Archive for February 12th, 2008

Mexico and the Merida Initiative

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

The United States is planning to give Mexico $1.4 billion to use in securing Mexico’s southern border. That’s absurd, given that we can’t secure our southern border, nor does Mexico have much interest in helping us do that. Presidente Calderon insists that this condition on the money’s use is not acceptable, saying, “I cannot accept [...]

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Blind Leading the Blind

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

A retired teacher reveals he was illiterate until age 48. The author seems to think this story is inspirational. I would call it disgusting and a sign that our educational system is a wreck.

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