I was Brainwashed!

[MayAMonkeyBeYourPinata]

That's a pretty blanket statement... I'll agree that teachers like that exist, sure. There are bums that leak through the cracks in every profession. And although they may be more prevalent in teaching positions, since there seems to be a shortage of teachers as a whole, I don't think you can possibly say "most teachers don't actually know what they're doing." I'm taking AP US/VA Government this year, and my teacher is the leader/sponsor of the Young Conservatives club. I'd consider myself somewhat liberal-leaning, but I've never had any problems with the way he conducts class. He's a smart guy, knows and ENJOYS what he teaches, and keeps things running smooth and unbiased. We learn, and form our own opinions. The beauty of education.

Well said.

I find history teachers to be some of the best in the school.

[jdev]

I was taught that homosexuality is not only natural, but that I should accecpt it and respect homosexuals for their courage in coming out

whats so wrong with that? you should have respect and compassion for your fellow man.. unless they are homosexual?

I was taught not to question authority.

by whom? where the hell do you go to school? when i was in high school I always questioned my teachers, when it called for it. I was even suspended once in school for insighting a riot for my opinions once.

The children in Nazi Germany were taught not to question authority too, look where that got them.

look where it got them indeed. didnt the wall come down quite some time ago?

I was taught that the white settlers were wrong for taking the indian's land.

if I came to your house, and decided that I am claiming your land as my own, in the name of my family, then its ok? if so, be sure to PM me your address so i can annex your property as my families.

I was taught that guns are evil and that guns cause crime

criminals cause crime. just like guns dont kill people, bullets do. and hockey dads.

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School is Conformity, read 1984 real good book

[BobTheCow]

for me it hasnt been specifially liberal or conservative shoved down my throat, its mainly been republic vs democrat, i have even had a teacher call the entire class stupid children, because we did not believe what bush has said, i think this goes well beyond party lines and more into.. well i dont know, but what you said about children in nazi germany being tought not to question authority has something to do with it, we as a generation are being tought not to question the governmeant, or authority of any type, why? i dont know, but it is happening

I think you're just disadvantaged then, if that's the message you're really being taught. I for one have been taught that our protected right to question the government and question authority without fear of punishment is one of the greatest liberties we have. You're right about your fear, what would happen if nobody did question authority... but I think we've got a pretty good system set up so that you can question all you want, and nothing that radical will be able to happen on its own.

**edit** FOILED AGAIN!!! Agreed, joey d... you said what I tried to, but using specific arguments. Yay.

[Ov3rmind]

I have just recently completed my highschool education. Over all the years that I attended a public school I have been taught many things. Little did I know was that I was having liberal and socialist beliefs shoved down my throat. Not until about my junior year did I realize what had been done to me. I was taught that homosexuality is not only natural, but that I should accecpt it and respect homosexuals for their courage in coming out. I was taught that it is wrong to display the ten commandments in public for fear of hurting someone's feelings. Like them seeing the Ten Commandments is really going to degrade their life. After all, how many of us have gotten in trouble by following these guidlines? Have you ever been to jail for not killing someone? Have you ever been beaten up for not sleeping with another person's husband or wife? I was taught that we should blindly follow the government. I was taught not to question authority. The children in Nazi Germany were taught not to question authority too, look where that got them. I was taught that the white settlers were wrong for taking the indian's land. I was taught that guns are evil and that guns cause crime. People, guns casue crime like flies cause garbage. I was taught that parts of the US Constitution are obsolete, mainly the second amendment and parts that protect personal liberties. All of these beliefs that were forced down my throat by liberal-socialist teachers are complete leftist propaganda. But years of this type of brainwashing cannot be erased overnight. As part of my therapy to rid my unconscience of this communist nonsense I will be posting essays and inviting discussion. For anyone that believes that they too have been brainwashed in liberal schools I would like to form a group on how to align yourself to a more conservative view and spot liberal ideas, trends and actions that are destroying America. For any who disagree I will be willing to listen to your views. I will not childlishly attack you. I may call you a socialist or an enemy within America's borders. In turn you can call me a conservative, a radical, or a bigot. I expect those types of names from those who have, like me, been victimized and brainwashed. However, unlike me you have not realized what has happened to you. My goal is to point out liberalism and shed the light of truth and democracy on liberals and their radical socialist beliefs. Let the debates begin.

Wow, your school sucks. Never did I have views crammed into me like that.

[Koosh]

Yeah...

Nothing is more American then crushing every single viewpoint that doesnt agree with you!

[BlackWeenie]

[QUOTE=Lakeview Bulldog]All of these beliefs that were forced down my throat by liberal-socialist teachers are complete leftist propaganda. But years of this type of brainwashing cannot be erased overnight. As part of my therapy to rid my unconscience of this communist nonsense I will be posting essays and inviting discussion. For anyone that believes that they too have been brainwashed in liberal schools I would like to form a group on how to align yourself to a more conservative view and spot liberal ideas, trends and actions that are destroying America. [\QUOTE]

i dont think you realize how big of a difference there is between liberalism and socialism/communism. liberal ideaology is far from social and communist ideology. so its really unfair to catagorize these people as all three. theyre either one or the other. ... or the other... :P

[Glickman]

i dunno if it was my school, or just the ap teachers, but they were always VERY open, and we always had a ball arguing. but we were never "brainwashed" ..


but that makes u think... how do you know if u were brainwashed?

[Konigballer]

"I was taught that homosexuality is not only natural, but that I should accecpt it and respect homosexuals for their courage in coming out."---


what, you never knew anyone who had a gay dog? Of course its natural.

I'd respect anyone who came out and admitted they're gay in highschool if they lived in Ohio.....
talk about a redneck beat down

[Jack_Dubious]

I was taught that we should blindly follow the government. I was taught not to question authority. The children in Nazi Germany were taught not to question authority too, look where that got them. .

uhm...you said you just finished high school, so the last 4 years that they have been brainwashing you, there has been a conservative administration. Why would these "liberal" teachers want you to blindly follow the (Republican controlled) government? I didnt know "not questioning authority" was a liberal trait.

You should blame your school, not for supposedly teaching liberalism, but for not teaching you how to think for yourself.

Now that you are out of high school and are forced to do your own thinking, you have probably caught on to the first ideology that came along, learned a few buzzwords and one liners, and now you're off postin' on the net. Do yourself a favor and leave the Conservative rhetoric to the true Conservatives on this board.


JDub

[Mango]

[Jonneh]

It sounds like you want to be anything BUT liberal, purely for the sake of not being liberal. Interesting

[bornl33t]

screw all of you, I'm right and that's all there is too it. Just ask me and yuo can know how to be right too. Lets start with, "Sandwiches! Every one loves 'em. Sandwiches!"

[deadeye9]

I was taught that it is wrong to display the ten commandments in public

There's that pesky Constitution, getting in the way again.

I was taught not to question authority.

Question religious athority, too. Critical thinking is not taught on Sunday.

[Automaggin2]

I dont agree wit you on some parts, but honestly, that was the greatest rant I have read in awhile. *HIGH FIVE*