong with intelligent discussion and that's not what they're opposed to. They're opposed to to the more difficult (on the student and the teacher) education system that doesn't work any better than traditional education and is generally more expensive anyway.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;36530848]wrong again there's nothing wrong with intelligent discussion and that's not what they're opposed to. They're opposed to to the more difficult (on the student and the teacher) education system that doesn't work any better than traditional education and is generally more expensive anyway.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE]We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) (mastery learning) which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority.[/QUOTE] Actually they seem opposed to it because it undermines family values. And also don't support Kindergarten according to the paragraph just above the quoted one...not sure how that would work out. After looking at the two systems being mentioned here in more detail, it seems like using OBE is the same rigid multiple choice "teach to the test" style that leaves one with no discussion and lots of bookwork, while HOTS encourages open-ended problem solving. Having experienced both of these in an experimental school system (the "New Tech" schools, not that the one I attended received much funding*) I'd say that I much prefer the latter. It does have the negatives of requiring more effort and leaving less proficient students behind, though. Still, I think that teaching subject matter in a way that it will be encountered in real life (as a problem that needs to be solved) rather than simply giving someone the solution and telling them to practice it is far more effective. If anything, we need to be tougher on students, not more lax. [sp]I should also point out that HOTS leads to less homework in my experience.[/sp] Anecdotal evidence, yada yada. But consider this: the school I attended was located in one of the most impoverished counties in my state. If a school with bare minimum funding and staff (not to mention a few of the dumbest teenagers you can meet...) can be good with HOTS, imagine what a proper school could do. [sub]*For reference we had to use ThinClient computers with Linux and OpenOffice installed and we didn't have Photoshop for media classes either. Also we spent the first three years in an old building that used to be a pre-school.[/sub]
to be honest, they oppose thinking in general, hence why they make so many stupid decisions
[QUOTE] Homosexuality ― We affirm that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society and contributes to the breakdown of the family unit. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. P ‐ 8 Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle, in public policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We believe there should be no granting of special legal entitlements or creation of special status for homosexual behavior, regardless of state of origin. Additionally, we oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction or belief in traditional values.[/QUOTE] Seriously, Fuck off.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;36530718]you guys could just read what they said instead of just the op's title it's opposition to critical thinking based education, not opposition to critical thinking. They want to present everything in a rigid format and have everything based on fact rather than throw any subjectivity into the mix. It applies to subjects like history and prevents questions like "which side was right in the civil war" which could go either way if the kid is properly educated on the subject[/QUOTE] I read it, i'm just wondering where you're getting what you're getting out of it.
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