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I just heard on NPR that Romney stands with Chicago's parents and students. (Original Post) Iris Sep 2012 OP
I'm a parent of a CPS student, and I wouldn't stand anywhere near that fucking jerk alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #1
I always enjoy a well-placed Eminem quote! Iris Sep 2012 #2
Who needs NPR? Blue Idaho Sep 2012 #3
this isn't a post about NPR. It's a post about how ridiculous Romney is. Iris Sep 2012 #4
We all have our agendas... Blue Idaho Sep 2012 #5
In this report, NPR did not stand with anyone. Iris Sep 2012 #6
Listen to NPR News... Blue Idaho Sep 2012 #8
I agree with Blue Idaho... SoapBox Sep 2012 #10
Well of COURSE he would! Duh! SoapBox Sep 2012 #7
What? Teachers aren't parents and don't have children (students)? RegieRocker Sep 2012 #9
Another misstep. The majority of students and parents usually support the teachers.. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #11
 

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)
1. I'm a parent of a CPS student, and I wouldn't stand anywhere near that fucking jerk
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:14 PM
Sep 2012

What does he know about public schools anyway. That dude went to Cranbrook.

Or, to quote Eminem in 8 Mile

"But I know something about you.
You went to Cranbrook, that's a private school...
What's the matter, dawg, are you embarrassed?
This guy's a gangsta? His real name's Clarence..."

Blue Idaho

(5,038 posts)
3. Who needs NPR?
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:16 PM
Sep 2012

NPR news has moved so far to the right its seems absurd to support it with public money. If they want to become another Fox News Lite - let them do it on their own dime.

Iris

(15,649 posts)
4. this isn't a post about NPR. It's a post about how ridiculous Romney is.
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:17 PM
Sep 2012

NPR was simply reporting what Romney said.

But thanks for the info.

Blue Idaho

(5,038 posts)
5. We all have our agendas...
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:21 PM
Sep 2012

I expect Romney to stand on the wrong side of each and every issue - I don't expect "public radio" to...

Thanks.

Iris

(15,649 posts)
6. In this report, NPR did not stand with anyone.
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:22 PM
Sep 2012

What is so hard to understand that this was just a news report? The kind they do at the beginning of the hour where they say who said what without a lot of commentary?

Talk about having an agenda.

Jeez.

Blue Idaho

(5,038 posts)
8. Listen to NPR News...
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:28 PM
Sep 2012

Since Bush broke NPR they usually report with a decided bias towards republicans. More often than not they deliver one sided reporting featuring conservative talking points. I understand your point and I'm going to keep making mine about NPR as long as you keep responding to me.

Its up to you.

Have a nice day.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
10. I agree with Blue Idaho...
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:31 PM
Sep 2012

I stopped listening to NPR during the 2008 campaign.

After listening for YEARS and donating locally, I stopped listening and donating.

I simply could not take the "snarkage" of Steve Inskeep, Michelle Norris, Juan Williams and Mara "I work for FOX News" Liasson.

They were NOT reporting in a neutral fashion, which is what I expect from them. There was subtle verbiage and tone, that
was not favorable to then candidate Obama and Democrats in general.

My partner, who had listened for over 30 years got so mad, he too stopped listening.

p.s...and then there was the resignation of Andrea Seabrook just a couple months ago.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
7. Well of COURSE he would! Duh!
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:26 PM
Sep 2012

He's anti-labor! AND, as all Repukes and Baggers, they HATE unions!

Another thing on the check list...

Hates labor and working Americans.

Check!

 

RegieRocker

(4,226 posts)
9. What? Teachers aren't parents and don't have children (students)?
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 06:30 PM
Sep 2012

Is he standing with the parents who support the teachers?

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
11. Another misstep. The majority of students and parents usually support the teachers..
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 07:37 PM
Sep 2012

and dislike the Admins, as well as the School Board. the people that hate the teachers unions are usually the old fucks that haven't had a kid in school in 40 years, but whine about their tax dollars.

Most teacher's strikes I've seen end rather quickly, and usually feature kids and parents supporting the teachers. So Mitt is just being a dick, as usual.

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