Dear Readers: Thrilling news! It’s going to be a dynamic week on Canto Talk, as we will be featuring two of my favorite Capitalist Heroes! Tonight, Captain Capitalism Aaron Clarey will be chatting about his book, “Worthless” — and I will be featuring some tales from College Insurrection that make his point that sensible young people will study Science-Technology-Engineering-Math, learn a skilled trade, or join the military (CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO CANTO TALK).
In his video today, Aaron show us why he is the Grand Master of Capitalism:
Today’s College Insurrection pieces that make the case for “Worthless – The Young Person’s Indispensable Guide to Choosing the Right Major” (purchase at Aaron’s site, click HERE and hit icon at left)
- The rampant political discrimination: Affirmative action for conservative professors?
- Students forced into slave labor to engage progressive professors ‘s activism: College stages “Wikistorm” that rains down liberalism upon online entries
- Professor rants against taxpayers who don’t want higher taxes: Columbia Prof’s crazed YouTube rant against tax-fighter Grover Norquist
- Colleges kick out Christian groups but promote those that feature sexual fetishes: ACLJ Starts Petition for Students’ Religious Rights ; Harvard approves BDSM club
Occasionally, something happens on American campuses that makes the Goddess smile: Jersey college student starts 24/7 condom delivery service
As if all this capitalism goodness were not enough, Thursday we feature fellow SLOB and good friend Barry Jacobsen of Deadliest Blogger. He will be discussing his excellent “The Age of Arthur” series.
In it, we will be comparing the Myth and Legend of Camelot to what is actually known about 5th and 6th century Britain via written and archeological records. Some of the topics to be covered.
- Was there a King Arthur who ruled Britain?
- Who exactly were the “Knights of the Round Table”?
- Was there a Queen Guinevere, and if she existed, would she have been involved with Sir Lancelot?
- Was Merlin real or fantasy?
- How did Arthur die?
Both shows should be fun and informative!
I’m reading ‘The Age of Arthur” now and while I don’t agree with all of Mr. Jacobsen’s informed speculations (what two historians ever agree on anything?), I find it wonderfully researched and clearly presented. He has maps I’ve never seen before (refreshing!) and his speculutive extrapolations should fuel unending discussion and scholarly argument (of the best kind) for those interested in his subject – not to mention breaking new trails in the heretofore “dark” ages for other s to follow and extend. Hat tip to the Goddess for bringing it to our attention.
As to government “education?” No one could descibe it better than John Stuart Mill – “A general State education is a mere contrivance for molding people to be exactly like one another; and as the mold in which it casts them is that which pleases the dominant power in the government, whether this be a monarch, an aristocracy, or a majority of the existing generation; in proportion as it is efficient and successful, it establishes a despotism over the mind, leading by a natural tendency to one over the body.”
Like Twain I’ve tried never to allow my schooling interfere with my education.
My good friend Barry would be delighted to discuss for hours any disagreement or differing analysis you care to share.
I tend not to debate him on any historical subject outside of ancient Egypt…for obvious reasons.
I am glad you are enjoying his work, as well as the take on “Worthless”. Thanks for your support — it is most appreciated.
Off topic: Dig this – http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/new-findings-about-nefertiti-as-berlin-exhibition-opens-a-870731.html