[Freedom4US]

I can't overemphasise the deviousness of the people entrusted to educate our children on the macro level. Our teachers and educators are in aggregate wonderful people, but I strongly encourage those with an interest in their children's welfare to follow this link about the "Delphi Technique", learn about what it is, how to recognize it in all its various forms. Know thy enemy, they certainly know us, have done their homework, and most despicable of all, take advantage of reasonable citizens willingness to compromise and their gullibility. They in fact depend on it. You may find yourself enraged when you discover how you have been manipulated.


http://www.iror.org/delphi.asp

"The Delphi Technique is a calculated method some administrators (such as school superintendents), committees (such as a school committee or school building committee), group facilitators and special interest groups (some ballot question groups and less-than-honorable architectural firms) use to achieve "consensus." Through the use of the Delphi Technique and the promotion of an "us" vs "them" mentality among the citizens of a community, dissenting voices are identifed, marginalized and discredited and the (often hidden) agendas of various groups and controlling individuals promoted."

Further suggested reading would be Saul Alinsky's "Reveille for Radicals" and "Rules for Radicals" (Hillary Clinton's mentor, btw); and it becomes apparent exactly how the will of the people has been hijacked. When you hear about the insanities in far away communities and think "It can't happen here, we are too smart, too good looking, too rich, etc, think again. These people play for keeps and they don't ever stop. Forewarned is forearmed. Get involved, because your enemies are very well organized and very well funded and they won't take no for an answer.

[Aquinasfan]

"The Delphi Technique is a calculated method some administrators (such as school superintendents), committees (such as a school committee or school building committee), group facilitators and special interest groups (some ballot question groups and less-than-honorable architectural firms) use to achieve "consensus." Through the use of the Delphi Technique and the promotion of an "us" vs "them" mentality among the citizens of a community, dissenting voices are identifed, marginalized and discredited and the (often hidden) agendas of various groups and controlling individuals promoted."

Thanks for the link! This is how controversial programs are implemented from the top down, from the federal government and the state through local school boards, against the wishes of the community.

[Aquinasfan]

Found this on the website you linked. We've all experienced this or seen it in action:

California School Administrators Coping With Questions:

Five Basic Responses:

"Respond only:...Flat answers prompt more questions, and 'yes' and 'no' answers mean that you are a victim of their questions, playing on their field."

"Respond and insert: Answer and elaborate with information not directly called for...this will establish you as the expert."

"Insert and respond: Preface your answer with reflections or information. Set the stage. This is a great way to break bad news."

"Insert only: If you're not going to answer the question, then you'd better make the content of your alternative good."

"Ignore: Go on as if the question was never asked."