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  1. reetpleat

    This generation of kids...

    My dad says, "the society that values it's philosophers above it's plumbers will be in trouble, as neither their ideas nor their pipes will hold water." A worth sentiment. We need skilled craftspeople. But th3e writing is on the wall. Those who insist on maintaining the skill and...
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    This generation of kids...

    You are correct, but I think the classism that keeps kids out of college is far worse than the classism that looks down on those without a college education. Firstly, the latter does not harm people much. Those smart or energetic and motivated will eventually do well. Those who do not will...
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    This generation of kids...

    Nope. Correcting racism and classism is not the same as being politically correct. The solution is to give every kid a good education, placing emphasis on the value of education and the option of higher learning. If a child is steered towards the trades, or not college, it should be because...
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    Royal Enfield Bullet 500

    If you still have it in a month or so, i will be interested. Sadly, not in a position right now. has it had any of the updates that seem to have been improvements since 2001? Don't know much about these.
  5. reetpleat

    This generation of kids...

    Problem is though, that traditionally, working class kids and minorities are channeled into trade schools or not going to college. this is wrong. every kid should be taught that they can go to college. It really is a major step up the economic and class ladder. If a kid decides he is not...
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    This generation of kids...

    True, firstly, I figure we won't know for twenty years or so what is really successful. No old person crabbing proves a thing. maybe the next generation will be happier and more successful. Also, you are quite right. You can beat kids self esteem down and he may be successful to defy you...
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    This generation of kids...

    But did they know how tp properly address a cave? But seriously, I don't think that is that big a deal. i mean, unless they do it, or have had a class in it, why would a kid know how to address an envelope. They will learn soon enough. but I will be they are quite good at setting up a...
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    This generation of kids...

    I do agree that self discipline, delayed gratification, and just learning that we can't always have things exactly how we want them are good things for a kid to learn, but i think many older generations overdid it, to the point of crushing hopes dreams, creativity and joy. I think a lot of...
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    This generation of kids...

    Many believe that the modern school system was designed to train good industrial employees who do what they are told, follow orders and keep their mouths shut. if this is what you want you child to be, feel free to stick to outmoded concepts of education. Where would the world be if Bill...
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    This generation of kids...

    If enough adults performed poorly getting up early, you better believe businesses would shift their work hours. Of course, businesses where high performance would not. But what is a school. A business where we want our kids to show up and put in the bare minimum performance, or one where we...
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    Is "Boys/Men Only" too Taboo?

    Might offend some. I hope not. i am in favor of all black schools, all women schools etc. As I think it can be valuable for a group to be educated absent the dominant group, which may have a detrimental effect on their participation. However, do not approve of all male, or all white groups...
  14. reetpleat

    This generation of kids...

    Statistically, most juvenile crime and teen pregnancy happens weekdays between 3 and 5.
  15. reetpleat

    This generation of kids...

    As for protective gear, it is easy to say until it is your kid who dies in a head injury bike accident. Happens and happened every year. As for encouraging kids to fight or smacking them, well, don't believe in teaching violence. These days, if an adult kits someone he goes to jail. You...
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    This generation of kids...

    There is much scientific evidence that the teenage brain works on a different cycle than adults, and getting up that early is not a good idea, as it leaves them tired all day. What is the point of teaching them to get up early when they will be exhausted and unable to learn well. better to let...
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    Retro-extremists? What are we called?

    But I would suggest that it is not that productive to put much effort into a word defining maybe a couple of thousand people around the world. How could one ever hope to get it to catch on when most of the world could not care less, or lack of any relevance to their lives. On the other hand...
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    What are you wearing today??

    Not a bad plan. then, if it ever comes down to a clan war, this clan will have the benefit of a lot of paramilitary trained youth with an allgience to your clan.
  20. reetpleat

    How do the 40's and burlesque go hand in hand?

    A burlesque dancer on the radio? Not my preferred choice of venue.
  21. reetpleat

    Harlem Nightclub Map, undated

    I love all the white folks in top hats and tails "slumming." Although well dressed wealthy blacks depicted too. Some of these clubs were for people that really wanted to rub shoulders with the various color of the community, while others were white only, upscale places. Of course I am sure...
  22. reetpleat

    Alllen Edmonds Black Sanford 13C Plain brown 14 AA Price reduced

    Beautiful black Sanfords. Thin rubber vibram sole added over leather. You can see it starting to peel off in photo of toes, but i have glued it back on with shoe cement just as would have been original. Overall good shape. Slight scuffing and small repaired tear on toe. Look quite good...
  23. reetpleat

    Allen Edmonds Burton 11 3E Park Avenue 10 1/2 EEE Price reduced

    Nice pair of Burtons. Good shape. hardly worn. No rips or scuffs.Insole is padded slightly, but leather. Not the hard piece of leather like the classic design, but only slightly padded. the sole has a ribber piece, so great for winter, but not the full leather sole. Inside shows the...
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