KD in CA Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chandemonium said: these guys trying to paint Trump as an authoritarian would be hilarious if so many people didn’t believe it. Well, when you have the full weight of the media screaming the 'fascist!' line endlessly, it's going to bring a few dim bulbs along. 1
3rdnlng Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Well, when you have the full weight of the media screaming the 'fascist!' line endlessly, it's going to bring a few dim bulbs along. 1 2 2
transplantbillsfan Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I teach in Florida and about 40% of the teachers in my school are libertarian/conservative. The seniors can vote and I try hard to make sure they think before voting. I explain that an educated electorate is the most important thing in our country and to those worried I teach math- there is no way disagreeing with me could matter to their grade. Why in the hell are you talking to your students about politics when you teach math? And not just talking politics, but pretty clearly trying to sway your students to believe a specific political viewpoint. You're a math teacher. Politics simply don't belong in your class. As much crap as I get from some on this board specifically about somehow working to indoctrinate my students with overly liberal views, in actuality I leave current politics out of the classroom. Not saying we don't talk some overarching political ideas. Hell, the 1st book my AP Lit students read is Atlas Shrugged and it's always a Super interesting way to start the year. But good grief, unless you're a College Professor (you say you teach Seniors so I assume you aren'), focus on your subject rather than manipulating your students minds conscientiously and purposefully as it relates to your own political views. Edited March 16, 2020 by transplantbillsfan 1 1
Chef Jim Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: Why in the hell are you talking to your students about politics when you teach math? And not just talking politics, but pretty clearly trying to sway your students to believe a specific political viewpoint. You're a math teacher. Politics simply don't belong in your class. As much crap as I get from some on this board specifically about somehow working to indoctrinate my students with overly liberal views, in actuality I leave current politics out of the classroom. Not saying we don't talk some overarching political ideas. Hell, the 1st book my AP Lit students read is Atlas Shrugged and it's always a Super interesting way to start the year. But good grief, unless you're a College Professor (you say you teach Seniors so I assume you aren'), focus on your subject rather than manipulating your students minds conscientiously and purposefully as it relates to your own political views. So in your tiny mind there is never ever any interaction between teachers and students outside the classroom? I’ll be waiting for you to chime in with this same indignation when there is one of the many many instances of teachers on the left doing what you accused Timmy of doing. I have a feeling it’s going to be a very very very long wait. What a *****stick. 1 3 1 2
B-Man Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 MATH 1 elderly socialist + 1 senile puppet ————————————- = a poorer United States 4
Chef Jim Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, B-Man said: MATH 1 elderly socialist + 1 senile puppet ————————————- = a poorer United States Hey hey hey. Keep politics out of math. Transplantedbrain will wig out on you. 1 2
transplantbillsfan Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: So in your tiny mind there is never ever any interaction between teachers and students outside the classroom? Uhhhh... first of all, are you a teacher? I am. I'm very well aware of the interaction with students. Your opinion of it has little merit unless you're... y'know... a teacher. Second, did he say he speaks to his kids about politics outside of the classroom and not in it? I mean, I guess you could read that post as him saying he's at election sites coaching his students before they vote. That's just obviously worse. What the hell kind of interaction do you think is appropriate for teachers and students outside of the classroom, anyway? 30 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: I’ll be waiting for you to chime in with this same indignation when there is one of the many many instances of teachers on the left doing what you accused Timmy of doing. I have a feeling it’s going to be a very very very long wait. What a *****stick. You can have all the feelings you want. You and your PPP pals don't know ***** about me or my professional life. But what that other poster said he stresses to his students is a great example of exactly what you're hypothetically accusing me of in this post: what he did is professionally irresponsible, but you're fine glossing over it because he's pushing the Trump agenda. Incredible. Edited March 16, 2020 by transplantbillsfan
Orlando Buffalo Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 46 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: Why in the hell are you talking to your students about politics when you teach math? And not just talking politics, but pretty clearly trying to sway your students to believe a specific political viewpoint. You're a math teacher. Politics simply don't belong in your class. As much crap as I get from some on this board specifically about somehow working to indoctrinate my students with overly liberal views, in actuality I leave current politics out of the classroom. Not saying we don't talk some overarching political ideas. Hell, the 1st book my AP Lit students read is Atlas Shrugged and it's always a Super interesting way to start the year. But good grief, unless you're a College Professor (you say you teach Seniors so I assume you aren'), focus on your subject rather than manipulating your students minds conscientiously and purposefully as it relates to your own political views. Why am I teaching students who are seniors how to think? Politics are not assignments but when we are discussing stats-which is a topic I teach- I make students show me misleading stats. I make them do it many times and I make them show me why the stat is absurd. The students almost every time come back with stats from politicians and they can explain it well. As for " clearly trying to sway your students to believe a specific political viewpoint." you are incorrect and I simply show my students how trusting the media is dangerous and how easily things can be manipulated. other things I teach that are not taught to most high schoolers: how to do taxes, how to budget, and how to behave at an interview. But I will state I am not surprised you are a English/Lit teacher since in my experience since I was in high school myself, I have every single one pretend to be non biased as they basically recite the communist manifesto throughout the year and then discuss " some overarching political ideas." 8 1 2
Orlando Buffalo Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: Uhhhh... first of all, are you a teacher? I am. I'm very well aware of the interaction with students. Your opinion of it has little merit. Second, did he say he speaks to his kids about politics outside of the classroom and not in it? I mean, I guess you could read that post as him saying he's at election sites coaching his students before they vote. That's just obviously worse. What the hell kind of interaction do you think is appropriate for teachers and students outside of the classroom, anyway? only thing I respond to this post is that I am called by a large portion of my students "school dad" because I help them when they need it. I have food for them every day, I provide all classroom materials everyday, I have provided clothes on occasion, I give them counsel when they need it. Your arrogance is why so many people speak ill of teachers, please stop trying to attack me. I do not make my students agree with me, but I make them deal with life with facts and reason not emotion and lies. 6 2
billsfan1959 Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, transplantbillsfan said: Your opinion of it has little merit unless you're... y'know... a teacher. By your own argument here, maybe you should refrain from offering an on opinion on anything other than being...y'know...a teacher... 1 3 2
transplantbillsfan Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Buffalo Timmy said: Why am I teaching students who are seniors how to think? Politics are not assignments but when we are discussing stats-which is a topic I teach- I make students show me misleading stats. I make them do it many times and I make them show me why the stat is absurd. The students almost every time come back with stats from politicians and they can explain it well. As for " clearly trying to sway your students to believe a specific political viewpoint." you are incorrect and I simply show my students how trusting the media is dangerous and how easily things can be manipulated. other things I teach that are not taught to most high schoolers: how to do taxes, how to budget, and how to behave at an interview. But I will state I am not surprised you are a English/Lit teacher since in my experience since I was in high school myself, I have every single one pretend to be non biased as they basically recite the communist manifesto throughout the year and then discuss " some overarching political ideas." Pretty obvious bunch of crap as you're trying to do the moonwalk. But keep trying to justify your pushing of political narratives in the classroom. Clearly you aren't going to stop doing it anyway. Pushing politics in your classroom is a complete and utter disservice to those of us who've worked for YEARS to create an apolitical and nonreligious classroom that fosters legitimate and thoughtful critical thinking. Oh... and those 4 High School English teachers who I'm sure you're VERY accurately representing here clearly are r see representative of ALL English teachers.
transplantbillsfan Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Buffalo Timmy said: only thing I respond to this post is that I am called by a large portion of my students "school dad" because I help them when they need it. I have food for them every day, I provide all classroom materials everyday, I have provided clothes on occasion, I give them counsel when they need it. Your arrogance is why so many people speak ill of teachers, please stop trying to attack me. I do not make my students agree with me, but I make them deal with life with facts and reason not emotion and lies. Yep. I must be the one who's arrogant. Oh wait... I'm not the one crowing about all the things I teach my students in the classroom (that I shouldn't be) or all the personal things you do for your kids that kinda make me have to ask you this follow up (but rhetorical, since we'd never get an honest answer in the negative, anyway) question: How much further do you take things in their personal lives?
transplantbillsfan Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, billsfan1959 said: By your own argument here, maybe you should refrain from offering an on opinion on anything other than being...y'know...a teacher... Ummm, okay. Do I offer my opinions on any of the other professions on this board? Do I lambast Lawyers? Do I reprimand RNs? Do I scold Secretaries? Do I berate Bartenders? Oh wait. No, I don't. So yah, I'm pretty good over here, but thanks.
billsfan1959 Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: I must be the one who's arrogant. Something I think we can all agree on.... 3 3 3
JetsFan20 Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Joe Biden is a less politically savvy and articulate version of Hillary Clinton. The big difference being: -He’s a man -He’s a more like able figure Best case scenario if Joe is elected he’s a modern version of Gerald Ford-a steadying leader who keeps the seat warm for the next guy. 1
ALF Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Who are the women probably on Joe Biden’s short list for vice president? Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.): Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/15/which-woman-would-biden-pick-vice-president/
Doc Brown Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, ALF said: Who are the women probably on Joe Biden’s short list for vice president? Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.): Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/15/which-woman-would-biden-pick-vice-president/ Tammy Baldwin or Amy Klobachar are my guesses.
Nanker Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Tammy Baldwin or Amy Klobachar are my guesses. He’d have at least two check boxes filled in. Though he’d still need to see if she was/is an Edsel owner. 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Doc Brown said: Tammy Baldwin or Amy Klobachar are my guesses. ....great to see that gender is the priority qualifier............SMH.......... 1
Doc Brown Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....great to see that gender is the priority qualifier............SMH.......... The question and answer was meant as a distraction to grab the headline instead of covering the actual substance of the debate. We're not talking about how Bernie pointed out how often Biden shifted his policy positions whichever way the wind blew over the years and how that's a terrible position to be in going against Trump. Instead we're in some kind of reality show where Biden will give a rose to 10 different women over the next few months. 1
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