Robo-Education

"The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do." -B. F. Skinner It was just a matter of time. And time’s up. And to think how many Sunday afternoons I sacrificed reading and rating essays. All those margin scribbles ... and all those chin-up, keep-the-faith notes of encouragement. Had I taught in this moment … Continue reading Robo-Education

Andrew Cuomo: Democrat Genius

A genius he is not. Andrew Cuomo wants be president of the United States.  He also thinks he can sue the Supreme Court.  “We have a better legal case when the Supreme Court acts because I will sue when the Supreme Court acts …” How do you sue the Supreme Court? You can’t. There is … Continue reading Andrew Cuomo: Democrat Genius

“Welcome to Chicago and Have a Nice Death”

  “At the core of liberalism is the spoiled child — miserable, as all spoiled children are, unsatisfied, demanding, ill-disciplined, despotic and useless. Liberalism is a philosophy of sniveling brats.” P.J. O'Rourke  Mayor Rahm "Gauze" Emanuel  ... spouts …“Chicago is a welcoming city [BANG!] and always will be [BANG! BANG!] … Forcing us to choose … Continue reading “Welcome to Chicago and Have a Nice Death”

Rule By Tantrum

An unfunny thing happened on the way to the Supreme Court … As if being costumed as five-foot vaginas isn’t silly enough …  a pack of liberal-feminists blasted out a  “pre-written — and poorly edited — statement from the Women’s March on President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination …”  Hmmm. The Women’s March? Ahhhh, nostalgia … … Continue reading Rule By Tantrum

This Is What It’s Come To …

A picture is worth a thousand insults. She's the newest liberal hero. A star. She’ll be all over television. You?  You’re not a hero. You’re a Deplorable. You’ll be at work. She counts. You don’t. She’s from the Democratic Republic of the Congo … and she came all the way here to tell us we … Continue reading This Is What It’s Come To …

Tell Me No Lies

The great philosopher Elvis Presley once said ... "Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away."  The King would probably see lots of suspicious lies in this education madness ... and be all shook up over the lack of truth. Okay! ... no more campy … Continue reading Tell Me No Lies

The End of Wisdom

"After 32 years ... I couldn't take it any more. I vowed to fight CC ... It was killing me to do the ridiculous and stupid things that the supervisor and principal thought were necessary. They were able to brainwash the young teachers... [and] if teachers talked negatively about CC, they could be easily replaced. … Continue reading The End of Wisdom

Alfie Evans

  “Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same If I saw you in heaven? I must be strong And carry on 'Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Would you hold my hand If I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand … Continue reading Alfie Evans

The High Cost of Common Core Misery

How much does misery cost? "About another $12.1 billion over the next few years. Nationally exceeding $80 Billion since 2010."   That should be some first-class misery.  And it’s on you. Your treat! Enjoy!   The vulture capitalists can smell your misery from miles away … and they’re so ready to pick your wallets clean.  Big … Continue reading The High Cost of Common Core Misery

American Twistory – AP Style

"...Fraser poisoned our story. Killed off the truth. And now our brightest students … the advanced placement scholars … will read his lies … and think his fiction is fact. Lots already believe that America must be altered, changed, renovated, rejuvenated, redirected … and most especially … cured..."