The Teacher's Union should be next in our sights.

Written by an Oregon Resident:


"While I was getting a coffee, I overheard 7 young people (22-26 years old, 5 males, 2 female) who have been protesting in downtown Portland the last two nights.

I told them I was doing research and asked nicely if they would answer some questions. They were cool with it, so I sat down and went for it.

Three voted. Of the four who didn't, none was registered to vote.

None of them researched independently either candidate.

All were for Hillary but preferred Bernie.

Why the Democratic Candidate?

'More things are taken care of.'
'Time to have a woman President.'
'Democrats aren't sexist or racist.'

Six of them live at home.

All are under their parents insurance.

Two have 'real' jobs.

Three aren't working, nor are they trying hard to find a job either.

Parents pay for everything in their life or subsidize it.

Six get money from mom or dad every month.

Two have been on unemployment for 6+ months.

One is at Portland State U, doesn't work, and parents pay for everything.

All 7 said Trump is a racist/sexist. I asked to cite proof ... 'That tape, man!'

When I asked, as a man myself, “Have you ever said anything like that when you've been hanging out with your buddies? All five males said "Yes."

Would you say it if you knew you were on tape? All five answered 'No.'

What's the difference? I asked. “You've all said bad stuff like that. Does that mean you hate women and are a sexual predator?" Nothing. No answer.

None could tell me how our government works ... They didn't know how laws are passed, how the House of Representatives or the Senate work.

None could explain how a bill is passed.

Only one could tell me the difference between legal and illegal immigration.

One of them said, 'Legal immigration is when you immigrate legally.' Seriously.

None could explain the purpose of the Electoral College or how it works.

In 10 minutes they felt they had explained everything. Nice kids ... But so ignorant. I know some awesome, phenomenal young adults; but I'm afraid the majority are like these seven. Too many participation trophies, too much coddling by parents and teachers.
In 1944 18 year-olds stormed the beach at Normandy into almost certain death.

In 2016 18-year-olds feel unsafe because words hurt their feelings.

This country is in deep shit!"

Obviously, these kids know nothing . . .

They were taught nothing . . .

By members of the liberal Teacher's Union . . .

On purpose . . .

To undermine the critical thinking, self-informed, conservative way of life in America.

The Teacher's Union should be next in our sights.

 

I couldn't agree more! Our educational system has been under assault by liberals/socialists/communists for many decades. The result is a lot of young adults who can't think on their own, but instead spew the propaganda that's been programmed into their brainwashed heads.

 

You should listen to Neil Boortz.

http://od-cmg.streamguys1.com/atlan...awGenre=talk&awEpisodeId=u2017012507475323575

or
http://www.wsbradio.com/list/entertainment/multimedia/boortz-show-podcast/eQK/

dated 1/25/17

 

Can't stay on subject? . . . I understand D'IQless1 . . . it's your makeup.

 

As an actual education professional, I can say without a shred of doubt, you have no idea whatsoever what you're talking about and I have zero interest in educating you. But I will agree, your schools failed you miserably.

 

You mean you actually admit that the schools run by the government, dictated by the government are actually failing? Yet somehow allowing teachers to actually teach won't fix the problems you government created? That is exactly the logic that dug them into the hole they are in.

 

Sweeping floors in a high school gym doesn't make you an "education professional". Regardless of that however, please go fuck yourself, you free-speech-hating liberal.

Oh, and please learn how to spell ELECTORAL COLLEGE, you free-speech-hating, "education professional" liberal.

 

I just knew you were unbiased . . .

By the way, how can you call yourself a professional . . . in any discipline?

 

Education professional???
Hahahahaha,LMAO!!!!!!!!

Oh geez, running a concession stand during football games is " education professional " ? That's quite a stretch don't ya think? Lol

 

Oh, that's obvious . . .
from the fact that you've already failed . . .
to properly educate anyone else.
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Can anybody cite policy statements put forward by this "Teachers Union" that should be "next in our sights"? Last time I looked, there were a number of unions in the US that represent education professionals. Is this thread a call to target them all? What does "in our sights" actually mean, anyway? Is there a concrete proposal here or is it just baseless blithering?

 

You ought to know by now that "in our sights" is very general speak for targeting our efforts at making a meaningful change. No specifics, but not baseless blithering either.

As for the teacher's union, I mean the AFT. Doubtless, there are state-specific teacher's unions as well, but I have less of a beef with them than with control by a national organization over local issues.

 

How about this. Here, teachers are not required to stay past 4:00 - BY THE UNION. Since students get out at 3:30 (i.e. typically gone by 3:45/3:50, they miss most of the teacher's meetings. Oh, and how about meet the parents night? Have you ever heard of the "rubber rooms" in NYC?