Comments on: Texas “Experts” Suggest Pro-Christian History Curriculum

By: Claire V

Claire V — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:26:42 +0000

… wouldn’t this be hugely illegal in public schools?

By: jemand

jemand — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:53:45 +0000

Kriss… wow that makes sense. I don’t remember the authors of my homeschool books but like I said, his suggestions are REALLY familiar.

how the heck did these two get on the reviewing board?

By: TXatheist

TXatheist — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:03:25 +0000

Kriss, no offense taken for one has to be able to endure Texas arrogance which is beyond absurd. Do mess with Texass. Lurker, good point but I think education is handled at the state level and since population wise Texas is up there it is a major player.

By: Kriss the Sexy Atheist

Kriss the Sexy Atheist — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:55:21 +0000

I believe David Barton is the person who writes history books for home schooled children, most home schooled children are, you know, them. The book ‘Liars For Jesus’ goes over point by point mistakes in his books (as well as others) like the founding fathers built this nation as a x-tian nation (they were deist, they didn’t believe in the super natural)and certain articles of the constitution guaranteed christian privilege. It almost hurts that day after day there is another fight to fight. Resources are fewer and fewer, and seemingly, it is endless; but the battle for the truth must go one. Texas is not on my list of places to go (Sorry Ed and Ron and TXatheist).

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Texas Revising Social Studies Curriculum « Camels With Hammers — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:23:35 +0000

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:09:16 +0000

Once a popular progressive retired athlete from Texas chooses to run for office, things might start to turn around for Texas. Are there any?

By: lurker111

lurker111 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:17:03 +0000

Can’t some of the other states combine to form a bloc with a market larger than Texas’s?

It would seem to me that that would be the solution. E.g., a number of California cities/counties, plus some Oregon and Washington counties, plus Illinois, etc.

I can’t be the first person to have thought of this. The stranglehold that Texas has on the textbook market is ridiculous and pernicious.

By: jemand

jemand — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:23:32 +0000

sounds like my textbooks from my homeschooling days. I wouldn’t wish those on anyone.

And anyone notice how they are trying to excise some of the few prominent blacks and women that often are mentioned in “standard history”?

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:00:16 +0000

I am nothing if not a Texan. I was born and raised here. I just want to make sure people know that we aren’t ALL idiot creationists who wear funny hats and ride horses to the grocery store. There are forces of rationalism and a truly dedicated minority who are fighting against the grain.

We are working hard, and we’re growing every day. Don’t write us off just yet.

By: TXatheist

TXatheist — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:00:01 +0000

Ron, Perry is leading over Kay Bailey Hutchison so “we” are fighting an uphill battle in getting rid of him.