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Post by pianolove on May 25, 2017 7:29:56 GMT -6
She is the worst. The fact that she thinks its ok for federal money to go to institutions that discriminate against children pretty much says it all. That discrimination is only a hypothetical to DeVos. Well you see, it's so broadly about school choice, and we are going to leave it up to the state and local communities because we don't know how to do this job because we have no fucking experience and bought the position.
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Post by kitchen on May 25, 2017 7:34:34 GMT -6
DeVos is terrifying. I seriously. Ugh. Wahhhhhh.
I can't.
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Post by crazycornball on May 25, 2017 7:40:42 GMT -6
Yeah, school choice is so great that everyone wants the same school so you can't actually get your choice. Signed, CC. My kid is going to unknown Kindergarten because our top 3 choices were filled. And the school in our neighborhood only had a whopping 11 spots open for about 250 applicants. I'm bitter and I just want to send my kid to a decent public school near my house.
I know I'm actually in a better position than a lot people facing private charters, though. So I'm just venting.
My MAGA coworker was just bitching to me about the lack of public schools, too. 😡
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Post by athn64 on May 25, 2017 7:43:22 GMT -6
Yeah, school choice is so great that everyone wants the same school so you can't actually get your choice. Signed, CC. My kid is going to unknown Kindergarten because our top 3 choices were filled. And the school in our neighborhood only had a whopping 11 spots open for about 250 applicants. I'm bitter and I just want to send my kid to a decent public school near my house. I know I'm actually in a better position than a lot people facing private charters, though. So I'm just venting. My MAGA coworker was just bitching to me about the lack of public schools, too. 😡 Morons. And what about those of us in rural areas? We have exactly one choice...
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Post by crazycornball on May 25, 2017 7:46:02 GMT -6
Yeah, school choice is so great that everyone wants the same school so you can't actually get your choice. Signed, CC. My kid is going to unknown Kindergarten because our top 3 choices were filled. And the school in our neighborhood only had a whopping 11 spots open for about 250 applicants. I'm bitter and I just want to send my kid to a decent public school near my house. I know I'm actually in a better position than a lot people facing private charters, though. So I'm just venting. My MAGA coworker was just bitching to me about the lack of public schools, too. 😡 Morons. And what about those of us in rural areas? We have exactly one choice... I know. Your situation is so much more unknown. I hope I didn't offend with my bitching, I just want my kid to learn stuff. 😭
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Post by marsinvestigations on May 25, 2017 7:46:50 GMT -6
Not really politic-y, but I am at the dealership having my car serviced. When I walked in there was one guy watching Fox News. After a couple minutes he went to the bathroom. I ran and grabbed the remote and turned on MSNBC. He came back and was looking for the remote which was sitting in my lap. I gave him the death stare, one eyebrow raised, and he sat down without saying anything. He does keep sighing loudly every few minutes, but whatever. Lol. I am so petty but this is giving me such joy.
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Post by 4PrivetDrive on May 25, 2017 7:50:22 GMT -6
Not really politic-y, but I am at the dealership having my car serviced. When I walked in there was one guy watching Fox News. After a couple minutes he went to the bathroom. I ran and grabbed the remote and turned on MSNBC. He came back and was looking for the remote which was sitting in my lap. I gave him the death stare, one eyebrow raised, and he sat down without saying anything. He does keep sighing loudly every few minutes, but whatever. Lol. I am so petty but this is giving me such joy. Move your feet, lose your seat. Or remote in this case.
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Post by LoisLoan on May 25, 2017 8:00:39 GMT -6
Not sure if this was posted yet, but look at Trump's tiny hand here. He can't even wrap his fingers around Macron's hand.
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Post by citronaut on May 25, 2017 8:04:26 GMT -6
Between the Federal Department of Education with DeVos and my state, which is currently governed by Voldemort himself, I have a lot of concerns about sending DS to public school, the "choices" near where I live, are not great to put it mildly.
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Post by anastasia on May 25, 2017 8:04:48 GMT -6
Welp Gianforte was charged with assault. Two of the MT papers have rescinded their endorsements, but since they have a large early voting population he might still win I honestly kind of wonder if "bodychecking a reporter" is a pro for some repubs these days..... Nope. They're the enemy.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2017 8:17:03 GMT -6
Not really politic-y, but I am at the dealership having my car serviced. When I walked in there was one guy watching Fox News. After a couple minutes he went to the bathroom. I ran and grabbed the remote and turned on MSNBC. He came back and was looking for the remote which was sitting in my lap. I gave him the death stare, one eyebrow raised, and he sat down without saying anything. He does keep sighing loudly every few minutes, but whatever. Lol. I am so petty but this is giving me such joy. You performed a public service, really.
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Post by rablissful on May 25, 2017 8:25:56 GMT -6
Not really politic-y, but I am at the dealership having my car serviced. When I walked in there was one guy watching Fox News. After a couple minutes he went to the bathroom. I ran and grabbed the remote and turned on MSNBC. He came back and was looking for the remote which was sitting in my lap. I gave him the death stare, one eyebrow raised, and he sat down without saying anything. He does keep sighing loudly every few minutes, but whatever. Lol. I am so petty but this is giving me such joy. Not all heroes wear capes.
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Post by sterling on May 25, 2017 8:27:40 GMT -6
Holy shit:
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Post by flojo on May 25, 2017 8:29:31 GMT -6
Hi ladies! I'm so happy we're (hopefully) finally settled. And now back to the important topics.
[twitter url="https://twitter.com/mattmfm/status/867488736602411008"]
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Post by flojo on May 25, 2017 8:37:00 GMT -6
I don't know why that tweet isn't showing up.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on May 25, 2017 8:40:02 GMT -6
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Post by silverspoon on May 25, 2017 8:42:51 GMT -6
I watched this last night on MSNBC. They audio tape of the guy sounds unhinged.
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Post by mb3 on May 25, 2017 8:45:05 GMT -6
I'm at the gym and am watching Trump's speech but can't read the subtitles well. Is he really using this opportunity to complain about NATO dues?!?
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Post by hawkeye2015 on May 25, 2017 8:51:20 GMT -6
I'm at the gym and am watching Trump's speech but can't read the subtitles well. Is he really using this opportunity to complain about NATO dues?!? At least it's not about crowd sizes or his electoral victory? SaveWhat's happened to our standards? 😧
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Post by mb3 on May 25, 2017 8:55:42 GMT -6
At least it's not about crowd sizes or his electoral victory? SaveWhat's happened to our standards? 😧 It's at the new 9/11 memorial! Merkel went right before him and the CNN during her speech was that building walls doesn't make us succesful 😂
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Post by cara on May 25, 2017 8:56:36 GMT -6
I watched this last night on MSNBC. They audio tape of the guy sounds unhinged. Oh, good. Republicans will come out in droves to vote this guy in. SaveThis is what I'm afraid of. I have lost all faith, as you can see.
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Post by Minerva on May 25, 2017 8:58:04 GMT -6
I need to harden my bleeding heart, because this actually makes me a bit sad for Spicey.
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Post by cara on May 25, 2017 8:59:21 GMT -6
I'm reading the recaps and headlines from this thread regarding DeVos, but am avoiding reading any articles regarding her because I will have Hulk rage. She is a horrible human being.
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Post by blurnette989 on May 25, 2017 8:59:57 GMT -6
Oh, good. Republicans will come out in droves to vote this guy in. SaveThis is what I'm afraid of. I have lost all faith, as you can see. I don't know, have you seen Rob Quist (the Dem candidate)? He looks like a stock image of what comes up when you Google "Montana". I have hope.
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Post by cara on May 25, 2017 9:03:15 GMT -6
This is what I'm afraid of. I have lost all faith, as you can see. I don't know, have you seen Rob Quist (the Dem candidate)? He looks like a stock image of what comes up when you Google "Montana". I have hope. Yes, I saw him during TRMS last night and thought the same. I'm holding on to hope but remain cynical. I can see the GOP base eating this up and chalking this up to be standing up against the lying liberal media.
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Post by kitchen on May 25, 2017 9:12:43 GMT -6
Hearing this GOP dude talking about how Obamacare is awful and how the AHCA will be great because more people will have insurance and it will be cheaper makes me want to stab my eyeballs with a dull pencil.
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Post by mb3 on May 25, 2017 9:18:37 GMT -6
Also isn't Mick Mulvaney the one who "didn't realize" he had to pay taxes on what he paid the nanny for his triplets?
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Post by taconight on May 25, 2017 9:29:45 GMT -6
I'm really glad I found where you all landed. I don't have much to add, but I've learned a lot following along with you all.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2017 9:47:15 GMT -6
Can we talk about how to fight DeVos? Like is there anything we can do? Organizations to support?
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Post by stringy on May 25, 2017 10:00:50 GMT -6
Also reappearing now that things are settling down (not politics things...board things...if that is indeed the case)
Just had to type a JFC on DeVos. Fuck her.
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