tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post1197017118670027638..comments2023-10-29T20:20:10.914+10:00Comments on Random Hypercritical Thoughts: Vice Speaker Justo QuituguaJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-33800613787824543232007-04-09T22:13:00.000+10:002007-04-09T22:13:00.000+10:00Yes, the pen is mightier, and in times like this, ...Yes, the pen is mightier, and in times like this, a smarter alternative. I learn from those who write from their hearts and have genuinely good agendas. There are many folks out there who have vendettas though, and that always turns me off. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the kind words about GES. You were very courteous when you called the school. It's always refreshing to meet nice people and I enjoy reading your blog. My son goes to SSHS. He just started blogging too (www.bloggersoffspring.blogspot.com) He won't admit it, but he has a great literary voice and if he works on it, he could be a great writer. But isn't that what all moms say?:)Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228259965485925558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-85752340450353850032007-04-09T21:09:00.000+10:002007-04-09T21:09:00.000+10:00Well, issues should be written about because it ai...Well, issues should be written about because it aids in accountability, and it is cathartic to those aggrieved. I wouldn't say the problem, at least here, isn't too many people trying to get on the news or speak out, the problem is too few do. I try not to make my writings about people, and don't use names, just ideas. This is one of the first times I had to because this issue is organized by one person. If no one talks, the views are monopolized by the few and that isn't healthy in a democracy, so I don't agree on that one. <BR/><BR/>Education is certainly an effective method for change. Yvonne, also I met you during the Praxis training, and I've known Yvette for a while. GES was one of the better places I visited, and it was obvious your school has it together. I've known Dale for a while as well.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-88128269971303158712007-04-09T20:20:00.000+10:002007-04-09T20:20:00.000+10:00I've been involved with a grassroots movement for ...I've been involved with a grassroots movement for 13 years. It's called education. Why is everyone's answer always rebel, revolt or get on the news and be the next crusader? I understand where you're coming from, but I just don't agree that it would be effective. For one thing, it's not me and it would reek of sensationalism if I tried. Jeez, Justo pissed me off, I wrote about it pissing me off, I am going to work tomorrow to do what I believe my calling is whether or not he continues to act like an ass about things. How many letters to the editor does it take to make people sick of letters to editor?Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228259965485925558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-16034289586736079022007-04-09T19:42:00.000+10:002007-04-09T19:42:00.000+10:00The 10% cut was an ill concieved idea from the beg...The 10% cut was an ill concieved idea from the beginning. It is nothing more than a band aid that has given the government time to allow the situation to get worse. To continue with the medical analogy, it was like prescribing Robitussin for Brain Cancer.<BR/><BR/>There should have been a combination of eliminating certain programs all together, cutting others, and actually increasing the budget of others.<BR/><BR/>There should have been some increased spending, too. It's called investment. Things won't get better without it.<BR/><BR/>My approach would have been politically smarter, too. You're allowed to piss off 49.9% of the population. To get reelected you only need 50% + your mom to vote for you.<BR/><BR/>Think about it, except for when a Bush invades Iraq, is a politician's approval ratings ever over 60%? Of course not.Angelo Villagomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970383305205702533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-21407653909120426372007-04-09T17:50:00.000+10:002007-04-09T17:50:00.000+10:00What he said, other than being ridiculous, was pol...What he said, other than being ridiculous, was politically stupid. Teachers are the largest bureaucracy here. Teachers here though, politically, are a total disorganized and timid mess, so he might get away with it.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-84556213158298967452007-04-09T17:40:00.000+10:002007-04-09T17:40:00.000+10:00The irony of this is that Justo has not taken a 10...The irony of this is that Justo has not taken a 10% cut. He "donates" his salary to the scholarship office and takes the full amount of his "retirement."<BR/><BR/>If I were you, I'd get a grassroots movement going at PSS to force Mr. Quitugua to take that 10% cut...retroactively. You've already got two people on board. Get one more and you've got yourself a movement.<BR/><BR/>How many letters to the editor can you generate in the next two weeks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-55519763615133348032007-04-09T16:27:00.000+10:002007-04-09T16:27:00.000+10:00Well said Jeff! One thing that really needs furth...Well said Jeff! One thing that really needs further mentioning is the fact that the legislature has never mandated kindergarten, thus forcing schools to stretch their already miniscule budgets to prepare the youngest of learners. Get some rest, tomorrow we impact the future!Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228259965485925558noreply@blogger.com