Donald Trump’s first three weeks in office have been rather tumultuous, yet surreal at the same time, and the references by many to dystopian novels have been plentiful. 1984 is the bestselling book of the past few weeks as the articles making comparisons between Trump’s tenure as president and Orwell’s “fictional” world immediately began to circulate … Continue reading Dr. Seuss And The Age of Trump
Betsy DeVos
Melissa McCarthy and Acting the Truth
Donald Trump has literally revitalized Saturday Night Live. Not because he hosted an episode in 2015, but because of the fodder he is giving the show. Alec Baldwin’s impression of the new president might just win him an Emmy Award, but what Melissa McCarthy pulled off this past weekend might be the best political satire … Continue reading Melissa McCarthy and Acting the Truth
Share this:
A Thank You Letter From Betsy DeVos to Sen. Richard Burr
Oddly enough, I found this fake letter absolutely nowhere on the internet, but if it did exist it might sound like... Dear Richard, I cannot thank you enough for your confirmation vote this past week as I strive to continue my quest of taking public money from taxpayers and finance more unregulated charter … Continue reading A Thank You Letter From Betsy DeVos to Sen. Richard Burr
Share this:
The Tautology of Betsy DeVos – Or, Why I Don’t Want Her Teaching or Instructing An English Class
Forget the agony. Forget the use of the wrong word to describe something that is not even a proper noun! Forget the wrong preposition! Forget the incorrect capitalization (if you are a journalist)! But oh, the tautology! That is the dagger. What the hell is “tautology?” Alrighty then, just google it. Noun: the saying of … Continue reading The Tautology of Betsy DeVos – Or, Why I Don’t Want Her Teaching or Instructing An English Class
Share this:
Taking Dolorous Umbrage at Betsy DeVos With No Apologies to Dolores Umbridge, But I Miss Alan Rickman
When you teach a number of years coupled with the fact that social media has become such a mainstay in our culture, you have the opportunity to stay connected with former students much more easily. It is rather a humbling that these younger people (younger than I) would want to tell you about how their … Continue reading Taking Dolorous Umbrage at Betsy DeVos With No Apologies to Dolores Umbridge, But I Miss Alan Rickman
Share this:
Bear This In Mind, Grizzlies Are Not Preying on Public Schools – Even Dwight Shrute Would Agree, but watch out for Beets and Battlestar Galactica
First there was The Office. Jim Halpert: [imitating Dwight] “Fact: bears eat beets. Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica." (From “Product Recall episode 2007). Then there was Sarah Palin. "This mama grizzly ... has more reason than ever to protect our young" – Sarah Palin, 2008. There’s always been the references to Russia as a bear. “Don’t … Continue reading Bear This In Mind, Grizzlies Are Not Preying on Public Schools – Even Dwight Shrute Would Agree, but watch out for Beets and Battlestar Galactica
Share this:
Heaven to Betsy (DeVos) – “Take Your Money And Buy An IDEA Because You Got Schooled”
The confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education was a disaster. For public school advocates it might foreshadow a growing storm for many reasons. Betsy DeVos is a divisive figure who showed that she not only has no background in education, she seems oblivious to the idea that there are federal statutes that … Continue reading Heaven to Betsy (DeVos) – “Take Your Money And Buy An IDEA Because You Got Schooled”
Share this:
Mitt Romney’s Very Misguided Op-ed Endorsing Betsy DeVos
Mitt Romney’s op-ed appearing in the Washington Post (and other national papers including my hometown Winston-Salem Journal) praising the selection of Betsy DeVos as the presumptive Secretary of Education is a stunning display of ignorance on the part of a man who almost became the leader of the free world “Mitt Romney: Trump has made … Continue reading Mitt Romney’s Very Misguided Op-ed Endorsing Betsy DeVos
Share this:
Betsy DeVos Literally Has Paid Her Way Into Becoming Confirmed As The Most Unqualified Secretary Of Education Ever
An article appeared this morning in my hometown newspaper, the Winston-Salem Journal, that highlights the call by two left-leaning organizations for Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina to recuse himself from confirming Betsy DeVos as Trump's Secretary of Education. Bertrand Gutierrez in "Critics call for U.S. Sen. Richard Burr to recuse himself in vote for … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Literally Has Paid Her Way Into Becoming Confirmed As The Most Unqualified Secretary Of Education Ever
Share this:
Open Letter to Sen. Richard Burr – Do Not Confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education
Senator Burr, As the senior senator of our state embarking on your third term in office, your voice in the national arena carries both weight and experienced perspective. And while you and I share many differing opinions on issues that affect our country, I do believe that we share a passion to make sure that … Continue reading Open Letter to Sen. Richard Burr – Do Not Confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education
caffeinated rage 