Category Archives: Education

REPUBLICANS DEAL ANOTHER BLOW TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

The Indiana Republicans just can’t get enough of trouncing on our public school system and the parents who stand by it.  Once again, just to reinforce their love of anything non-public, Republicans gussied up the now-legal package of enticements to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Government, Indiana, Indiana General Assembly, Mitch Daniels, Republican Party, Republicans, Tony Bennett | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

DANIELS RACE TO DESTROY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

Mitch Daniels comes from the corporate world which feeds on privatization and decreasing workers’ rights.  Just hours after Mitch Daniels took over as governor of Indiana in 2005, he rescinded the rights of highway police, hospital attendants, mechanics, and other … Continue reading →

Posted in Collective Bargaining, Education, Indiana General Assembly, Mitch Daniels, Republican Party, Republicans, Tony Bennett | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

BEND IT LIKE BENNETT

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

The Superintendent of our Indiana schools – and I use the word “Superintendent” lightly – Tony Bennett has been anointed to attempt to placate the fears of Hoosier teachers, parents, and supporters of public education as he and his boss … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Government, Indiana General Assembly, Mitch Daniels, Religion, Republicans, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

REPUBLICANS SHOOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT – HOBBLE OFF INTO THE SUNSET

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

What was supposed to be a unified Republican uprising against the “socialist” agenda hidden in President Obama’s speech to schoolchildren has turned into a full rout of Republican antagonists.  Tucking their tiny little tails between their crooked little legs, Republicans … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrats, Education, President Obama, Republicans | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

AND SO, MY FELLOW AMERICANS: ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU – ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY.

Posted on September 7, 2009 by

I would imagine most Americans of any age would recognize the above quote from John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address of January 20, 1961.  Amazing isn’t it that such a quote holds so much meaning to so many and has been and … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrats, Education, U.S. Presidency, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 49 Comments

REPUBLICAN IDIOCY CONTINUES OVER OBAMA ADDRESS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN

Posted on September 4, 2009 by

President Obama is planning to address the nation’s school children next week.  Of course, Republicans are having a hissy fit and throwing out all kinds of statements accusing Obama of potential indoctrination of the millions who may be allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrat Party, Democrats, Education, President Obama | Tagged , , | 28 Comments

DANIELS PANDERS TO TEACHERS WITH POSITION ON DISCIPLINE

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

Mitch Daniels has now decided that discipline in schools might be a good idea. Wonder where he has been for the last three and a half years? Head under a rock? The realization that discipline is lacking in schools comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Mitch Daniels | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

LOSING OUR MINDS – THE DARK SIDE OF TECHNOLOGY

Posted on August 10, 2008 by

Our reliance on technology is giving way to a loss of mental capabilities that used to be seen as second nature to us. For each task that we surrender to technology, we lose the use of mental faculties no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Uncategorized | Tagged | 12 Comments

INTERVIEWER STUPIDITY – THE MORMON POLYGAMY QUESTION – AD NAUSEUM

Posted on November 18, 2007 by

The following was an exchange while Mitt Romney was still governor of Massachusetts. Interviewer: Governor Romney, thanks for being on the show. Mitt: (all smiles) Great to be here, Joan. Interviewer: Governor, a lot of Americans are asking themselves, Can … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, Religion, Republican Party | 10 Comments

SOUDER SAYS NO TO STUDENT LOAN HELP – WHAT A SURPRISE.

Posted on September 9, 2007 by

Indiana’s 3rd district representative, Mark Souder, voted no on a student aid bill which passed both bodies of Congress this past Friday. The House voted 292-97 for the student aid and, earlier in the day, the Senate approved the measure … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Economics, Education