I recently received a tape where Randi Weingarten went on for 38 minutes about changes she proposes.
Someone ought to remind Ms. Weingarten that she works for the teachers. She never mentioned anything in her speech about recalcitrant children who disrupt classes on a daily basis.
Ms. Weingarten, you are receiving 3 pensions for the limited services you have performed. Isn't it time you started looking out for teachers?
Why aren't you proposing the return of the 600 school concept for unruly children? Why not work-study programs for older, disruptive children?
You must be living on Mars when you call for committees to analyze teacher lesson plans. You can have the best lesson plans in the world, but if there are disruptive recalcitrants around, forget the lesson. Naturally, you and your cohorts don't realize this due to the limited time you all spent in the classroom.
When your term ends, you should be made to return to the classroom and work under the conditions that you have created. For sure, this would be a close encounter of the worst kind.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The Devil at 6 O'Clock
Gov. Paterson gets the joke award of the year. He is ready to cut education funding, but at the same time wants to keep schools open until 6P.M. each day. Who is going to spend the extra time with students? Too many are already literally bouncing off the walls by the end of each school day.
Don't teachers have personal lives? They have enough work to take home with them. We don't need the extra baby-sitting. When are parents expected to see their children? Between grade and school-wide conferences and other performances of duty, when do you expect teachers to come home each night? Do you want the younger children out in the cold, dark streets at winter-time? This January is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.
As a life-long Democrat, I shall most probably not be voting for Gov. Paterson. Eliot Spitzer, who showed immorality in his personal life, showed poor judgment when he chose you for a running mate.
Don't teachers have personal lives? They have enough work to take home with them. We don't need the extra baby-sitting. When are parents expected to see their children? Between grade and school-wide conferences and other performances of duty, when do you expect teachers to come home each night? Do you want the younger children out in the cold, dark streets at winter-time? This January is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.
As a life-long Democrat, I shall most probably not be voting for Gov. Paterson. Eliot Spitzer, who showed immorality in his personal life, showed poor judgment when he chose you for a running mate.
The Redding Fruitcake
As if the public schools don't have enough problems to contend with, along comes Merry Hyatt, a fruitcake who currently resides in northern California.
Miss Fruitcake refuses to accept the idea of separation of church and state. Instead, she wants to ram down our throats her religious values. She would be the first to rightfully protest if we dared to inculcate our religious values on her.
The nerve of this modern day Salem Witch to state that children of other religions should go to other rooms if they don't want to participate in Christmas activities in their classroom. Who the hell is she to impose segregation on other children?
Miss Fruitcake-Hyatt, school is for the inclusion of all children, NOT the exclusion which you are advocating. Don't you realize the hurt you would cause children of other religions to be subjected to? Where are your brains? Apparently, they're where you sit.
You are nothing more than a frustrated spinster, afraid of life, who has gone into your own little world. You refuse to respect other people's culture and want yours to dominate instead. Every principal you ever worked for probably couldn't wait to unload you.
You ought to consider moving to Mars as soon as possible.
Miss Fruitcake refuses to accept the idea of separation of church and state. Instead, she wants to ram down our throats her religious values. She would be the first to rightfully protest if we dared to inculcate our religious values on her.
The nerve of this modern day Salem Witch to state that children of other religions should go to other rooms if they don't want to participate in Christmas activities in their classroom. Who the hell is she to impose segregation on other children?
Miss Fruitcake-Hyatt, school is for the inclusion of all children, NOT the exclusion which you are advocating. Don't you realize the hurt you would cause children of other religions to be subjected to? Where are your brains? Apparently, they're where you sit.
You are nothing more than a frustrated spinster, afraid of life, who has gone into your own little world. You refuse to respect other people's culture and want yours to dominate instead. Every principal you ever worked for probably couldn't wait to unload you.
You ought to consider moving to Mars as soon as possible.
A Joking Carroll
Thomas Carroll, whose articles have been appearing in the N.Y. Daily News and Post, is joining the group of anti-UFT people.
Mr. Carroll, as an example, look at all the money that the Charter School heads are making. Case in point: Eva Moskowitz. No wonder she tangled with the UFT.
Mr. Carroll, the public schools must accept all children including the most disruptive and emotionally disturbed youngsters. Am sure that if a recalcitrant carries on in a charter school, they get bounced quickly.
While our class sizes in public schools remain high, all you need is for 1 disruptive brat to be in there, and the class is ruined.
Why doesn't Mr. Carroll and all his followers try teaching in one of our many SURR schools? Let him and others view the lawlessness that goes on in the halls. Let him hear the yelling, the screaming, children running amok, fights breaking out, smoke bombs placed under the doors, the constant ringing of fire alarms, and bulletin boards set on fire. See what goes on in the classroom. What I just mentioned plus urinating and defecating in closets, along stairwells, and in the classroom radiators. You ought to take a whiff of that stench.
Instead of calling for work-study programs and the revival of the 600 school concept for the unruly, you and others find it much easier to blame the UFT for the ills of society.
Mr. Carroll, as an example, look at all the money that the Charter School heads are making. Case in point: Eva Moskowitz. No wonder she tangled with the UFT.
Mr. Carroll, the public schools must accept all children including the most disruptive and emotionally disturbed youngsters. Am sure that if a recalcitrant carries on in a charter school, they get bounced quickly.
While our class sizes in public schools remain high, all you need is for 1 disruptive brat to be in there, and the class is ruined.
Why doesn't Mr. Carroll and all his followers try teaching in one of our many SURR schools? Let him and others view the lawlessness that goes on in the halls. Let him hear the yelling, the screaming, children running amok, fights breaking out, smoke bombs placed under the doors, the constant ringing of fire alarms, and bulletin boards set on fire. See what goes on in the classroom. What I just mentioned plus urinating and defecating in closets, along stairwells, and in the classroom radiators. You ought to take a whiff of that stench.
Instead of calling for work-study programs and the revival of the 600 school concept for the unruly, you and others find it much easier to blame the UFT for the ills of society.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
March of the Animals
Just before The Day of Atonement, an animal group from Kansas is coming to Brooklyn to march against the Jewish people. We can only pray that they will drop dead before Yontif. Amen.
What do they want from us? They belong in Germany of the 1930s. We will not take your nonsense.
Could you imagine if anyone ever demonstrated near their house of worship?
These animals are lower than pigs.
What do they want from us? They belong in Germany of the 1930s. We will not take your nonsense.
Could you imagine if anyone ever demonstrated near their house of worship?
These animals are lower than pigs.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Run Off Day After Day of Atonement-How Stupid Can We Get?
The run-off for Comptroller and Public Advocate has been scheduled for the day after the Day of Atonement. How stupid can we get to schedule this a day after a major Jewish holiday? They should have waited until Thursday, Oct. 1.
Where are the absentee ballots for the run-off?
Where are the absentee ballots for the run-off?
Mike & the Republicans-The Joke Continues
Mayor Bloomberg didn't even know that there are Republicans running for Public Advocate and Comptroller. He lives in a millionaire's dream world. When his biography is made into a motion picture, it should be entitled "All About Mike."
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Here He Goes Again
Chancellor Klein is barking again about firing excessed teachers after 9-12 months. Sir, these people did not create their current situation. You did, you moron. You look just like Clarabelle from Howdy-Doody of yesteryear.
Mr. Klein, why do you need so many spokespeople? You can articulate quite well for yourself. Why don't you go after the failed administrators sitting at Tweed all day?
You don't need a Ph.D to realize that you can use the excessed teachers to lower class size.
Mr. Klein, why do you need so many spokespeople? You can articulate quite well for yourself. Why don't you go after the failed administrators sitting at Tweed all day?
You don't need a Ph.D to realize that you can use the excessed teachers to lower class size.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
President Obama on Discipline
Hats off to President Obama for telling children to behave themselves in school as well as not answering the teacher back. This needs to be said. Now, what's going to happen to those recalcitrants who refuse to behave themselves? We must tighten up our disciplinary procedures. Too many children are getting away with a lot.
Other than telling teachers that all children can learn, what is the system doing about chronically disruptive children? We need the return of the 600 school in N.Y.C. for unruly youngsters. We did away with the 600 schools years ago and we're still paying a price for it in N.Y.C. schools.
Other than telling teachers that all children can learn, what is the system doing about chronically disruptive children? We need the return of the 600 school in N.Y.C. for unruly youngsters. We did away with the 600 schools years ago and we're still paying a price for it in N.Y.C. schools.
Monday, September 7, 2009
For Whom the Bell Tolls
It tolls for the teachers and students in the N.Y.C. school system. Another year of fun and games. Everyone pretends on Wednesday how happy they are. By Friday, the discipline problems come out and begin their never ending attack in the classroom.
We don't see the restoration of the 600 school concept for the unruly. Hence, we have schools in this city that are an absolute nightmare. Children, and I use the term loosely, run amok through the halls-screaming, fighting, yelling, cursing, setting bulletin boards on fire, throwing stink bombs under the doors. It's a close encounter of the worst kind.
Congratulations and best wishes to all N.Y.C. teachers who retired this past July 1. You are entering the best phase of your life. It can't get better than this.
Watch how Klein & Co. show up on Wednesday, the 1st day of school. He'd never know what good teaching is since he spent just 6 months in the classroom before fleeing the classroom.
To all those who begin their careers and to the veterans: Have a great year. Take care. ...And remember, June must come!
We don't see the restoration of the 600 school concept for the unruly. Hence, we have schools in this city that are an absolute nightmare. Children, and I use the term loosely, run amok through the halls-screaming, fighting, yelling, cursing, setting bulletin boards on fire, throwing stink bombs under the doors. It's a close encounter of the worst kind.
Congratulations and best wishes to all N.Y.C. teachers who retired this past July 1. You are entering the best phase of your life. It can't get better than this.
Watch how Klein & Co. show up on Wednesday, the 1st day of school. He'd never know what good teaching is since he spent just 6 months in the classroom before fleeing the classroom.
To all those who begin their careers and to the veterans: Have a great year. Take care. ...And remember, June must come!
Shame of Our Schools-Excessed Teachers
As we approach the start of the new school year, what the city is doing in terms of its excessed teachers is a disgrace. How can the UFT continue to go along with this?
Excess teachers lost their positions when schools suffered a decrease in children attending, or when the school was shut down. These excellent teachers gave many years of service to the New York City school system. They received their yearly satisfactory ratings.
Our beloved chancellor has taken to criticizing the excessed teachers. He claims that they're not looking hard enough for positions. Let him attend job fairs to view for himself that there are few positions available.
The situation is made worse by the 2005 contract. In that loony agreement, the UFT gave up the right for senior excessed teachers to "bump" people with less seniority. This is ridiculous. How do you agree to something like that. These teachers were paying union dues and this is how their union treats them?
Excessed teachers did not get master's degrees to be relegated to substitute status. The Department of Education should be using them so as to lower class registers. Instead, our chancellor says they're lazy in not looking for a job, are incompetent, or are u-rated teachers. This is not true on all accounts.
This is a terrible situation which needs remediation at once.
Excess teachers lost their positions when schools suffered a decrease in children attending, or when the school was shut down. These excellent teachers gave many years of service to the New York City school system. They received their yearly satisfactory ratings.
Our beloved chancellor has taken to criticizing the excessed teachers. He claims that they're not looking hard enough for positions. Let him attend job fairs to view for himself that there are few positions available.
The situation is made worse by the 2005 contract. In that loony agreement, the UFT gave up the right for senior excessed teachers to "bump" people with less seniority. This is ridiculous. How do you agree to something like that. These teachers were paying union dues and this is how their union treats them?
Excessed teachers did not get master's degrees to be relegated to substitute status. The Department of Education should be using them so as to lower class registers. Instead, our chancellor says they're lazy in not looking for a job, are incompetent, or are u-rated teachers. This is not true on all accounts.
This is a terrible situation which needs remediation at once.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Hell at Hillcrest H.S.
Question: What will be done with the ramapaging students at Hillcrest H.S.? Answer: Nothing. Given the liberal attitude of today's so called education leaders.
Apparently, mayoral control means nothing when renegade students are allowed to totally disrupt the education of others. Has Mayor Bloomberg and his dummy Joel Klein attempted to bring back the 600 school concept for the unruly? Of course not, we don't want to offend our disruptive brats and their noisy parents.
As always, tax payers will be made to foot the bill for all damages incurred during the insurrection. How about the important education time that was lost for regents preparation?
Imagine the nerve of that idiotic teacher to say that the administration over-reacted by calling in the police. This teacher should be dismissed immediately. With an attitude like that, no wonder our schools are in the condition they're in.
Are the brats responsible for this being denied the right to attend graduation with their peers? If they were accepted into a college, has the college been notified of their activities so that they can rescind their acceptances? Of course not. We'll say that these incorrigibles were just letting off steam.
Why is the Mayor and Charlie McCarthy silent on this matter? Why? It doesn't matter who is in charge when nothing gets done.
Apparently, mayoral control means nothing when renegade students are allowed to totally disrupt the education of others. Has Mayor Bloomberg and his dummy Joel Klein attempted to bring back the 600 school concept for the unruly? Of course not, we don't want to offend our disruptive brats and their noisy parents.
As always, tax payers will be made to foot the bill for all damages incurred during the insurrection. How about the important education time that was lost for regents preparation?
Imagine the nerve of that idiotic teacher to say that the administration over-reacted by calling in the police. This teacher should be dismissed immediately. With an attitude like that, no wonder our schools are in the condition they're in.
Are the brats responsible for this being denied the right to attend graduation with their peers? If they were accepted into a college, has the college been notified of their activities so that they can rescind their acceptances? Of course not. We'll say that these incorrigibles were just letting off steam.
Why is the Mayor and Charlie McCarthy silent on this matter? Why? It doesn't matter who is in charge when nothing gets done.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Hush, Hush Sweet Opposition
I thought we lived in a democracy.
Mayor Bloomberg pushes people out of the mayoral race as they can't compete with his money and President Obama, Sen. Schumer and Gov. Paterson all exert pressure on others not to challenge Sen. Gillibrand in a primary. This is a monumental disgrace.
Our new senator gives a new meaning to flip-flopping on issues. In order to buy herself an election, she now is an advocate for gun control. This Annie Oakley has been the darling of the NRA. I believe she has compiled a 100% voting record with them on gun issues.
Mayor Bloomberg pushes people out of the mayoral race as they can't compete with his money and President Obama, Sen. Schumer and Gov. Paterson all exert pressure on others not to challenge Sen. Gillibrand in a primary. This is a monumental disgrace.
Our new senator gives a new meaning to flip-flopping on issues. In order to buy herself an election, she now is an advocate for gun control. This Annie Oakley has been the darling of the NRA. I believe she has compiled a 100% voting record with them on gun issues.
Disappointment Drive
As a long-time Democrat, I'm disappointed with President Obama's speech. I guess that you bomb buses and kill at will and carry on long enough, you get what you want. The Palestinian idea of peace is the total annihilation of the Jewish state of Israel-nothing else. Infact, they would like to see all the Jewish people killed. May they who wish this go first. Amen.
In 1948 when partition became effective, Israel offered an olive branch to their neighbors. The latter chose war instead.
These Palestinians have lived in absolute filth and have been exploited by their leaders. Instead, they blame the Jewish people for their woes.
How can we accept these "animals" when their textbooks for children advocate violence against the Jews? This was not discussed in the president's speech. Their texts as well as their total philosophy regarding Jewish people must be reexamined.
A Palestinian state? These so called people are not ready for such a novelty. They have to prove by positive actions that they're ready. The truth is that they'll never be ready, certainly not in our lifetime.
In 1948 when partition became effective, Israel offered an olive branch to their neighbors. The latter chose war instead.
These Palestinians have lived in absolute filth and have been exploited by their leaders. Instead, they blame the Jewish people for their woes.
How can we accept these "animals" when their textbooks for children advocate violence against the Jews? This was not discussed in the president's speech. Their texts as well as their total philosophy regarding Jewish people must be reexamined.
A Palestinian state? These so called people are not ready for such a novelty. They have to prove by positive actions that they're ready. The truth is that they'll never be ready, certainly not in our lifetime.
Yearly Shakedown of Tenants
By the end of the month, tenants in rent stabilized apartments whose leases are expiring will learn how much more they will have to pay in rent as they renew their leases for 1 or 2 years.
Of course, Mayor Bloomberg will come up with his ultimate line: The raises are fair if both landlords and tenants are complaining. What an answer from such an insensitive person. How much longer will the mayor be allowed to appoint a majority of people who favor landlord interests to the board? How stupid we are to allow this to go on and on. Our mayor needs to be defeated for a 3rd term in Novemeber. Another 4 years of him and the city will be ready to float in the toilet.
During this economic downturn, the mayor made money. How come he didn't have the city invest in what he did? If I were to ask him this, I guess he would say that I'm a disgrace. It's a disgrace that this man has had 2 terms as mayor and is on the verge of being elected again.
Of course, Mayor Bloomberg will come up with his ultimate line: The raises are fair if both landlords and tenants are complaining. What an answer from such an insensitive person. How much longer will the mayor be allowed to appoint a majority of people who favor landlord interests to the board? How stupid we are to allow this to go on and on. Our mayor needs to be defeated for a 3rd term in Novemeber. Another 4 years of him and the city will be ready to float in the toilet.
During this economic downturn, the mayor made money. How come he didn't have the city invest in what he did? If I were to ask him this, I guess he would say that I'm a disgrace. It's a disgrace that this man has had 2 terms as mayor and is on the verge of being elected again.
Hey, Hey Randi W
Hey, hey Randi Weingarten, what goodies have you given up today?
In 1977 Marsha Mason was the goodbye girl and in 2009 Randi W. is the give-away-girl.
That photograph where you're embracing mayoral control is outrageous. Ms. Weingarten, are you related to Benedict Arnold? How fortunate you are to have a membership that is gullible enough to keep voting you and unity caucus in each election. No other city union would be dumb enough to do this.
How about endorsing a proposal for you and your unity cronies following term limits? It's really time for a change.
Will you be endorsing Mayor Bloomberg for a 3rd horrible term or will you give Comptroller Thompson a tepid endorsement?
Randi darling, 4 more years of Mayor Mike is 4 more years of Joel Klein.
So, what deal have you cooked up with the mayor and Joel (Clarabelle) Klein?
Schools opened in July and August without air-conditioning and or proper ventilation? How about you, Mulgrew and the rest of the Unity Cast going into our SURR schools and doing such teaching. For the double pensions that you have rewarded yourselves, you can do some teaching. See the joys of teaching disruptive children. Why haven't you demanded for starters that teachers be paid more every time their class registers go over the maximum account? That would start the city thinking. How about suggesting the return of the 600 school concept for unruly pupils? Why should you? You don't have to deal with children whose agenda is that no one learns while they're around.
By the way, since reading and math scores have so greatly improved, there is no longer a need for a longer day and longer year. How come we learned from 9-3, Sept.-June?
Instead of mayoral control, we need a committee of retired teachers and supervisors running the schools. These people know what's going on, not those who never taught one day or who knew how to get out of the classroom as soon as possible.
In 1977 Marsha Mason was the goodbye girl and in 2009 Randi W. is the give-away-girl.
That photograph where you're embracing mayoral control is outrageous. Ms. Weingarten, are you related to Benedict Arnold? How fortunate you are to have a membership that is gullible enough to keep voting you and unity caucus in each election. No other city union would be dumb enough to do this.
How about endorsing a proposal for you and your unity cronies following term limits? It's really time for a change.
Will you be endorsing Mayor Bloomberg for a 3rd horrible term or will you give Comptroller Thompson a tepid endorsement?
Randi darling, 4 more years of Mayor Mike is 4 more years of Joel Klein.
So, what deal have you cooked up with the mayor and Joel (Clarabelle) Klein?
Schools opened in July and August without air-conditioning and or proper ventilation? How about you, Mulgrew and the rest of the Unity Cast going into our SURR schools and doing such teaching. For the double pensions that you have rewarded yourselves, you can do some teaching. See the joys of teaching disruptive children. Why haven't you demanded for starters that teachers be paid more every time their class registers go over the maximum account? That would start the city thinking. How about suggesting the return of the 600 school concept for unruly pupils? Why should you? You don't have to deal with children whose agenda is that no one learns while they're around.
By the way, since reading and math scores have so greatly improved, there is no longer a need for a longer day and longer year. How come we learned from 9-3, Sept.-June?
Instead of mayoral control, we need a committee of retired teachers and supervisors running the schools. These people know what's going on, not those who never taught one day or who knew how to get out of the classroom as soon as possible.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Double Standard Galore
Are deputy mayors facing the ax? How about borough presidents? They should have gone the way of the Board of Estimate.
Let's keep dumping on teachers. Let's keep giving up everything in contracts. What's next? Working a 15 hour day?
We're the only union who gave up so much and we get a good kick in the rear end for doing this. Is this the best that the UFT can really do? What kind of leadership have we allowed ourselves to be subjected to?
Let's amend the UFT constitution. All elected officials must have first taught for a minimum of 10 years. Too many UFT officials either never taught at all, or briefly taught. You need to be in the trenches to know what is going on.
Let's keep dumping on teachers. Let's keep giving up everything in contracts. What's next? Working a 15 hour day?
We're the only union who gave up so much and we get a good kick in the rear end for doing this. Is this the best that the UFT can really do? What kind of leadership have we allowed ourselves to be subjected to?
Let's amend the UFT constitution. All elected officials must have first taught for a minimum of 10 years. Too many UFT officials either never taught at all, or briefly taught. You need to be in the trenches to know what is going on.
Oy, Randi- When Will You Ever Learn?
No surprise whatsoever that Mayor Bloomberg is threatening to fire 15,000 NYC teachers. Our union had no business to give up what they did in 2005 in order to get a couple of bucks more. The city viewed this as weakness and now they're really going after the UFT with a vengeance.
When thousands of pedagogues were laid off in 1975, most never returned and the students suffered for that. Are we destined to make the same mistake again?
I am also upset that Randi Weingarten referred to Kristin Gillibrand as great. Great? This woman is the modern day Annie Oakley. The right-wing N.Y. Post even published my comment about her.
Who will we support in the mayoral race. If we dare to support Mayor Bloomberg for reelection, we will be the laughing stock of the century.
When thousands of pedagogues were laid off in 1975, most never returned and the students suffered for that. Are we destined to make the same mistake again?
I am also upset that Randi Weingarten referred to Kristin Gillibrand as great. Great? This woman is the modern day Annie Oakley. The right-wing N.Y. Post even published my comment about her.
Who will we support in the mayoral race. If we dare to support Mayor Bloomberg for reelection, we will be the laughing stock of the century.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Double Standard
Remember when Mayor Bloomberg called the striking Transit Workers a bunch of thugs? Now, when convicted, disgraced Rep. Vito Fossella throws a party, the mayor comes. What is Mr. Fossella, a choir boy? What a two-faced individual our mayor is.
Amazing that in Illinois the people can't get that crooked governor out. If Gov. Paterson, in N.Y., knuckles under to political pressure and appoints Caroline Kennedy to the senate, he is one step below that of the governor of Illinois. There are many qualified deserving people to go to the senate. Mrs. Schlossberg makes some phone calls and toots her horn and everyone is supposed to knuckle under. What a joke. Personal preference for Sen. Clinton's seat: Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.
SNL reached a new low when it took aim at Gov. Paterson's handicap. The governor answered them beautifully. What they did was really a slap in the face to all blind people. How you answered the insult was terrific Gov. Paterson. Now, don't knuckle under to political pressure.
Amazing that in Illinois the people can't get that crooked governor out. If Gov. Paterson, in N.Y., knuckles under to political pressure and appoints Caroline Kennedy to the senate, he is one step below that of the governor of Illinois. There are many qualified deserving people to go to the senate. Mrs. Schlossberg makes some phone calls and toots her horn and everyone is supposed to knuckle under. What a joke. Personal preference for Sen. Clinton's seat: Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.
SNL reached a new low when it took aim at Gov. Paterson's handicap. The governor answered them beautifully. What they did was really a slap in the face to all blind people. How you answered the insult was terrific Gov. Paterson. Now, don't knuckle under to political pressure.
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