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00:28 | Tearing down statues is the Left’s way to appease the mob without making any real reforms.
05:27 | An Egyptian says instead of complaining that Jews control the world, Muslims should follow their example of excellence.
06:53 | Hollywood frets as activists come after the stars with accusations of racism and the sharp sword of cancel culture.
11:04 | Los Angeles teachers union demands include defund the police, Medicare for all, and a ban on new charter schools.
15:12 | Thomas Sowell tells Mark Levin our obsequious reaction to mob violence may have taken us to the point of no return.
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Bill Whittle Network · Statues Down, Hollywood You're Next: Plus Teachers Demand to Defund the Police
24 replies on “Statues Down, Hollywood You’re Next: Plus Teachers Demand to Defund the Police”
Scott: You win the prize with “…or what?” I’m going to keep my membership going another month just because of that
When I watch all these white people marching and kneeling in the streets supporting causes that are openly and significantly anti white and racist, I think, what makes you think that these rioters will spare you when the time comes? You are, after all, white, and they are telling you that they believe white people should be eliminated. It reminds me of , “Please Mr. Lion, eat me last!”
The NEW Democratic Socialist (OXYMORON) with ever GREATER emphasis on MORON is now most definitely ventured into the IDIOT category and completely jumped over Neurotic into a deep state of Psychosis Party. The Party has finally lost their handle on SANITY. The Party of INSANITY is even becoming MORE INSANE in word and deed has ZERO, yes Zero SOLUTION (s) to even a single Problem that they constantly complain about, point the finger at the Right for making and specifically Donald J. Trump and, finally, by BLAMING the “OTHERS” for the VICTIMS they have manufactured. Dan Bongino said it best that the Left/Progressive/Modern Liberal/Democratic Socialist (OXYMORON)/Statist/Marxist and lets NOT forget FakeNEWS see the Right as EVIL people with BAD and destructive Ideas while the Right sees the Left as people with very BAD Ideas.
The Democratic Socialist does not liver in Reality shared by BILLIONS of others. Reality for the Democratic Socialist has ONLY merit when it absolutely confirms tTHE IDEOLOGY and the “fundamental transformation of America.” Therefore, it is ONLY through the myopic, delusional, corrupt and very destructive THE Utopian vision of Paradise on Earth for EVERYONE can the Democratic Socialist (OXYMORON) glorify their self-Compassion, Caring and Sensitivity and then via osmosis is presented to others that they Pretend to care for in Body and Soul which they have very little. This is NOTHING more than the GREAT 3-Card Monte ultimate CON Game.
Listen to their words and pay close attention to their Actions and you will immediately discover their roadmap of “fundamentally transforming America” through THE IDEOLOGY. The Evidence is EVERYWHERE. The Democratic Socialist (OXYMORON) no longer hides his/her true intentions and purpose. The disguises have been abandoned and closets are no longer NEEDED to hide within.
America I would contend is in one-sided silent Cicvil War where ONLY the Party of INSANITY and ANTI-Americanism is their guiding star toward destruction of the Nation and by extension We, the People.
Joseph Goebbels, the NAZI Propaganda Minister infamously said “If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it, and you will even come to believe it yourself.” The Democratic Socialist (OXYMORON) and “true believers” are IONLY in POWER & CONTROL and NOTHING else. Words and deeds do have consequences. Ignoring them through DENIAL does not make them go away or seek sanctuary elsewhere. They are now in your face and front and center.
Heed the words of a very wise Man decades ago who said (Martin Niemölle)r:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
I will finish with the words of Plato: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
Love Steve Green’s mug! Genco, from the Godfather. Genco Olive Oil Co?
My HS and elementary school are now going to be renamed because they have Confederate names. It is sad and tearing the county apart. Additionally, we are rural and fairly red county and the name change is going to cost the county $500,000. Guess we will be taxed more so this can happen. I feel so good about how we are helping. (insert eye roll here)
What I hate is when a small minority is able to impose their desires on us and then demand that we pay for it!
I read somewhere that a strident vocal 10% minority can usually get their way because most people say okay just to shut them up. Most people just want to get on with their own lives. Then one day you notice that the world has changed.
Ooh, good observation, Old Griz
I have been of the opinion we need to break the teachers union for some time. The ole PATCO maneuver.
Conservatives point to PATCO with pride.
Leftist point to PATCO with absolute horror.
Painting all teachers with a broad stroke, implying that if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem, is a bit misguided.
I push back as much as I can, without putting myself in the line of fire, for that reason. The current BLM curriculum is a hill I would die on, however. I am refusing to teach it, in any iteration.
I organized a Veterans Day breakfast last year, for veterans staff of our school. The principal rescinded my “all staff” emails due to sending out a group email advertising the event. I was also refused school announcements for it.
But I still held the breakfast. It was totally worth being put on the administration’s radar.
I do what I can, with what I can. So do a lot of teachers, who have little influence over what their union dictates in terms of policy and demands.
Just a little FYI…
Not sure if this is possible, but could you drop your union membership, pleading that it does not represent your values and interests? You are in a tough position and I greatly admire your courage. I was a teacher (college) and both my daughters-in-law are elementary teachers. The union’s back will only be broken by school choice and loss of membership. Best wishes, thank you for your efforts.
In several states, I’m not sure how many (but two less with the loss of Ohio and Wisconsin) union membership is compulsory. You don’t have to participate in all that much, but your dues (at least here in Wisconsin they used to be) deducted directly from your paycheck and turned over to the union. There were some cases here where people were able to show that Union actions, especially the political advertising, were counter to the person’s values and some of it was returned but a several year long court case isn’t what most people want.
I suppose in the union strong locales, you would also be immune to firing. I doubt most good teachers would want to sit in the silly rooms with the malcontents that should be fired but cannot through union membership.
The other thing Scott should probably have mentioned is that school district leadership, union bosses and rank and file teachers are really split into four groups with teachers being both in the good/sane group and the petty/corrupt group (or some other appropriate labels). A lot of the union leadership seems more interested in their own power than schools, teachers or kids although they can align with the politics of the district leadership from time to time when infected with various woke related illnesses. District leadership seems to want orderly and regimented schools, but only so their numbers appear nice and neat and they can be congratulated by various boards and groups. Occasionally there have been leaks where the pretty crust broke and the grade cheating scandals, teacher malfeasance or abuse (by the kids not of the kids) and student criminal behavior that was swept up and hidden (easy to have no incidents of disruptions if you never report them) dribbled out.
I think Scott would agree that you are a part of the solution but I don’t know what level of involvement is required to get out of the “you’re silently part of the problem” category.
I do know that in several places the administration and school board wields so much power that you have to keep your head down and silently evade their edicts, acting more like a subversive resistance fighter and acting behind the scenes. I don’t expect teachers of conscience to resign en mass and abandon “their” kids to the mercies of subs the diktats are able to stand in for you. Early retirement as the police are doing is one tactic but I do not think it will work all that well in the long run. We need people both inside and outside the system pushing back on the tiny frogs feeling large in their little ponds (with the irony that the larger the school district the worse the problems are, it seems).
Bill @ 10:00. The movie reference you’re looking for is from ‘Die Hard’:
“Welcome to the party, pal!!”
Was Scott’s proposed reply to the teachers’ demands funny, or what?!?!
In CA here…there are thousands of furloughed teachers just waiting to step in…whenever and for whatever. So THAT’S ‘or what.’ Kinda wish this LR would have gone on longer.
I am seeing retired teachers advertising on Next Door app that they will teach children in classes in their homes. No grade level given…but suspect more will advertise. They can lump 1-3 grades together, etc…just like the old school houses. At least it is an income and the parents can go to work…well, if it is allowed. The void will be filled. End game accomplished.
This was near the idea I had if the distance learning continues.. get 3-4 families worth of kids over to one house where the same 10 or so can bring their computers or use one or two setup for such a purpose. An adult or two can monitor and help with the technology while the various teachers do the instruction. You then don’t have to occupy 10 parents of 10 kids and if one does get infected in some way, the spread is contained.
There’s a great article on The Daily Signal that addresses your idea. Check it out:
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/20/pandemic-pods-are-fundamentally-reshaping-k-12-education
Nice. I had seen something else about pods but not that detailed.
It would never happen, but how cool would it be if the teachers’ demands are not met; they don’t show up for work and Newsom pulls a Reagan and tells them you have a contract if you don’t show up tomorrow you’re fired. And then fired them!
I agree, Scott, or what needs to be known.
BTW – I know if is not Steve’s intent but I liked the back and forth with both Bill and Scott chiming in on topics, rather than just their topic. That worked very well.
Regarding people staying in the cities: I used to travel much more frequently for work and one of the places I went was the area around Baltimore. The rep I traveled with would always take me to his favorite little bakery for a snack. Inner city, mom and pop place. As the neighborhood deteriorated, I asked the owner why he stayed. The response was this is where my family is, where would I go.
I contrast this with my mother’s father, who at 18 decided that Mussolini was not for him a packed a single duffel bag and came to America. He left he family to find something better. And he didn’t just go across town or to the next state, but 1/4 of the way around the world. And 100 years ago it was harder to go back and no guarantees once you got here.
Similarly, my father’s mother decided communism didn’t look good and left the little farm outside Warsaw, got on a boat with her limited possessions and came to America. To my knowledge she was never able to go back for a visit.
I moved five times in my younger days. Big city, small town, small city. I went where the opportunity was and finally stayed where I wanted to raise a family. If it gets to the point where it is no longer what I want here, and we can’t fix it, we will move someplace else.
But some people just won’t leave even when Vesuvius is smoking.
I’m of the same mind. When I got outta high school, couldn’t get outta my hometown fast enough. Moved 1500 miles down the freeway to seek fame and fortune. 4yrs later, opportunity presented itself back where I came frome, so moved back there. Mind you, all my family and friends had moved away over the years. Then, a couple years later, back out to the coast. Then I grabbed an opportunity at the Mexican boarder. But that only lasted a couple years, Then back to the big city. Finally I’d gotten sick and tired of LA and up and moved to central TX. Just moved there cold w/ no connections or prospects.
People w/ a die hard attachment to their town baffle me. But I’m a weirdo.
A friend of mine worked at the US consulate in Bremen Germany. She was talking to a Bremener who complained that he could not find a good job. She said what about the new Audi plant that was opening 80 kilometers away. He was aghast. “I can’t leave Bremen! My family has lived in the city for 700 years!” That was when my friend realized that people weren’t all the same.