You're delusional. Revolt always came from people with an empty stomach, not fro... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		a-french-anon 9 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable? You're delusional. Revolt always came from people with an empty stomach, not from the comfortable leisure class. Plus, an "educated" populace is as easy or maybe even easier to control, it's willpower against all odds that characterizes the truly ungovernable.

arkey 9 months ago [–]

So the best you can hope for, if mass control is what you want, is the combination of comfortably and leisurely uneducated people, isn't it?

Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact