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Such strong points I want to throw it at the wall
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Dirtbikemike Offline
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Such strong points I want to throw it at the wall

I struggle to read Kohn and Gatto for long periods at a time because it makes me want to throw the book at the wall and cry. Or scream. All of their points, almost every last one of them, is relevant to me and so strong I get infuriated that I've been done wrong my whole life and I'm still being done wrong right now. I don't hate the books, or Gatto, or Kohn; they're my savior. I hate what the books are pointing out. It kills me that all of this wrongdoing is ignored.
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(01-13-2012 10:37 AM)UnschoolShqiponjë Wrote:  Mike you deserve an SS medal. Here, be proud:
[Image: BallsofSteel2.png]
Congrats for doing something I never had the balls to do.
If you have kids, save them from the bullshit you are forced to go through.
(01-25-2012 05:36 AM)UnschoolShqiponjë Wrote:  Balls of steel re-awarded. 
(02-07-2012 03:22 PM)flann Wrote:  Balls of Tungsten, now.

I found a picture for tungsten balls
http://bit.ly/xqd1zk

(02-14-2012 03:17 PM)Maelstrom Wrote:  Your balls are denser than white dwarf star matter.
(03-13-2012 08:27 PM)M3116 Wrote:  Balls of steel re-re-reawarded Nutter

(05-14-2013 03:01 PM)Prince Darkstar Wrote:  Dirtbikemike is the only guy I know of on here who won an argument with a teacher.
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RE: Such strong points I want to throw it at the wall

Quote:It kills me that all of this wrongdoing is ignored.

You are walking a path that many have followed before. This is the path of truth. As you begin to see the evil in the world you have several options.

1. Continue to follow truth wherever it leads.
2. Shut out the truth so that it doesn't cause you discontent.
3. Use a perception of truth to exploit others for your own gain.
4. Limit your perception of truth to others so that you can feel superior.
5. Try to get others to see truth.
6. Try to fix what you see that is wrong.
7. Rest in the comfort of knowing that the source of truth will eventually prevail.
02-07-2014 02:15 AM
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Rusty Shackleford Offline
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RE: Such strong points I want to throw it at the wall

I second timf. Walking the path of truth is hard, but rewarding. Keep going strong.
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RE: Such strong points I want to throw it at the wall

Once I realized how unfair our school system was, I pretty much quit. I don't know what to tell you because I myself am still reeling from the shock.
02-07-2014 06:22 AM
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