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WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)Calling the prospect a nightmare scenario, Betsy DeVos warned that President-elect Joe Biden will pick an Education Secretary with a background in education.
The outgoing Education Secretary warned that putting someone with a pro-education bias in her job would be like naming a fox to be Secretary of Hens.
For the past four years, I have worked tirelessly to keep our schools free from education, she said. It deeply saddens me to think that all of my hard work will go to waste.
Even more alarming, she said, Biden may name a knowledgeable person to replace her, a decision she called disastrous.
In order to be impartial toward education, an Education Secretary must be as ignorant as possible, she said. I dont mean to boast, but I am going to be a tough act to follow in that respect.
In total, she said, Bidens plans for education may be the most radical aspect of the Democratic Party agenda. Forget about defunding the police, she said. He is talking about funding the schools.
Short article, no more at link: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/betsy-devos-warns-that-biden-will-pick-education-secretary-with-background-in-education
Photograph by Tom Williams / CQ Roll Call / Getty
sheshe2
(83,637 posts)AmyStrange
(7,989 posts)-
It probably won't happen, but wouldn't that be amazing?!
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onetexan
(13,019 posts)Teaching is my lifes work, Biden said in that address. I teach because I love seeing the difference that I hope to make in my students lives. My goal is to always give them confidence in their own abilities, because I know confidence will carry them well beyond my classroom in whatever they do. As I work hard every day to inspire my students, it is ultimately they who inspire me.
Dr. Biden will certainly be a great advocate for educators who walks the walk and leads by example. She will redefine the role of FLOTUS, as Michelle and Hillary have in their own way, though for many reasons, the first of them being safety and security, i'm concerned how Jill will be able to juggle all the responsibilities of First Lady and working at the same time.
Rhiannon12866
(204,683 posts)But I agree that it's unlikely to happen, Trump has engaged in to much nepotism that President Biden wouldn't consider it even though Dr. Biden is actually qualified.
diva77
(7,629 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)StClone
(11,682 posts)Creepy DeVos lady makes me thing she is a real weirdo given her callous, disgusting, purposeful destruction of Education.
Hotler
(11,392 posts)AllaN01Bear
(17,944 posts)For the past four years, I have worked tirelessly to keep our schools free from education, she said. It deeply saddens me to think that all of my hard work will go to waste.
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Karadeniz
(22,461 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(11,580 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)SergeStorms
(19,148 posts)how flipping mad I was until I saw 'Borowitz' in the byline.
You got me, Rhiannon, you got me. I shall have to repay that unkindness by and by, Rhiannon. You have one coming.
Rhiannon12866
(204,683 posts)Well, at least you recognized Borowitz! I don't know how many times DUers have read it and still taken it seriously. Blame Borowitz! These days, his satire comes frighteningly close to the truth...
SergeStorms
(19,148 posts)that could come from her gaping, stupid maw though. The line between the completely ridiculous and honest reporting has been so blurred by this administration it's difficult to tell the difference. I'll spare you Rhiannon. I couldn't retaliate against a fellow New Yorker.
Rhiannon12866
(204,683 posts)With Trump, I'm amazed that he doesn't come up with more than one a day! On the contrary, more than half of the actual news that we hear seems completely unbelievable - and that's more than once a day! Trump has been a gift to comedians and satirists alike, but I'm guessing that not one of the ones we like here would favor keeping him around.
And you're sure right about me being a New Yorker! After yesterday's epic storm, much shut down in these parts (including my doctor's office!) and I have yet to dig out! Hang in there!
SergeStorms
(19,148 posts)Up on the shores of Lake Ontario we only got about 3 inches. I feel sorry for everyone who got whacked, because that's usually US, and I know how difficult it is to return things to any type of normality. Good luck to you. Stay warm and healthy.
Rhiannon12866
(204,683 posts)I think the total here was 33 inches, must be close to a record - and it's been so cold that nothing's melting, we're still digging out! My poor dog does not want to go outside, he has an area cleared for him, but I think he's intimidated by being surrounded by walls! You stay warm and healthy, too! This was not an encouraging start for the winter, when I left the house on Wednesday afternoon, there wasn't one flake on the ground!
JohnnyRingo
(18,614 posts)...But it's getting harder and harder.
Thanx for posting!
calimary
(81,085 posts)Rhiannon12866
(204,683 posts)Fyrefox
(300 posts)Not only will Joe pick an education secretary with a background in education, but they may have actually attended and sent their kids to...Public Schools! Oh the horror, the horror...
malaise
(268,664 posts)plural of child is not childs
ProfessorGAC
(64,827 posts)Andy seldom lets us down, but this one is especially good!
Judi Lynn
(160,443 posts)VA_Jill
(9,940 posts)Betsy DeVile is the sister of Eric, Prince of Blackwater. Daddy is CEO of Amway. They bought her way in. She can now sail away on her yacht to the Caymans and count all her tax free dollars. If she really needs a job, she can answer the phones for daddy or brother dear. It's the only thing she'e qualified for.
nuxvomica
(12,408 posts)When I read the subject line, I was sure it was going to be a direct quote. I'm still not sure she hasn't actually said it somewhere.
milestogo
(16,829 posts)Rhiannon12866
(204,683 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Did anyone know that Deb Haaland has not been an executive for an extractive industry, and has no background in poisoning the air, water, and land? How can she possibly serve as Secretary of the Interior?
EndlessWire
(6,453 posts)lpbk2713
(42,736 posts)It's not all that surprising that the concept of "capable" would
be alien to someone in the Trump gang of thieves and liars.