When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
A perspective for politics?
Nasreddin had a leaky ferry-boat, and used it to row people across the river. One day his passenger was a fussy schoolteacher, and on the way across he decided to give Nasreddin a test and see how much he knew.
'Tell me, Nasreddin, what are eight sixes?'
'I've no idea.'
'How do you spell magnificence?'
'I don't.'
'Didn't you study anything at school?'
'No.'
'In that case, half your life is lost.'
Just then a fierce storm blew up, and the boat began to sink.
'Tell me, schoolteacher,' said Nasreddin. 'Did you ever learn to swim?'
'No.'
'In that case, your whole life is lost.'"
Thanks to The Value of Education
Note: Education comes in many forms. He who reads the directions, makes a better boat.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
The Value of Education
A perspective for politics?
Nasreddin had a leaky ferry-boat, and used it to row people across the river. One day his passenger was a fussy schoolteacher, and on the way across he decided to give Nasreddin a test and see how much he knew.
'Tell me, Nasreddin, what are eight sixes?'
'I've no idea.'
'How do you spell magnificence?'
'I don't.'
'Didn't you study anything at school?'
'No.'
'In that case, half your life is lost.'
Just then a fierce storm blew up, and the boat began to sink.
'Tell me, schoolteacher,' said Nasreddin. 'Did you ever learn to swim?'
'No.'
'In that case, your whole life is lost.'"
Thanks to The Value of Education
Note: Education comes in many forms. He who reads the directions, makes a better boat.
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