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Doremus

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20. Fixing public education is the farthest thing from their minds.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:27 AM
Nov 2013

You're kind to give the benefit of the doubt, but they really don't deserve it even if they are dems. Fixing public schools is certainly not the goal of school 'reform'.

Filling pockets is. Siphoning public money into private accounts. Feeding at the trough. Personal enrichment. This is the goal, the only goal.

Dems may assuage their guilty consciences by convincing themselves they aren't totally destroying public education so it isn't all that bad, but then again, I doubt it.

Dem or rep, it doesn't matter. The smell of money does that to people.

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The sign says "NJ is ranked 3rd." That sounds pretty good to me. n/t patricia92243 Nov 2013 #1
Does sound good. madfloridian Nov 2013 #3
Attacking Schools liberalmike27 Nov 2013 #29
And another reason for it. zeemike Nov 2013 #38
Corporate welfare at its best jsr Nov 2013 #42
Everything a profit center lake loon Nov 2013 #55
+1 TexasTowelie Nov 2013 #120
You are exactly right. demigoddess Nov 2013 #66
And it plays into right-libertarian mythology nxylas Nov 2013 #125
Step#1 in privatizing... er.. .I mean profitizing them. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #60
Then why is Gov Christie saying the teachers are failing at their jobs? rhett o rick Nov 2013 #49
it also gets votes from dumbasses. that swine and his swine wife can kiss my wife. Ugly, stupid roguevalley Nov 2013 #75
That poor teacher, but good for her for stating her case. polly7 Nov 2013 #2
Yes, he does sound like that. madfloridian Nov 2013 #4
And his gaggle of enablers standing by...bunch of bullies... CTyankee Nov 2013 #6
The guy is a flaming asshole. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2013 #9
The guy is going to be overwhelmingly reelected by both Republicans AND Democrats on Tuesday!!!! yeoman6987 Nov 2013 #110
Barbara Buono - sure looks that way, here's a link. RKP5637 Nov 2013 #114
Agreed davidpdx Nov 2013 #113
well you know what they say...If it looks like an out of control asshole demwing Nov 2013 #56
There are thousands of teachers like her and millions if you include family and friends. fasttense Nov 2013 #126
Wow, the power of one person! CoffeeCat Nov 2013 #5
I fully agree, but it isn't just "rw lemmings." Lots of DEMs... including plenty here.... Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #11
Fixing public education is the farthest thing from their minds. Doremus Nov 2013 #20
Plus one! Enthusiast Nov 2013 #92
Exactly right, Doremus nikto Nov 2013 #119
Whenever you run upon those types... ReRe Nov 2013 #54
IMO, the first dotymed Nov 2013 #68
I OP-ed this. Hope you don't mind: Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #103
Thank you. dotymed Nov 2013 #122
This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Nov 2013 #108
Why does Christie seem to have it in for teachers? Brigid Nov 2013 #7
Him and his supporters Benton D Struckcheon Nov 2013 #13
Folks like that let CA schools slide from 1st to near the bottom. SunSeeker Nov 2013 #18
Because they are Unionized! whathehell Nov 2013 #32
ding ding ding Bingo! LittleGirl Nov 2013 #36
Yup! whathehell Nov 2013 #40
They hate non-union schools as well Scootaloo Nov 2013 #77
screaming and trying to intimidate heaven05 Nov 2013 #8
He's an obnoxious asshole that rules by being a loudmouthed bully and screams RKP5637 Nov 2013 #10
WOW ! Can anyone imagine Obama reacting like that? pangaia Nov 2013 #12
And we're scared of this guy? I'd like to see him try to do this to Hillary coldmountain Nov 2013 #15
I'd like to see him try to do that to Bernie Sanders. pangaia Nov 2013 #19
Some of "us" *like* him. Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #37
THAT'S the Chris Christie we will need to show people.. GatorOrange Nov 2013 #14
Oh yeah, he's QUITE the bully -- I never understood how so many consider him a "shoo-in" whathehell Nov 2013 #34
He's a near lock for the nom BECAUSE he is a bully--the GOP likes that kind of guy. MADem Nov 2013 #70
Unreported in today's paper ramapo Nov 2013 #16
Not surprised either. madfloridian Nov 2013 #17
Cops tend to vote Republicsn, teachers vote Dem. SunSeeker Nov 2013 #22
Point. n/t Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #27
Interesting point. I'd speculate that cops.... generally .... vote GOP in NJ. Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #25
Many years ago I had a conversation with a private school teacher.... Rebellious Republican Nov 2013 #21
Good work there, RR madfloridian Nov 2013 #46
Christie hates the fact that teachers are in a position to nurture and care for ALL students and our DhhD Nov 2013 #23
The war on public schools is insane. SunSeeker Nov 2013 #24
Do ya wanna go to the moon, Alice? Do ya wanna go to the moon? n/t Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #26
Chris Christie is a fucking bloated piece of shit gopiscrap Nov 2013 #28
Plus one Enthusiast Nov 2013 #93
christie is a sanctimonious ignoramus. nt Javaman Nov 2013 #30
Plus one................nt Enthusiast Nov 2013 #94
Lacks self-control BeyondGeography Nov 2013 #31
his debates will be a blast... magical thyme Nov 2013 #33
What hypocrites these people are. Ilsa Nov 2013 #35
The thing about Republicans they have this "hate liberals" bred into them INdemo Nov 2013 #53
Wow...and they talk about "Union Thugs"? whathehell Nov 2013 #39
Dedicated teacher and brave. Riley18 Nov 2013 #41
wow, his wife sure enjoyed that fascisthunter Nov 2013 #43
She's glad some other woman is being verbally abused for a change. sarge43 Nov 2013 #45
I bet you're right! nt. polly7 Nov 2013 #47
The lovely Mary Pat is an investment banker - TBF Nov 2013 #69
He looks like he's ready to unhinge his jaw SwankyXomb Nov 2013 #44
LOL - right out of H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulu mythology. closeupready Nov 2013 #109
He is a fine example of a BULLY. SoapBox Nov 2013 #48
"Pick up line 2, Governor Christie" Paladin Nov 2013 #50
He's a bully, allright Lifelong Protester Nov 2013 #51
Maybe we should just keep throwing teacher's and librarians demwing Nov 2013 #61
Lol great idea! CFLDem Nov 2013 #78
..... madfloridian Nov 2013 #81
Good for you!! We need as many reality checks as we can get in. WCLinolVir Nov 2013 #52
Not defending this creep but.... lupine25 Nov 2013 #57
K&R ReRe Nov 2013 #58
The wife's face speaks volumes demwing Nov 2013 #59
He really is an obese person; if he can't control his weight, closeupready Nov 2013 #80
I absolutely detest Chris Christie and everything he stands for BuddhaGirl Nov 2013 #86
Obesity is very much associated with high morbidity, closeupready Nov 2013 #91
And you know for absolute certain that his obesity BuddhaGirl Nov 2013 #97
He's got a bully pulpit he's using to demean a teacher here, closeupready Nov 2013 #107
you blamed his obesity on losing his temper BuddhaGirl Nov 2013 #112
I will judge him by his appearance. Moses2SandyKoufax Nov 2013 #99
Christie doesn't know what is going on in his state Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2013 #62
K&R n/t Martin Eden Nov 2013 #63
Rude and full of rage might play at Big Joe's Clam Shack in Atlantic City . . . hatrack Nov 2013 #64
The Right Wing LOVES the idea of a tough guy going to DC to kick ass. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #65
Now If They Would Only Staple His Mouth Shut DallasNE Nov 2013 #67
Bravo for this teacher! Speaking truth to the bullies! mountain grammy Nov 2013 #71
Well, some of us are damn tired of HIM! And his damn bullying. calimary Nov 2013 #72
the GOP blame & demonize the teachers, the people who are dedicated to doing one of the most Bill USA Nov 2013 #73
women assholes find & marry assholes. pansypoo53219 Nov 2013 #74
You never never never never NEVER see a Democrat do that. tblue Nov 2013 #76
I'm really tired catrose Nov 2013 #79
What a couple of pigs. Phlem Nov 2013 #82
"You people". Preface of many a demogogue's rant. "You people." Shame on him. marble falls Nov 2013 #83
As always, your posts rock. blackspade Nov 2013 #84
My teachers were the best! Thucydides Nov 2013 #85
Wow you had an awesome teacher!! blue14u Nov 2013 #101
FYI Christie's education policies don't differ much from that of Pres. Obama erodriguez Nov 2013 #87
Very true, but Obama doesn't yell at teachers. madfloridian Nov 2013 #89
I do not recall Obama and his wife reacting this way..... Thucydides Nov 2013 #95
You're right the Pres smiles when he fucks teachers over. erodriguez Nov 2013 #123
You should tell us how you really feel. Thucydides Nov 2013 #130
His wife has that smarmy, sulphurdunn Nov 2013 #88
She missed an opportunity. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #90
From the wife's smile, she may have been on the receiving end of MANY of his tirades,,,, benld74 Nov 2013 #96
Fuck him Mosaic Nov 2013 #98
Thank You! jimlup Nov 2013 #100
A being a bully is what will cost Christie the presidency . . . MrModerate Nov 2013 #102
being a bully is the only thing that would GET him the GOP nomination yurbud Nov 2013 #111
Agreed that being an asshole is one of his 'winning' characteristics to Republicans . . . MrModerate Nov 2013 #116
yep--by today's standards, he's practically a moderate, but mouth-breathers will be too busy yurbud Nov 2013 #128
K&R Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #104
temper weissmam Nov 2013 #105
That fat fuck Dopers_Greed Nov 2013 #106
Someone like Christie has to have a lot of skeletons in his closet Democat Nov 2013 #118
That tubby turd Blue Owl Nov 2013 #115
K & R. dchill Nov 2013 #117
May the Cosmos bless this fine, dedicated teacher Surya Gayatri Nov 2013 #121
This is the guy NJ choose Madmiddle Nov 2013 #124
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2013 #127
"...you people" MoreGOPoop Nov 2013 #129
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