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DonCoquixote

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1. as a kid in similar straights

Reply to adirondacker (Original post)

Sun Dec 23, 2012, 05:41 PM

Dec 2012

I can tell you there is a LOT of truth in this article. The powers that be do NOT want working class kids to get into power, as they know that, once companies start to import Asia's CEO's and Engineers, even Buffy and Muffy in the Hamptons might not get get the automatic handover of Wealth and status.

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For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall. NY Times article well worth the read... [View all] adirondacker Dec 2012 OP

as a kid in similar straights DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #1

Thanks for posting this. nt Mona Dec 2012 #2

The defunding of public education is creating a hole AlphaCentauri Dec 2012 #3

it goes beyong just the current, recent generations... FirstLight Dec 2012 #4

You should be extremely proud of yourself, whether you get your ticket punched or not. adirondacker Dec 2012 #23

thanks so much FirstLight Dec 2012 #31

K&R nt riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #5

I guess it is like working in a union or non union company riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #6

I don't know what went wrong. I currently have a home health aide due to some surgery. CTyankee Dec 2012 #7

Yup. Igel Dec 2012 #8

Igel, Thanks for Your Informative and Thoughtful Comments on this Topic Indykatie Dec 2012 #10

It sounds as if you blame the students, the parents, SES "culture..." bread_and_roses Dec 2012 #15

College is Also Becoming Unaffordable for Middle Class Families Indykatie Dec 2012 #9

In most European socialist countries higher education is basically free. xtraxritical Dec 2012 #13

Count me in for a European style system. Government services work program for 2 years and off you go adirondacker Dec 2012 #14

$23K/yr. exboyfil Dec 2012 #26

One thing that jumps out at me Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #11

Yes. Along with parties, spring "break" and a host of travel options. n/t adirondacker Dec 2012 #12

Eons ago, when I was in college, Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #16

Leisure is important, whether it's a party or just time for a walk through the park. politicat Dec 2012 #17

It should not be that hard for kids to get an education n/t AlphaCentauri Dec 2012 #20

I tip my hat to you... daleanime Dec 2012 #27

K&R JDPriestly Dec 2012 #18

K&R AZ Progressive Dec 2012 #19

It's who you know. Not how much education you have. Hard work doesn't mean shit. Manifestor_of_Light Dec 2012 #21

My situation is somewhat similar Cresent City Kid Dec 2012 #22

College was my ticket out of poverty Politicub Dec 2012 #24

Obtaining a college degree is my most important accomplishment. Politicub Dec 2012 #25

Great articule,glad someone took the time to post it. Wellstone ruled Dec 2012 #28

I have an old friend from the Navy. He chose to become an Union Electrician.... adirondacker Dec 2012 #29

College SUCKS! johnlucas Dec 2012 #30