Betsy Devos....probably going to need her own thread. (1 Viewer)

[Ramblin Wreck]

A friend of mine was telling me recently he and his wife plan to homeschool their daughter (nearly 1 year old at the moment).  They're believe vaccines cause autism and I believe he's a 9/11 truther.  (and you'll never believe which candidate they voted for)

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

 

[JIslander]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

Well then its good to home-school if for no reason to keep your kids separate from the masses.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Well then its good to home-school if for no reason to keep your kids separate from the masses.

Not surprised the ignorant uneducated reply comes from you. Thanks for coming through. 

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

OH FOR ####'S SAKE

 

[whoknew]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

Is there any science supporting this position?

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

  

 

[Joe Summer]

Ramblin Wreck:

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision.

This is like saying "I think driving the speed limit should be a family decision".

 

[Vanilla Guerrilla]

Wouldn't want him for Sec of Ed either

Best confirmation ever - "You like that!!!!" answer to every question asked.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. 

My comment wasn't a political commentary on whether vaccinations should be mandatory; it was merely an illustration of a close friend who is going to start home-schooling and believes in some conspiracy theories in reference to Reg Lllama's comments about "whackadoo" parents.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Best confirmation ever - "You like that!!!!" answer to every question asked.

that would be good...

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

My comment wasn't a political commentary on whether vaccinations should be mandatory; it was merely an illustration of a close friend who is going to start home-schooling and believes in some conspiracy theories in reference to Reg Lllama's comments about "whackadoo" parents.

I'll make a political commentary on whether they should be mandatory.  #######s who don't vaccinate their kids are destroying herd immunity.  It would be bad enough if they were just screwing with their own kids' health, but they're jeopardizing the health of kids who are either too sick or to young to receive the vaccine and who rely on the disease being controlled in the general population.  It's the very definition of a public health issue. 

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Ramblin Wreck:

This is like saying "I think driving the speed limit should be a family decision".

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I'll make a political commentary on whether they should be mandatory.  #######s who don't vaccinate their kids are destroying herd immunity.  It would be bad enough if they were just screwing with their own kids' health, but they're jeopardizing the health of kids who are either too sick or to young to receive the vaccine and who rely on the disease being controlled in the general population.  It's the very definition of a public health issue. 

 

[rascal]

Brilliant response.

 

[joffer]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

I'd like to say this surprises me, but it doesn't.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Brilliant response.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Gotta admit, it's refreshing to see the anti-vax nonsense become a Trump voter phenomena.  It used to be a liberal embarrassment.  Now we just have the anti-GMO crowd.  Shine on, you crazy diamonds. 

 

[skol asylum]

That was a rambling wreck of a response.

 

[fatness]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

And cooties. Kids can only stand so many cooties. Just ask them.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I'd like to say this surprises me, but it doesn't.

Your passive aggressive insults don't surprise me either. 

People wonder why   gets used so often with you guys. There's a pretty good discussion on homeschool here which got off topic into vaccines and people like you have no knowledge or substance so out come the insults and attacks.  It's amazing how much some of you take for granted and believe. 

 

[Coeur de Lion]

I think vaccinations should be a family decision and not a government decision. We vaccinated our kids but we did spread them out because of the toxic levels of mercury in them. 

JFC...

 

[whoknew]

Your passive aggressive insults don't surprise me either. 

People wonder why   gets used so often with you guys. There's a pretty good discussion on homeschool here which got off topic into vaccines and people like you have no knowledge or substance so out come the insults and attacks.  It's amazing how much some of you take for granted and believe. 

I asked this above, but I'll ask again because of this response.

Is there any science that supports the position that vaccinations should be spaced out because of too much mercury?

 

[joffer]

Your passive aggressive insults don't surprise me either. 

People wonder why   gets used so often with you guys. There's a pretty good discussion on homeschool here which got off topic into vaccines and people like you have no knowledge or substance so out come the insults and attacks.  It's amazing how much some of you take for granted and believe. 

sure thing boss. stay away from those chemtrails.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

people like you have no knowledge or substance so out come the insults and attacks.

Hmmmm.

 

[rascal]

Your passive aggressive insults don't surprise me either. 

People wonder why   gets used so often with you guys. There's a pretty good discussion on homeschool here which got off topic into vaccines and people like you have no knowledge or substance so out come the insults and attacks.  It's amazing how much some of you take for granted and believe. 

Well, when it is backed by science, most educated people tend to take it for granted.  And it's not just the non-religious who take this stance. 

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Well, when it is backed by science, most educated people tend to take it for granted.  And it's not just the non-religious who take this stance. 

What's religion have to do with any of this? Or even politics?

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

Your passive aggressive insults don't surprise me either. 

People wonder why   gets used so often with you guys. There's a pretty good discussion on homeschool here which got off topic into vaccines and people like you have no knowledge or substance so out come the insults and attacks.  It's amazing how much some of you take for granted and believe. 

This is like a parody account, right?  

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

JFC...

Still waiting for your proof about inferior educations.  

 

[rascal]

What's religion have to do with any of this? Or even politics?

Anecdotal experiences that those who are against vaccines are typically doubtful of science on several issues (creation being one).

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Still waiting for your proof about inferior educations.  

There's no proof either way, guy. There hasn't been anything even remotely resembling comprehensive study or regulation.

Your anti-vaxxer stance really tells anyone everything they need to know re: the validity of your opinions as a whole, though.

 

[Joe Summer]

Ramblin Wreck:

Your passive aggressive insults don't surprise me either.

People wonder why gets used so often with you guys.

"toxic levels of mercury"

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Anecdotal experiences that those who are against vaccines are typically doubtful of science on several issues (creation being one).

Thread is full of assumptions

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

There's no proof either way, guy. There hasn't been anything even remotely resembling comprehensive study or regulation.

Your anti-vaxxer stance really tells anyone everything they need to know re: the validity of your opinions as a whole, though.

You made the stupid ignorant statement guy. You got called on it and now move the goal posts to attack me. Be honest you're attacking homeschool ignorantly because you're butt hurt over fears regarding the new Sec of Education. 

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

"I would like to have a rational and logical discussion about the American public education system.  But first let me say something about how Bigfoot killed Paul McCartney..."

 

[Joe Summer]

You made the stupid ignorant statement guy.

"toxic levels of mercury"

 

[Mr.Pack]

Like that pesky child labor law.  Silly liberals.

I'm not sure if you're worse in this thread or the Packer thread.

Seriously, how old are you?

 

[Skoo]

How do parents deal with the social aspect of interacting with their peers when home schooling their kids?

I don't know much on the subject but I would think that's a big issue.

 

[sho nuff]

This is where the rolling guy is ridiculous.  Do you disagree that it's a public health issue?  If so...why?

 

[Coeur de Lion]

You made the stupid ignorant statement guy. You got called on it and now move the goal posts to attack me. Be honest you're attacking homeschool ignorantly because you're butt hurt over fears regarding the new Sec of Education. 

Riiiiiight, I'm ignorant. Must be those toxic mercury levels kicking in...

This is how we end up with Trump, folks.

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

Riiiiiight, I'm ignorant. Must be those toxic mercury levels kicking in...

This is how we end up with Trump, folks.

Look at Mr. Fakenews McLiberal here.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Riiiiiight, I'm ignorant. Must be those toxic mercury levels kicking in...

This is how we end up with Trump, folks.

Literally everyone I know into alternate forms of medicine, anti vaccine (which I clearly said I wasn't we just spread them out), and half the homeschoolers are liberal hippies.  I was a Sanders guy for the 200th time. But keep with ignorant nonsense. You're on a roll today. 

 

[Sabertooth]

I'm not sure if you're worse in this thread or the Packer thread.

Seriously, how old are you?

Fake News!  

 

[jon_mx]

I don't have any bias for or against homeschooling in general, but these are kind of fuzzy stats. There's a self-selection bias for people who are home schooled versus the population at large. Obviously home schooled parents are highly interested in their kid's education. And that's a huge factor in the success of a kid.

It is hard to do an apples to apples comparison, but when someone call home schooling "absolutely markedly inferior", it is a pretty ridiculous claim from what all data shows. 

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

"toxic levels of mercury"

How many times are you going to post this?  Are you saying it's not toxic to a human?  Toddler?  Baby?

Or you here for the political insults?

 

[Joe Summer]

Are you saying it's not toxic to a human? Toddler? Baby?

Vaccines do not contain toxic levels of mercury.

 

[Bronco Billy]

No one really cares about schools and kids, is that your stance?

If we are talking about doing something to create a competitive environment in education, count me in. The Dems and the Teachers' Unions think that the schools exist only to provide them with employment and to attempt to spread their propaganda. It's way past time we stopped screwing our kids over in the name of this agenda.

 

[Coeur de Lion]

It is hard to do an apples to apples comparison, but when someone call home schooling "absolutely markedly inferior", it is a pretty ridiculous claim from what all data shows. 

The "data" that you keep referencing consists wholly of tiny samples chosen deliberately by advocates of home schooling. It's not remotely representative and is completely worthless.

It's a pointless argument anyway. We all know exactly where you are coming from on this issue, and no one is saying that you shouldn't be able to keep your kids home and read the Bible to them all day.

The issue (among others with DeVos) lies with having a Secretary of Education who will promote other avenues at the expense of public schools.

 

[sho nuff]

How many times are you going to post this?  Are you saying it's not toxic to a human?  Toddler?  Baby?

Or you here for the political insults?

Probably until you quit avoiding the questions asked and back up the claims you made.  Only a guess though.

 

[jon_mx]

The "data" that you keep referencing consists wholly of tiny samples chosen deliberately by advocates of home schooling. It's not remotely representative and is completely worthless.

It's a pointless argument anyway. We all know exactly where you are coming from on this issue, and no one is saying that you shouldn't be able to keep your kids home and read the Bible to them all day.

The issue (among others with DeVos) lies with having a Secretary of Education who will promote other avenues at the expense of public schools.

It is not pointless and you seem to have no idea where I am coming from.  The data is not cherry-picked at all.  All data conclusively shows your claim about homeschooling being markedly inferior is 100% bunk which you have not even attempted to support, because you can not.  You keep arguing and trying to change the debate, instead of just admitting your first statement was just wrong. 

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

keep your kids home and read the Bible to them all day.