Category Archives: Consumerism

Tragic Trust

Posted on November 6, 2011 by jackpelham

NOTE:  I suppose this topic is worthy of an entire book, but I shall attempt to address it here only briefly. As I continue to observe the way things go here on Planet Earth, I keep noticing a troubling habit … Continue reading →

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The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jackpelham

One book that has been very influential for Kay and me these past few years is: The Underground History of American Education: A Schoolteacher’s Intimate Investigation Into The Problem Of Modern Schooling by John Taylor Gatto.

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On Consumerism

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jackpelham

I am concerned with the dupability of people in general and one great example of this is how they behave as consumers.  Based on my modest research to date, I have no reason to trust most mega corporations to provide … Continue reading →

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