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The People Have Spoken…
The people of California have said it, loud and clear… Politics is more important than leadership. Unions are more important than jobs. Entitlements are more important than financial security. We are out of touch with the rest of the country. … Continue reading
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You think Jerry Brown supports education? Really?
The other day I was talking to a friend of mine and said that I really would like to get away from political commentary. There are so many bloggers out there covering the ridiculous antics of politicians and the deceptive … Continue reading
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Bank Of America is Taking My House
Like many of you I am struggling with the economy and, in particular, with keeping my home. I am a school teacher in a public school with a wife and three elementary age children. Furlough days and salary cuts combined … Continue reading
What did you do on your summer vacation?
For the past 13 years I have taught summer school each summer. I always hoped that someday I would not have to… that I would be in a financial situation allowing me to enjoy the summer with my family traveling … Continue reading
Primary Decisions
With the primary fast approaching, I have finally decided who to support. I have listened to the ads and to the candidate’s rhetoric and I have come to the conclusion that the best choice for California is Meg Whitman. Poizners … Continue reading
The Government’s First Responsibility…
is to protect its citizens from foreign invasion. As most of you are probably aware, Arizona is the first state to pass a state law requiring the enforcement of federal immigration law. While those on the left cry “unconstitutional” many … Continue reading
Empty Honors
The great mystery of the week: for what did President Obama receive the Nobel prize? According to the Nobel committee, it was for “pre-election rhetoric” rather than anything he has done since being sworn in. Well, that’s a relief! Let’s … Continue reading
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California Education – Can You Buy Results?
Last week our district superintendent addressed our site concerning the current budget situation and how it will affect education. He posed an interesting question: “How is it that the 8th largest economy in the world ranks below the territories in … Continue reading
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Special Election… AGAIN?
I really would like to get away from writing about politics, but politicians keep doing really stupid things and too few people are taking notice. As a people, we just let them keep screwing things up for us. It seems … Continue reading
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Lying Liars and the Lies They Lie
“I was trying to save the rabbit.” Jimmy Carter “I did not have sex with that woman.” Bill Clinton “I did not bow to the Saudi King.” Barack Obama Not to claim that the right does not ever lie, but … Continue reading
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