Field trip for black students sparks controversy at Ann Arbor elementary school
"An Ann Arbor elementary school principal used a letter home to parents tonight to defend a field trip for black students as part of his school’s efforts to close the achievement gap between white and black students."
Imagine a school trip for white students only!
Imagine the mentality of the educators who think that a trip for black students ONLY is a great idea!
Someone needs a new job!
Friday, May 07, 2010
Teachers unions fight “for the kids?” Not exactly.
The Free Enterprise Nation - Teachers unions fight “for the kids?” Not exactly.
"The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers stood up alongside Senator Tom Harkin, asking Congress to pass the Keep Our Educators Working Act.
The bill provides $23 billion in federal funding to local school districts so they can avoid having to make job cuts for the 2011 school year.
Harken said “This bill is an investment in our kids, in our economy, and in our future.”
We agree that nobody wants to see students in overcrowded classes, which could happen if the predicted 300,000 teaching job cuts were to happen.
However, if we, the American taxpayers, are giving one select group of people $23 billion to save their jobs, it would only be fair if we were able to receive some concessions from the teachers unions in exchange for our generosity."
We've seen where the teacher's unions love points.
And it don't point to even one kid.
It is self-love at its worst.
"The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers stood up alongside Senator Tom Harkin, asking Congress to pass the Keep Our Educators Working Act.
The bill provides $23 billion in federal funding to local school districts so they can avoid having to make job cuts for the 2011 school year.
Harken said “This bill is an investment in our kids, in our economy, and in our future.”
We agree that nobody wants to see students in overcrowded classes, which could happen if the predicted 300,000 teaching job cuts were to happen.
However, if we, the American taxpayers, are giving one select group of people $23 billion to save their jobs, it would only be fair if we were able to receive some concessions from the teachers unions in exchange for our generosity."
We've seen where the teacher's unions love points.
And it don't point to even one kid.
It is self-love at its worst.
Jobs up 290,000; jobless rate rises to 9.9 pct.
Jobs up 290,000; jobless rate rises to 9.9 pct.
"All told, 15.3 million people were out of work in April."
No amount of TV happy talk about 290,000 new jobs (many of which are government "jobs") will help the 15.3 million Americans.
Remember in November!
"All told, 15.3 million people were out of work in April."
No amount of TV happy talk about 290,000 new jobs (many of which are government "jobs") will help the 15.3 million Americans.
Remember in November!
FNC's Hume Chides Media Misinformation on AZ Immigration Law
FNC's Hume Chides Media Misinformation on AZ Immigration Law
"During Fox News Sunday's 'Roundtable' segment, regular panel member Brit Hume chided the news media for spreading misinformation about the new law in Arizona aimed at enforcing federal immigration laws, as he charged that 'It's turned out that a lot of the news stories simply flat had it wrong, and a lot of the critics of the bill itself have also got it wrong.'
After recounting that the law requires 'that there be a legitimate law enforcement incident, a stop, a detention, or arrest,' and 'reasonable suspicion,' he concluded that 'all the hysteria about it is grossly overdone, in my judgment.'"
Sadly, all the hysteria was done for a specific purpose.
Votes for democrats.
"During Fox News Sunday's 'Roundtable' segment, regular panel member Brit Hume chided the news media for spreading misinformation about the new law in Arizona aimed at enforcing federal immigration laws, as he charged that 'It's turned out that a lot of the news stories simply flat had it wrong, and a lot of the critics of the bill itself have also got it wrong.'
After recounting that the law requires 'that there be a legitimate law enforcement incident, a stop, a detention, or arrest,' and 'reasonable suspicion,' he concluded that 'all the hysteria about it is grossly overdone, in my judgment.'"
Sadly, all the hysteria was done for a specific purpose.
Votes for democrats.
NUGENT: Is the kettle black enough?
NUGENT: Is the kettle black enough? - Washington Times
"The truth is that the federal government, as always, has overtly wasted, lost and blown far more of our hard-earned tax dollars than Wall Street crooks could have ripped off in their wildest Bernie Madoff imaginations.
Our politicians are the real bandits and culprits of our economic calamity."
"The truth is that the federal government, as always, has overtly wasted, lost and blown far more of our hard-earned tax dollars than Wall Street crooks could have ripped off in their wildest Bernie Madoff imaginations.
Our politicians are the real bandits and culprits of our economic calamity."
State Government Loses Nearly 10,000 Workers in 9 Years
State Government Loses Nearly 10,000 Workers in 9 Years
"Leaders in the Republican-led Senate fell a few votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to repeal a 3 percent pay raise scheduled to take effect Oct. 1 for most state workers.
The proposal never came up for a vote in the Democrat-led House.
The increase will cost the state an estimated $45 million.
That could come back to bite some state workers.
Lawmakers don't appear likely to raise taxes, so layoffs or furlough days are a distinct possibility as the battle continues over balancing the budget.
Rep. Chuck Moss of Birmingham, the highest-ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, would like to see state employee compensation decreased so the state can keep more workers to deal with citizens' needs.
He's frustrated by the failure of efforts to trim workers' pay and benefits, saying the state's ongoing budget woes will require more sacrifice.
'We have more government than we can afford right now,' Moss said."
We have 10,000 less workers but are spending more on workers now than we did before.
Anyone smell something fishy here?
"Leaders in the Republican-led Senate fell a few votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to repeal a 3 percent pay raise scheduled to take effect Oct. 1 for most state workers.
The proposal never came up for a vote in the Democrat-led House.
The increase will cost the state an estimated $45 million.
That could come back to bite some state workers.
Lawmakers don't appear likely to raise taxes, so layoffs or furlough days are a distinct possibility as the battle continues over balancing the budget.
Rep. Chuck Moss of Birmingham, the highest-ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, would like to see state employee compensation decreased so the state can keep more workers to deal with citizens' needs.
He's frustrated by the failure of efforts to trim workers' pay and benefits, saying the state's ongoing budget woes will require more sacrifice.
'We have more government than we can afford right now,' Moss said."
We have 10,000 less workers but are spending more on workers now than we did before.
Anyone smell something fishy here?
New light shed on Kent State killings - Washington Times
New light shed on Kent State killings - Washington Times
"'We did it,' one man exulted, according to the inquiry.
'We got the riot started.'
The second man expressed disappointment at being excluded from the riot's planning.
'Wait until tomorrow night,' the leader replied excitedly.
'We just got the word.
We're going to burn the ROTC building.'"
A worthy read with the SEIU and other Obama thug bands running around.
"'We did it,' one man exulted, according to the inquiry.
'We got the riot started.'
The second man expressed disappointment at being excluded from the riot's planning.
'Wait until tomorrow night,' the leader replied excitedly.
'We just got the word.
We're going to burn the ROTC building.'"
A worthy read with the SEIU and other Obama thug bands running around.
Can Michigan afford generous tax exemptions for retirees?
Can Michigan afford generous tax exemptions for retirees?
"As Michigan grapples with yet another budget deficit, some say it’s time to eliminate generous tax exemptions for retirees."
Watch out you democrat geezer retirees!
You may well be voting for democrats to increase your taxes to pay for state employee pay and benefit increases.
Bummer dumbocrats.
"As Michigan grapples with yet another budget deficit, some say it’s time to eliminate generous tax exemptions for retirees."
Watch out you democrat geezer retirees!
You may well be voting for democrats to increase your taxes to pay for state employee pay and benefit increases.
Bummer dumbocrats.
Confidence Improves, But Trust Hurts Obama
Confidence Improves, But Trust Hurts Obama - Hotline On Call
"Only 39% of voters said they would vote to re-elect Pres."
Good news but can we survive three more years?
"Only 39% of voters said they would vote to re-elect Pres."
Good news but can we survive three more years?
Flying with the Dragon Lady
Op-Ed Contributor - Flying with the Dragon Lady - NYTimes.com
"I flew the U-2 during the 1990s, and I received this news as if I had learned that an old friend was dying.
It may seem odd to grieve for a machine.
But the U-2 is no ordinary vehicle.
Some in my world call flying the plane a religion, others a calling.
For me it was a gift."
Interesting farewell from a lady U2 pilot.
(HT Itazuke)
"I flew the U-2 during the 1990s, and I received this news as if I had learned that an old friend was dying.
It may seem odd to grieve for a machine.
But the U-2 is no ordinary vehicle.
Some in my world call flying the plane a religion, others a calling.
For me it was a gift."
Interesting farewell from a lady U2 pilot.
(HT Itazuke)
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Obama/Media vs. Arizona/America
American Thinker: Obama/Media vs. Arizona/America
"I can only conclude that Obama willfully and knowingly distorted/lied about the plight of Hispanic-Americans in Arizona and the state's immigration law when he said, '...but now suddenly if you don't have your papers, and you took your kid out to get ice cream, you're gonna be harassed, ...'
Obama's statement simply is not true."
When our president is such a blatant liar, we all suffer.
"I can only conclude that Obama willfully and knowingly distorted/lied about the plight of Hispanic-Americans in Arizona and the state's immigration law when he said, '...but now suddenly if you don't have your papers, and you took your kid out to get ice cream, you're gonna be harassed, ...'
Obama's statement simply is not true."
When our president is such a blatant liar, we all suffer.
Steve Gunn: Columnist realizes his dream: his own hate club | - MLive.com
Steve Gunn: Columnist realizes his dream: his own hate club
"Wow.
This is cool.
My own hate club.
It’s every columnist’s dream."
You haven't arrived until the leftist hate rises up!
Though their hate usually doesn't take much more than any disagreement with anyone over anything.
You go Gunn!
"Wow.
This is cool.
My own hate club.
It’s every columnist’s dream."
You haven't arrived until the leftist hate rises up!
Though their hate usually doesn't take much more than any disagreement with anyone over anything.
You go Gunn!
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