Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: RIP John Gatto

  1. #1

    RIP John Gatto

    I just learned that the great John Gatto passed away on Oct 25th.

    I was lucky enough to meet him several times as a kid and he was a total inspiration to me and all those that were with me.

    He was one of the greatest influences on real education and helping people understand what the public schools had done to them and were now doing to their children.

    Rest in Peace, my friend- may you never be forgotten.
    There is no spoon.



  2. Remove this section of ads by registering.
  3. #2
    RIP

    A true loss.
    Chris

    "Government ... does not exist of necessity, but rather by virtue of a tragic, almost comical combination of klutzy, opportunistic terrorism against sitting ducks whom it pretends to shelter, plus our childish phobia of responsibility, praying to be exempted from the hard reality of life on life's terms." Wolf DeVoon

    "...Make America Great Again. I'm interested in making American FREE again. Then the greatness will come automatically."Ron Paul

  4. #3
    Thanks for letting us know. What a loss.
    #NashvilleStrong

    “I’m a doctor. That’s a baby.”~~~Dr. Manny Sethi

  5. #4
    RIP
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

  6. #5

  7. #6
    Kurwa. R.I.P.
    Quote Originally Posted by Torchbearer
    what works can never be discussed online. there is only one language the government understands, and until the people start speaking it by the magazine full... things will remain the same.
    Hear/buy my music here "government is the enemy of liberty"-RP Support me on Patreon here Ephesians 6:12

  8. #7
    I'd only recently learned of him, but his influence on education and homeschooling cannot be understated.
    There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket.
    -Major General Smedley Butler, USMC,
    Two-Time Congressional Medal of Honor Winner
    Author of, War is a Racket!

    It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours.
    - Diogenes of Sinope

  9. #8
    Supporting Member
    California
    Dori_G's Avatar


    Posts
    28
    Join Date
    Nov 2018
    I've only recently learned about John Gatto in my research for a short film I'm making on bias in education.

    Very sad to see that he passed recently, he seemed like truly an original and inspired thinker. I'm looking forward to reading his books for my research.

    www.LittleLibertarians.com



  10. Remove this section of ads by registering.
  11. #9
    He will absolutely be sorely missed! And I havent been very active as of late. One of my all time heroes.

    RIP
    1776 > 1984

    The FAILURE of the United States Government to operate and maintain an
    Honest Money System , which frees the ordinary man from the clutches of the money manipulators, is the single largest contributing factor to the World's current Economic Crisis.

    The Elimination of Privacy is the Architecture of Genocide

    Belief, Money, and Violence are the three ways all people are controlled

    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    Our central bank is not privately owned.

  12. #10
    RIP Gatto.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Paul View Post
    The intellectual battle for liberty can appear to be a lonely one at times. However, the numbers are not as important as the principles that we hold. Leonard Read always taught that "it's not a numbers game, but an ideological game." That's why it's important to continue to provide a principled philosophy as to what the role of government ought to be, despite the numbers that stare us in the face.
    Quote Originally Posted by Origanalist View Post
    This intellectually stimulating conversation is the reason I keep coming here.

  13. #11
    Quote Originally Posted by Dori_G View Post
    I've only recently learned about John Gatto in my research for a short film I'm making on bias in education.

    Very sad to see that he passed recently, he seemed like truly an original and inspired thinker. I'm looking forward to reading his books for my research.

    www.LittleLibertarians.com
    Good luck with your books.

    If you haven't heard of him, you might want to also look up John Holt.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Paul View Post
    The intellectual battle for liberty can appear to be a lonely one at times. However, the numbers are not as important as the principles that we hold. Leonard Read always taught that "it's not a numbers game, but an ideological game." That's why it's important to continue to provide a principled philosophy as to what the role of government ought to be, despite the numbers that stare us in the face.
    Quote Originally Posted by Origanalist View Post
    This intellectually stimulating conversation is the reason I keep coming here.

  14. #12
    And Charolette Iserbyt.
    1776 > 1984

    The FAILURE of the United States Government to operate and maintain an
    Honest Money System , which frees the ordinary man from the clutches of the money manipulators, is the single largest contributing factor to the World's current Economic Crisis.

    The Elimination of Privacy is the Architecture of Genocide

    Belief, Money, and Violence are the three ways all people are controlled

    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    Our central bank is not privately owned.

  15. #13
    Supporting Member
    California
    Dori_G's Avatar


    Posts
    28
    Join Date
    Nov 2018
    Thank you for the heads up, and will do.
    Quote Originally Posted by Suzanimal View Post
    RIP Gatto.

  16. #14
    RIP Mr. Gatto.
    "Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments of my administration is minding my own business."

    Calvin Coolidge

  17. #15
    Quote Originally Posted by Ender View Post
    I just learned that the great John Gatto passed away on Oct 25th.

    I was lucky enough to meet him several times as a kid and he was a total inspiration to me and all those that were with me.

    He was one of the greatest influences on real education and helping people understand what the public schools had done to them and were now doing to their children.

    Rest in Peace, my friend- may you never be forgotten.

    IIRC his last year as a NYC teacher was my first.

    Teaching in public schools is a fate worse than death, IMO. How my friend Jake has remained for 34 years is beyond my comprehension. Last time I visited him at Brooklyn Tech, I thought I was going to break out in hives when I walked in the door. The environments are so toxic, it is no wonder "millennials" are largely helpless toddlers, incapable of adult thought.
    freedomisobvious.blogspot.com

    There is only one correct way: freedom. All other solutions are non-solutions.

    It appears that artificial intelligence is at least slightly superior to natural stupidity.

    Our words make us the ghosts that we are.

    Convincing the world he didn't exist was the Devil's second greatest trick; the first was convincing us that God didn't exist.

  18. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by osan View Post
    IIRC his last year as a NYC teacher was my first.

    Teaching in public schools is a fate worse than death, IMO. How my friend Jake has remained for 34 years is beyond my comprehension. Last time I visited him at Brooklyn Tech, I thought I was going to break out in hives when I walked in the door. The environments are so toxic, it is no wonder "millennials" are largely helpless toddlers, incapable of adult thought.
    AMEN.
    There is no spoon.



  19. Remove this section of ads by registering.


Similar Threads

  1. Extending Childhood, by John Taylor Gatto
    By green73 in forum Family, Parenting & Education
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-26-2013, 11:08 AM
  2. John Taylor Gatto: On Life and Education
    By Marenco in forum U.S. Political News
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 01-29-2011, 12:01 AM
  3. John Gatto interview on LRC
    By heavenlyboy34 in forum Education Freedom
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-26-2010, 08:59 AM
  4. John Taylor Gatto On The Consequences Of Public Education
    By Lightfiend in forum Education Freedom
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-27-2010, 07:26 AM
  5. The purpose and origins of public education - John Gatto
    By emazur in forum Education Freedom
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-18-2009, 01:48 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •