I actually don't mind this. That goes for this time or any other time, regardless of party. So yeah, I would defend that. I'm also defending this.
Correct. Those pretending his sister’s selection is some sort of historical deviation simply haven’t been paying attention. She’s just in office a few months before midterms anyway. Since Sen. Graham wasn’t married she seems the sentimental, logical choice.I actually don't mind this. That goes for this time or any other time, regardless of party. So yeah, I would defend that. I'm also defending this.
So once again, you're dead wrong about me and what I correctly identified as spin. But let me guess: I somehow proved your point... this is "typical" of me... you knew I was going to say that... you know I know that you are objectively, factually correct and I'm in denial... or I'm deluded... or I'm just an evil, evil liar.
You’re not evil. I do think you’re a decent person, but indoctrinated. There are rare times when you come across level headed, but the safe bet is to not wager any money on that.I actually don't mind this. That goes for this time or any other time, regardless of party. So yeah, I would defend that. I'm also defending this.
So once again, you're dead wrong about me and what I correctly identified as spin. But let me guess: I somehow proved your point... this is "typical" of me... you knew I was going to say that... you know I know that you are objectively, factually correct and I'm in denial... or I'm deluded... or I'm just an evil, evil liar.
Well, thanks, in part.
You probably are a rational person in your daily life. When it comes to politics though, you’re anything but rational.
I can and do defend any and every political belief I have. You confuse not agreeing with not being rational. You opt for laughing at it or calling me the sheep, ironically, rather than engaging at all with what I actually say. You show no sign of being able to hold both ideas simultaneously -- disagreeing but acknowledging reason -- yet you keep claiming you are the one who is all fair and balanced. You, who throws around superlatives and hyperbole like Oprah cars, are the reasonable one?
I know I’m fair and balanced. Liberals offer no hope to people at all. Only problems, and who to point the finger at. It runs rampant in education, and it’s exactly why many say college hurts as much as it helps. That pesky word indoctrination is a real thing.
Slight sarcasm...screams what many complained about DEI, yet this helped out the #1 recipient of DEI, ...white women....i do realize that it is temporary and has historical precedent
While being a member of a historically oppressed group while still retaining racial privilege, it’s not surprising that white women have been better positioned to benefit from aff action/ DEI. What is surprising is that you continue to associate this variation of “ widow succession” with the prioritization of race and gender in hiring, when it seems self evident that she was chosen based on her familial relation with a deceased Senator not immutable characteristics typically associated with DEI
Believe it or not, we had a war to get rid of the whole familial succession thing in this country.
Nah. It's laughable that you think because I disagree with you that I can't possibly know how to show compassion, and feel for the downtrodden. I fully believe your two biggest flaws are your career in education (thank God not all are like you) and the fact you have bought the garbage the media have pushed for a long time. It has made you insufferable to deal with on political & social issues.
I would guess you're a good teacher, and probably liked by your students. Your life in academia has warped your thinking though outside of the classroom. You act like you're the savior for the downtrodden, but place almost all of the blame on others.
My career, my professional passion, spanning my entire adult life, over 30 years, committed to helping students, is a flaw in your book. Okay.
I think you’re most likely a caring teacher, and enjoy what you do. You’re twisting what I’m saying, which is very common for you to do. A lot of teachers, and I think you’re one of them, live in a bubble that makes you not in tune with the real world.
Not denying any of that. I've always admired teachers. When it comes to politics though, guys like Datt expose how out of touch they are. I deal with quite a few people in education, and it seems that the higher they climb the ladder,, the more distant from reality they get.
Most teachers I know are centrist to conservative politically, so I try not to paint with too big a brush. In a lot of wealthy districts, teachers are often the wives of doctors, attorneys, etc. and their voting may align with their family’s overall financial interests more than their profession’s.
Then it should be Datt the person, not Datt the teacher...his stances imo aren't because of his profession, its because of who he his, his values, morals and such....
Maybe, but his views line up with a lot that are in that field. Definitely the ones that have climbed the ladder.
...as opposed to dealing with people who come into your shop for the sole purpose of getting new tires. I wonder what that guy ever does to combat abuse, homelessness, food insecurities, rape, incest, drug abuse, etc. Voting for rapists, pedophiles, and for people who gut social support systems seems pretty antithetical to that.
Cliff notes version of the above paragraph:
“Deal with the fallout”, “ interact compassionately”. That’s a good way to put it. Teachers are often on the front lines no doubt. But when someone asserts moral privilege, pushback is inevitable.
The moral privilege that exists when you assume your own moral superiority due to belonging to a certain group: in this case two groups ( teachers, Democrats). Anyone outside of the group is immediately deemed morally defective, an outcast ( business owners, Republicans). Complicated budgetary issues are often reduced to moral judgements. Republicans want to reduce the growth rate of the SNAP program. Therefore they want to “gut” the program and want poor people to go hungry. That kind of thing.
@BOOGIEMAN1914, Datt does think he’s superior. I have said he’s probably a good teacher, but is delusional when it comes to politics. Give him time, and his instability will show up. His post here is proof.
Absolutely not! I've previously been very clear to tell mac that all work has dignity. I'm THAT far Left. That's a really atrocious summary.
I think I addressed this in my last reply. You're darn right I'll defend myself and profession when attacked with lies. That's not bragging. It's countering a lie.
I'm also sure that you get lots of people in your shop who are there because of an unexpected flat or blowout, and that's stressful, and you have to deal with that. That's no more or less "the real world" than when the other person is a child.
Mac shared his opinions which you disagreed with. Not sure I would call them lies unless I’m overlooking something.
Each school should have a permanent nurse that gets to know the kids well and vice versa. That’s a glaring deficiency. Who administers the meds without a nurse? Who treats a sprained ankle after recess? No wonder teachers get so burnt out having to perform ten different jobs at once.