Comments by "L.W. Paradis" (@l.w.paradis2108) on "OxfordUnion"
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@tonyrmathis All sorts of things are possible. Perhaps the Vietnamese are descendant from aliens who came to earth from another planet. That might explain it.
But I'm genuinely puzzled. When did I say more money was the answer? Isn't "more money" what Wall Street always needs? (Seems that Trump, Bannon, the Biden family, Nancy-kins, etc., all do, too.) You also seem to know who is "causing the failure." And "preventing to [sic] who depend on them from seeking alternatives." Who would that be? Who can you pin that one on?
The educational system in the US is the most capitalistic of all, since it relies heavily on local taxes for its revenue, guaranteeing vast inequalities AND training its charges to view this as "natural." Moreover, the private school system is so different, and teaches such vastly different things, that it may as well be in a separate country. It is evident that there isn't any commitment to universal public education based on equal opportunity. In fact, a conservative columnist over at The Atlantic writes about it this month. Great article.
France once had a system within which anyone who presented themselves for the aggregation civil service exam, the highest rank for educators and a requirement for eventual university teaching, would have to teach the upper grades of lycee for a number of years, wherever they might be sent. Simone de Beauvoir did that. She taught high school. (Not in Paris, either.) No cushy nonsense back then. Today, I don't want to ask. (Though it is interesting that Melenchon wants to see Latin and Greek widely taught in the public schools, so maybe there is hope?)
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The first student brought up a contradiction in Bannon's rhetoric, and his response was a little too rambling and defensive.
The second student did the same, highlighting actual contradictions. This is classically Socratic. The answer was very interesting, because Bannon's best ideas are NOT the ones that were implemented. Travel bans, sure. Accountability for the destruction wrought by Big Money? HA. Trump depends on Deutsche Bank. Bannon also used a slogan in his answer, "triggered." Not a good sign.
The third student gave him an opportunity to comment on the demonstrators, who were the real deplorables. No problem. Bannon again gave an answer that shows that his best ideas are NOT the ones that are implemented. The student then pointed out that those who have attained political power are publicly distancing themselves from him, and asked him to comment. Again, interesting. Bannon did not mind the question.
The fourth student began by taking a stand for freedom of speech, then asked an excellent question about Bannon's view of election prospects in 2020.
The fifth student first thanked him for staying over, to talk to them. Then she asked a very astute question about about political trust. Bannon appreciated the question, and was enthusiastic about answering, because it gave him a chance to talk about the things he is most passionate about. She made a counterpoint, and he tried to play folksy. He used another trope that she did not, "sorry for mansplaining."
The sixth student said that the economic progess was not thanks to Trump, and that Trump did not, in general, solve the problems Bannon correctly highlights. AGAIN, Bannon's best ideas were NOT not not implemented. And Bannon DOES have lots of good ideas.
The seventh student asked a very open-ended question on immigration, allowing Bannon to express himself on a matter he is passionate about, and show off some more of his good ideas. Which go nowhere. (The bad ones get implemented immediately.) Starting to see a pattern?
So, who was so disappointing? The students were fine. You are biased against them.
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The first student brought up a contradiction in Bannon's rhetoric, and his response was a little too rambling and defensive.
The second student did the same, highlighting actual contradictions. This is classically Socratic. The answer was very interesting, because Bannon's best ideas are NOT the ones that were implemented. Travel bans, sure. Accountability for the destruction wrought by Big Money? HA. Trump depends on Deutsche Bank. Bannon also used a slogan in his answer, "triggered." Not a good sign.
The third student gave him an opportunity to comment on the demonstrators, who were the real deplorables. No problem. Bannon again gave an answer that shows that his best ideas are NOT the ones that are implemented. The student then pointed out that those who have attained political power are publicly distancing themselves from him, and asked him to comment. Again, interesting. Bannon did not mind the question.
The fourth student began by taking a stand for freedom of speech, then asked an excellent question about Bannon's view of election prospects in 2020.
The fifth student first thanked him for staying over, to talk to them. Then she asked a very astute question about about political trust. Bannon appreciated the question, and was enthusiastic about answering, because it gave him a chance to talk about the things he is most passionate about. She made a counterpoint, and he tried to play folksy. He used another trope that she did not, "sorry for mansplaining."
The sixth student said that the economic progess was not thanks to Trump, and that Trump did not, in general, solve the problems Bannon correctly highlights. AGAIN, Bannon's best ideas were NOT not not implemented. And Bannon DOES have lots of good ideas.
The seventh student asked a very open-ended question on immigration, allowing Bannon to express himself on a matter he is passionate about, and show off some more of his good ideas. Which go nowhere.
So, who was so disappointing?
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The first student brought up a contradiction in Bannon's rhetoric, and his response was a little too rambling and defensive.
The second student did the same, highlighting actual contradictions. This is classically Socratic. The answer was very interesting, because Bannon's best ideas are NOT the ones that were implemented. Travel bans, sure. Accountability for the destruction wrought by Big Money? HA. Trump depends on Deutsche Bank. Bannon also used a slogan in his answer, "triggered." Not a good sign.
The third student gave him an opportunity to comment on the demonstrators, who were the real deplorables. No problem. Bannon again gave an answer that shows that his best ideas are NOT the ones that are implemented. The student then pointed out that those who have attained political power are publicly distancing themselves from him, and asked him to comment. Again, interesting. Bannon did not mind the question.
The fourth student began by taking a stand for freedom of speech, then asked an excellent question about Bannon's view of election prospects in 2020.
The fifth student first thanked him for staying over, to talk to them. Then she asked a very astute question about about political trust. Bannon appreciated the question, and was enthusiastic about answering, because it gave him a chance to talk about the things he is most passionate about. She made a counterpoint, and he tried to play folksy. He used another trope that she did not, "sorry for mansplaining."
The sixth student said that the economic progess was not thanks to Trump, and that Trump did not, in general, solve the problems Bannon correctly highlights. AGAIN, Bannon's best ideas were NOT not not implemented. And Bannon DOES have lots of good ideas.
The seventh student asked a very open-ended question on immigration, allowing Bannon to express himself on a matter he is passionate about, and show off some more of his good ideas. Which go nowhere.
So, who was so disappointing?
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