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[Patches1]

Well, if he/she is, it certainly explains why today's youngsters cannot think for themselves, or hold onto a job, nor take responsibilty for their actions.

[Stringer]

Well, if he/she is, it certainly explains why today's youngsters cannot think for themselves, or hold onto a job, nor take responsibilty for their actions.

Funny, all along I've considered that my responsibility as a parent!  And take any of today's youngsters failures as DIRECTLY attributable to their parents.

Always looking to blame someone else it seems.....

[Patches1]

I'm not blaming anyone, Stringer. I'm pointing out that a public educator (if it is true) is acting, and posting, in a very unprofessional manner.

[AKIron]

seems that many on the left don't want their politicians or other public servants practicing or acknowledging any religion. How about we apply the same to teachers in regards to politics? Public funded teachers are no longer allowed to have political opinions. 

[Patches1]

Just for the record, Stringer, parent to parent, have you (or did you) raise a special needs child who suffered from ODD?

I've always accepted my responsibilities and actions as a parent and I know from experience how the public education system can easily write off a single child and I combated that system all throughout my child's schooling.

My post wasn't about personal issues, but rather, a query about a public official making inane posts. If you wish to make this personal, and wish to discuss my personal virtues as a parent, or, ODD and the Public Education System, then make a separate thread.

[moot]

So civility is somehow compromised by asking substantive follow-ups that don't let any candidate get away with totally evasive question answering?


The entire point of a debate is to make a point, not to make complete circles around the subject matter. I though I could see civility being important, but to this extent, it has become a nuisance to deal with, much like telling the"truth". They might as well talk in a coffee shop then, if they lower the point of a debate. I rather have cut throat talkers relay well backed info and truly accepting and countering the message.

(*thinks of Wylie Coyote and Road Runner*switch to situation now.)

Did your parents just type that?

[AKIron]

Never said there wasn't pain....so don't put words in my mouth. I held my moms hand when she took her last breath after caring for her for 16 months. 3-5 trips to the doctors every week. Lifting her in and out of bed. Don't come telling me about loss.

I said I didn't think it was real. It's my opinion. I'm sure the man feels pain and has times when he feels very very low about it. But on a national stage , in the most important debate he's been in...it was a golden lob shot she hit at him and he did his best to hit a smash back at her with the tears.

The pain of losing a spouse fades over the years, losing a child, not so much. I have no doubt he still feels genuine pain. Whether he brought it forth as manipulation may be in question but I think his expression was relevant to his point.

[Stringer]

Just for the record, Stringer, parent to parent, have you (or did you) raise a special needs child who suffered from ODD?

I've always accepted my responsibilities and actions as a parent and I know from experience how the public education system can easily write off a single child and I combated that system all throughout my child's schooling.

My post wasn't about personal issues, but rather, a query about a public official making inane posts. If you wish to make this personal, and wish to discuss my personal virtues as a parent, or, ODD and the Public Education System, then make a separate thread.

Your post stands above and you did make a general statement.  I can requote it for you , if you like.

I called you on it.  Now you're trying to define it a little more...fine.  BTW...you're the one taking it personal.....and who seems to have made it personal with regards to SkyRock...Maybe you should have taken it to another thread to begin with...hmmm?

Yes, I have a child that requires extra work and attention, and has been diagnosed with a disorder as well.

Maybe we're lucky...Our public school system here and their teachers work really hard with the kids and their parents.  Our school system also works hard at mainstreaming kids with issues or disabilities, which actually helps all the children, IMO.  

[texasmom]

Stringer,
It's really irrelevant where one person or another works during the daytime ~ and how or where they choose to post.   And it's a little Charlie-Gibson-staring-down-the-nose as well. Are you concerned that he's not capable of separating one from another and teaching your child in the manner that he's popping stuff off on here? 

His remarks here (no matter how RIDICULOUS they may be) shouldn't necessarily be used as a gauge to determine if he's teaching the children in his class in that same manner... or likewise "writing them off."

Your post was actually about personal issues, in conflict with what you claim right up there^^^^.


SR, you're still a liberal twit.

*edit* "public official???"  WTF... SR, if you're running for an office, I ain't voting for you.  But post away.

[texasmom]

She's not qualified, and shes not well educated on the important topics.  

Sounds about like Obama.  But just like Obama, once either ticket makes it they'll be able to seek advice & guidance from those who know better than they do.  One difference here, though, is the Obama's supposed to be in the drivers seat, and Palin's just in the passenger seat. 

Sorry, TwentyFo, that meager resume you posted of Obamas is worthless.  I've got no confidence that he'll do anything noteworthy if he's elected.

If that happens it will, however, provide opportunity to say some of the best four words in the English language:

"I TOLD YOU SO."

[RedTop]

Sounds about like Obama.  But just like Obama, once either ticket makes it they'll be able to seek advice & guidance from those who know better than they do.  One difference here, though, is the Obama's supposed to be in the drivers seat, and Palin's just in the passenger seat. 

Sorry, TwentyFo, that meager resume you posted of Obamas is worthless.  I've got no confidence that he'll do anything noteworthy if he's elected.

If that happens it will, however, provide opportunity to say some of the best four words in the English language:

"I TOLD YOU SO."

Good point Mom....

I was told once by a manager in the IT department where I have been for 17 years now , when I asked him if he could IPL the mainframe.....his answer was....

"No...but then again I don't have to know...but I better DAMN sure have the people around me that CAN and understand what they're doing when they do it."

[Stringer]

Texasmom,
Not sure what you mean with your where someone works during the daytime...I don't think I made any reference about that.

And I didn't start the post about personal issues...that was Patches..he asked me a question and I answered it.  You sure you don't mean to address your post to him and not me?

[Yeager]

poor old skyrock has simply gone bananas.  Its called O'Club syndrome and it typically afflicts people of good intentions but having a discernible lack of common sense.  Hence the childish anti social behavior where everyone else is a "moron".

I think he will get over it, sort of like a coming of age, and old skyrock will be back in the O'Club again having fun.  If not, he will just quit and reappear shortly under some other identity, carrying on with the O'Club syndrome, trying to get even with all those "morons" and generally adding nothing of value to the community.

Like I said, I think he will improve.  DO IT FOR THE KIDS SKYROCK 

[SFCHONDO]

poor old skyrock has simply gone bananas.  Its called O'Club syndrome and it typically afflicts people of good intentions but having a discernible lack of common sense.  Hence the childish anti social behavior where everyone else is a "moron".

I think he will get over it, sort of like a coming of age, and old skyrock will be back in the O'Club again having fun.  If not, he will just quit and reappear shortly under some other identity, carrying on with the O'Club syndrome, trying to get even with all those "morons" and generally adding nothing of value to the community.

Like I said, I think he will improve.  DO IT FOR THE KIDS SKYROCK 

He's been that way for years, I don't foresee a change anytime soon.