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So is this just a case of Republicans believing that privatization is always better?
New Jersey is becoming ground zero in the Republican campaign to turn public schools into corporate profit centers. Governor Christie’s education plans include a new $825 million private school voucher program paid for by cutting $820 million out of the public education budget. The program was designed by Christie and his Education Commissioner – Christopher Cerf - who just happened to previously be the President of the world’s largest for-profit school corporation – Edison Schools, Inc.
So is this just a case of Republicans believing that privatization is always better? Not exactly…it turns out Governor Christie used to be a lobbyist on behalf of Edison Schools Incorporated – and routinely lobbied the state on behalf private schools.
And now as Governor – Christie is giving the ultimate kickback to his former employers – the state’s entire public education system and over $800 million bucks. Chris Christie - the best governor money can buy.
-Thom
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Tonight on The Big Picture on RT TV at 9pm and 11pm... Republican candidate's debate - any surprises? (check your local listings for stations or stream at RT, and catch past shows on Youtube)
The Best of the Rest of the News...
Cut Wall Street Down to Size With a Financial Speculation Tax with Sarah Anderson, Director - Global Economy Project, Institute for Policy Studies 
School Choice: The best Governor money can buy? with David Selig, Conservative Commentator.
Green report: On Climate Change, a GOP Race to the Fringe - "Global warming is a hoax" is becoming a Republican slogan with Conor Friedersdorf, Associate Editor - The Atlantic
Daily Take: The worker's share of national income?
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The Daily Stack 
Quote: "The good of the people is the highest law." -- Cicero.
Hour One: Republican debate...any surprises? Faiz Shakir, Think Progress
Hour Two: "The Battle for the soul of America"...Ayn Rand or Jesus... Thom talks to Eric Sapp of the American Values Network...
Green Report: Explosion in Jellyfish Numbers May Lead to Ecological Disaster, Warn Scientists Dr. Robert Condon, Faculty Research Scientist-Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL)
Site: " GOP" (see the upside down stars).
Hour Three: Tax cuts for millionaires = tax fraud by the Left...what?! with Wayne Root, Root For America
Ohio Gov says "wealthy suffer along with the rest of us"...really?! Cliff Schecter, Progressive PR consultant.
Quote: "I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength and bid defiance to the laws our country" - Thomas Jefferson.
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On the Road Again
Jun 17, 7pm - Minneapolis, MNSwedenborgian Church, St. Paul. Free talk and book signing hosted by Common Good Books.
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Thom's Poll
Repeal of "Don't ask, Don't Tell" is nearing the finish line - will it make it?
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Watch & Listen to Thom
Thom Hartmann: Read my lips: "no more tax cuts"
Thom Hartmann: To be a follower of Ayn Rand - is it necessary to be an atheist?
Thom Hartmann: The Good. The Bad and the very insatiably Ugly! Feminists, Weinergate & Limbaugh
Or watch the Full "Big Picture" Show
Full Show - 6/13/11. General Petraeus's Captured "Taliban" were Civilians
Thom speaks with investigative journalist, Gareth Porter about his discovery on the misconception General Petraeus gave America concerning the capture of Taliban fighters. Later in the show, Congressman Earl Blumenauer discusses the Democrats' plan to raising the nation's debt ceiling.
Thom Hartmann on the News: 06-14-11
Thom Hartmann: Ohio GOP Sen. Defends Budget That Favors The Rich
Thom Hartmann vs Wayne Root- Tax Fraud by the Left?
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