Video: Teacher instills a little bit of Hope and a whole lot of Change
posted at 3:17 pm on November 6, 2008 by Allahpundit
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All that, plus a lesson on the war’s senselessness aimed squarely at a kid whose dad’s in the service.
I’d call it a mid-day palate cleanser, but somehow I don’t feel cleansed. Click the image to watch.
Update: Tundra Tabloids had the story on Tuesday.
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Apparently, she has learned well from President-elect Obama, too. Look at her statement. She is clearly lying.
Kind of reminiscent of….
“Bill Ayers is a guy in my neighborhood.”
and so on, and so on…..We don’t need to rehash the recent pass.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Yep, it’s a baby step towards Chairman Mao inviting dissent by saying, Let a thousand flowers bloom and then executing you for your honesty.
Buy Danish on November 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
As an elementary school teacher in a public school classroom, I am embarrassed that this woman is allowed to teach our children, much less gets paid for doing so.
There are good teachers and ones there simply for the paycheck..then there are those such as this woman that spew their venom and assume it is their job to imprint their views on impressionable young minds.
It is our job as educators not to impose our views and opinions on our students, but rather to guide them to learn to make their own informed decisions as they learn and grow into adults. It is certainly not our responsibility to try and indoctrinate our views on young minds then ridicule or humilate those that have an original thought or idea that don’t agree with our own.
I’ve had, of course, many discussions over the past few weeks about the election process in our country with my students. The reasons for and process of democracy is an important lesson for everyone to learn. (some adults included) I made sure to emphasize that even if our opinions differed on who to vote for, the important thing was to be informed and participate in the process.
We need to get back to the process of raising young Americans that are proud of their country and willing to be a part of keeping it strong..rather than ones that are intent on dividing it or simply complaining rather than doing something to fix the problems we experience. Raising young citizens that support the office of the Presidency and treat it with respect, even when you disagree with the person in the office.
That said, this woman has NO place in a classroom..period.
SassyDarlin on November 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Question for those who have seen the video (I can’t): does she get the kids to stand up and sing the “Obama’s Gonna Change It” song?
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
She should be fired immediately. That was ignorant and ridiculous.
LEBA on November 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
I agree. If I were the mom, I would have been at the principal’s office the next day.
We’re going to see a whole lot of change from people trusting vapid hope with Russia, Iran, Syria, etc., testing and daring our country (within the next six months, you know.).
INC on November 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
our schools are the most dangerous entity in our country.
marklmail on November 6, 2008 at 3:47 PM
A young, attractive, articulate white guy with the same level of inexperience as President-elect Obama wouldn’t have even gotten past the first caucus.
txsurveyor on November 6, 2008 at 3:47 PM
My daughter is proud her Daddy is in the military, and I bet this little girl is just as proud. Still, if someone told my little one that her Daddy might have to stay in the Navy for 100 more years, she’d be upset and ready to cry too – because she would believe the teacher. After all, teachers are seen by children as the Bastions of Truth, are they not? The girl in the video has been dealt a nasty blow by this “teacher,” and I hope the parents and their friends get involved. Her dad has sacrificed much to ensure that lunstic there has the right to spout off nonsense… but there’s a time and a place for hatin’ on the military (if that floats your boat). The classroom, in front of a military child that has also sacrificed much, is not that time and/or place.
This infuriates me, and honestly, I have an impulse to yank my own daughter out of school ASAP. I won’t, though, unless crap like this happens at her school.
Anna on November 6, 2008 at 3:47 PM
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 3:47 PM
should have strike on the Thank you…
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 3:48 PM
When I was looking at the popular vote/electoral map, and I hovered over VT and saw 34% voted McCain, I thought, “what a bummer to be conservative in VT”. But that was a higher percentage than I expected!
Stay vigilant Conservatives!
kirkill on November 6, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Should not…sorry
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 3:48 PM
what the hell is a palate cleanser?
Darth Executor on November 6, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Or private/parochial schools.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:49 PM
From Atlas shrugs:
JustTruth101 on November 6, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Asheville is a liberal enclave in the mountains, surrounding areas are very conservative however.
Heath Schuler is the Congressman there, he got elected in the 06 wave b/c the GOP congressman had some corruption stuff. he ran as a conservative democrat, so Asheville isn’t big enough yet to control the district.
perhaps we should call Schuler and demand he do something. Put a democrat in awkard spot
jp on November 6, 2008 at 3:49 PM
A small amount of rationed sorbet in between courses. Get with it.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:50 PM
I can’t wait until this girls father comes home from Iraq on leave. Is there any way to get the father’s reaction?
Did she really say “aks”? I can’t really tell.
PappaMac on November 6, 2008 at 3:50 PM
The palate is a part of your mouth used for tasting. Therefore a cleanser would be something – usually sherbet or something else with very little flavor – used to get the taste of the meal out of your mouth, often in preparation for another course.
In a figurative sense, it’s something used to override a foul mood, usually with light humor or some good news. In this case however, it’s Allah’s sarcasm.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
True. Make sure you know what your school is teaching your child.
INC on November 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
I don’t know why anyone here is surprised. Since the 1960’s the education system from top to bottom has been infiltrated by marxists and overrun by far left morons. Also, I don’t know if anyone has noticed but lately many of those passing themselves off as teachers are complete imbeciles. I think the unions are the biggest part of the problem and also the Dept of Ed. It is criminally easy to become a teacher. Honestly, it is the easiest degree to get. I know, because I looked into it but realized I would never be able to stand the administration side of it all.
I have been hatching a plan for new elementary and primary schools along the lines of Hillsdale College. NO GOV’T FUNDING and completely conservative. I want to get a good business plan together and then I will contact some conservatives with clout and deep pockets. We have to take back our education system from these indoctrinators!
mrsmwp on November 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
She should only have done to her what the MSM did to Joe the Plumber. I would be more than down for that, my frieds.
This is like seeing the little Jewish kid in a Berlin classroom, circa 1936.
Oh my dear sweet Lord. Give us the strength to remove this cancer from our schools.
J.J. Sefton on November 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
I think we’ve been eating in the same trough lately.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
it takes a Village…
jp on November 6, 2008 at 3:52 PM
bluejacket on November 6, 2008 at 3:52 PM
John Edwards. That name rings a bell…
robblefarian on November 6, 2008 at 3:52 PM
F**k no! Keep the Department of Education. Infiltrate it instead, and use it to brainwash THEIR kids to our cause. If we keep pussy-footing around they’ll do it to us. It’s all-out war and if this election hasn’t shown we need to treat it like a serious war, we’ve already lost. As such, they will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
Darth Executor on November 6, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Why do they always ration the really good stuff?
AubieJon on November 6, 2008 at 3:52 PM
its not all that different from the brainwashed kids in the Middle East taught to hate. This is just the American Liberal Fascism(Smiley Face) variety.
jp on November 6, 2008 at 3:53 PM
bluejacket–you owe me a coke! Or, er, I owe you one…
robblefarian on November 6, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Hey, it happens. *shares*
If the shoe fits… Oh wait, that’s not quite right…
*lurks*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Here’s a real palate cleanser. Teh Fred! was right.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Our school district doesn’t allow the teachers to tell the students who they’re voting for or who they prefer. This crap wouldn’t be tolerated.
My daughter’s American History teachers got around it though, by telling the students (high school) that they like elephants :) That’s not to say that they don’t have teachers who’s preferences are loud and clear, even if they don’t say it. But at least there’s a policy in place.
Common Sense on November 6, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Bingo.
txsurveyor on November 6, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Save that shoe! We need it for the DNA evidence.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:54 PM
What for?
bluejacket on November 6, 2008 at 3:54 PM
txsurveyor and Pam -
That was the quote. And maybe I’m picking nits here, but “putting an African American in office is affirmative action” seems like quite a broad brush to be using. It implies that any African American is unqualified to hold office, which is racist. And txsurveyor, I’ve read your comments before, so I know that you didn’t mean it that way, but this site is viewed by people not of our political stripe…and these are the kinds of comments that get published in others’ blogs as evidence of conservatives’ inherent racism.
Matticus Finch on November 6, 2008 at 3:54 PM
To keep you wanting more. (Hint, hint, Democrat agenda)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Well, the Inquirer apparently got ahold of a diaper from the baby, so this finishes the equation.
Survey saaaaaaaaays…
*lurks*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Huh, the blocker here at work labeled it “Tasteless” and blocked it. Was it?
Torch on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
I’d march right down to my kid’s school. Is it legal to beat a Nun with a pipe wrench?
marklmail on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
To anyone interested:
Asheville Mayors email: mayorbellamy@ashevillenc.gov
Asheville Board of Education, Director: gene.bell@asheville.k12.nc.us
vegasguy on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
This is just the beginning. Here we go. Rest your outrage because we will have ample need for it in the dark days ahead. Cry Havoc!
ronsfi on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
He jinxed ya – you both said Edwards at the same time.
;)
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 3:55 PM
This might be a good opportunity for Barack Obama to tell his most ardent supporters to cool it. This kind of crap is unacceptable.
forest on November 6, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Does anyone have an address for the school system? Post that please. I can send a mean-a$$ letter if I know where to send it.
Nobody picks on a kid while I’m around!
Oink on November 6, 2008 at 3:56 PM
This lady is supposedly educated, and still thinks that McCain would keep troops in Iraq for another 100 years.
Boggles the mind.
PappaMac on November 6, 2008 at 3:56 PM
I don’t think anyone cares but the Dow lost 450pts and still dropping but lets wait and see if this is really Obama’s fault. The right are blind to this. Ed and Allah and Ace can not see the goldmine in this.. Oh well. No biggy historic market crashes postelections always come around. maybe in 2012 this will be news has the dow drops to 1500
unseen on November 6, 2008 at 3:56 PM
He a lawyer… doesn’t believe in evidence (no offense to all lawyers)
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Just picked up on that – its getting late in the day here.
bluejacket on November 6, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Heath Schuler D-NC Office Contact Info:
Asheville Office: (more district offices)
356 Biltmore Avenue, Suite 400
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Phone: (828) 252-1651
Fax: (828) 252-8734
Asheville Office:
356 Biltmore Avenue, Suite 400
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Phone: (828) 252-1651
Fax: (828) 252-8734
jp on November 6, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Over tha past few days, the so-called education system has been on my mind alot, being the father of 2 young daughters. It is rather vexing to wake up with Obama as president elect but to realize that liberals have so successfully infiltrated and corrupted the education system. Its exasperating. Suck it up and dig in for a long, uphill battle.
Texas74 on November 6, 2008 at 3:57 PM
You think this is new? Teacher have always done this. It also happens at universities.
The biggest crisis our educational system faces today. It is identical to what is happening in the media.
cptthumper on November 6, 2008 at 3:57 PM
and let slip the dogs of war.
(Finished it for you)
Needs to be part of the GOP revival. School choice, vouchers and elimination of the Department of Education.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Yep. Quick 1 data point analogy. In previous life I taught econ at a Big Ten Univ. The educ. majors were required to take at least 1 econ class. Students from the educ. dept. (future teachers) AND the journalism school were by far the weakest links.
aquaviva on November 6, 2008 at 3:58 PM
But in fairness to her, Barack Obama and other liberals touted the same, stupid lie during the election. The politicians knew what they were doing by saying it; this lady, I believe, thinks it is true.
carbon_footprint on November 6, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Thanks … so efficient!
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 3:58 PM
For Truthery. /iSarc
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 3:59 PM
That is the most vile thing I have seen all week. That bi*ch should be fired.
She browbeats a young girl and LIES about McCain’s stand on Iraq (Your father could be in Iraq for another 100 years? WTF?) She clearly makes known her disdain for John McCain as the children who support him say so (Oh Jesus, John McCain). She has to reword every incoherent answer from the young girl trying to voice support for Obama — the girl’s answers don’t make sense, but the teacher is quick to help her along (So in other words…)
And then the fat cow is prancing around the school with an Obama pin on?
Extremely bad. She needs to go. Now.
D2Boston on November 6, 2008 at 3:59 PM
It’s still part of the Alinsky model to get into peoples faces.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 6, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Pelosi is already running some damage control on this. Today she basically said W screwed everything up so bad it’s going to take a long time to fix it. She knows Obama’s election is definitely not going to instill confidence in markets, so blame it all on Bush in advance!
forest on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Are you kidding? I care. And Bush is still president so its his fault by default. Ask anyone in congress or on TV and they’ll tell ya so.
My portfolio is on life support. I need to call Barney Frank, he’ll know what to do.
Texas74 on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Seriously look into Private Education. It can be very hard to afford, but your children’s education and future is worth it.
PappaMac on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
While the venue and age is completely different, this makes me think of a stupid Psych teacher I had while at Rutgers University Newark campus back in the late 80’s. The guy was going off on how stupid REAGAN was (in an intro to psychology lecture) for not taking Gorby’’s first offer, when he walked out at Reykjavik. He was going to get us into WW3.
Stupid Libs. They never change.
worlok on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
I know, can you beleive this? The biggest post-election drop EVAH and not a word form the MSM or a post from HA…no biggie, right? So the Congress wants to take and manage all our 401k’s for us. That makes me sleep better at night.
JustTruth101 on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
It’s been the big headline at Drudge this afternoon.
Of course the MSM will spin it and keep President-Elect Barack H. safe.
carbon_footprint on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
This is only the beginning. Over the next few years if you aren’t doing this in your classroom you will find yourself on the street.
johnsteele on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
And people wonder why I won’t be sending a child of mine to public school, if I ever have another.
I already have 3 schools lined up just in case.
upinak on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Holy Makalandi:
No wonder the world is laughing at us now. All those articles about how happy the world was that Obama won, they weren’t happy, they were laughing about what a bunch of easily fooled dimwits we are.
Wonder what that girl whose parents are in the military are going to bring that woman on teacher appreciation day…”Here’s my souvenir from Iraq. It’s called an IED. Thanks for ‘teaching’ my kid”
AmericanUnderground on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
No No No. This teacher should be honored for her re-education courses. The dear Leader will reward her for her aptitude. Obama flavored Kool-Aid for the little ones after “school”.
Electro-shock for the strong willed ones. They are harder to break.
Obama Youth Choir anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYEnDepMKwE
portlandon on November 6, 2008 at 4:01 PM
This teacher, like many others in the public school system are downright disgusting. This should be illegal.
Its time to stop public funding of the school system. We’re spending way too much money for much too little.
Look at the percentage of dropouts in this country compared to others! And then, look at how much money we’re spending compared to others.
Then look at basic intelligence of the ones that do graduate…
Its infuriating and sad at the same time.
RedbonePro on November 6, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Investigate this woman! I bet they’ll find out she’s been shaking down the McCain kids for their lunch money, all in the name of reparations.
sherry on November 6, 2008 at 4:01 PM
This is very simple people. This is a pathetic human being that has not won an argument with a McCain supporter since she heard of Obama. She has never answered what Obama has done in his life, never answered about Wright when asked and she has lost all arguments in support of Obama.
So she has to do it with kids where they cant fight back. Proof, the hundred years in Iraq comment, anyone hear that and they would walk away knowing she is an idiot.
broker1 on November 6, 2008 at 4:01 PM
JP, I love the way you think. This is where the conservative movement falls down, we bitch to eachother about things, but there is no cohesive grassroots movement to take back our school & make the media accountable. Conservative residents of NC should be all over this, contacting Shuler, the media & the school board. Lather, rinse, repeat. This grassroots rebuilding of the party needs to take place immediately so we are ready by 2010.
Security Mom on November 6, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Schuler could be vulernable in 2010, its a conservative district. he is one Dem congressman that will have to run away from Obama and Pelosi, but I think he owes Pelosi because they funded his election the first time in 2006
jp on November 6, 2008 at 4:02 PM
This woman takes “get in their face” to a whole new level….elementary students.
txsurveyor on November 6, 2008 at 4:03 PM
keep in mind that she was edumacated by some lib professors. 90% of professors are libs these days. Indoctrination mills.
marklmail on November 6, 2008 at 4:03 PM
… I just couldn’t watch the vid … cute little girl … but I can just imagine.
AubieJon on November 6, 2008 at 3:24 PM
amen!
WraithRat on November 6, 2008 at 4:03 PM
My 4 year old in in private Pre K but my 6 year old is in public school. We are considering it but Texas is a frimly red state, our district is a great (in relative terms) and our neighborhood is well situated near a lard Air force base so many military families.
Even so, its something on my mind. I can certainly afford it….well, for now, heh.
Texas74 on November 6, 2008 at 4:03 PM
So… many… terrible… comments…
*lurks*
Grue in the Attic on November 6, 2008 at 4:04 PM
You think she feels good she was able to outdebate a five year old? I bet she thought she couldn’t do it. Probably told all her friends how she told off that McCain supporter.
That’s child abuse if I ever saw it. BTW…if that was a documentary on Finnish TV, they must have some primetime line-up.
AmericanUnderground on November 6, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Just talked to Ashland school districts main office and asked if she has been fired yet. They will “call me back” We’ll see.
Bullhead on November 6, 2008 at 4:04 PM
All this time and I never knew you had kids :)
LimeyGeek on November 6, 2008 at 4:05 PM
That woman is a disgrace to teaching.
By the way, is anybody else getting their barf bags ready for when the Dragon Lady meets Laura Bush next week at the WH?
Republican on November 6, 2008 at 4:05 PM
I live in very red area… Near Ft Benning… doesn’t matter,
I have both kids in private school… hard to do, but worth it, trust me.
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Good for you.
Matticus Finch on November 6, 2008 at 4:05 PM
now he wants to be president of the world
ConservativePartyNow on November 6, 2008 at 4:06 PM
I had a little boy. I gave him up for adoption before I even gave birth to him. He will be 14 this spring.
upinak on November 6, 2008 at 4:06 PM
It’s been the big headline at Drudge this afternoon.
Of course the MSM will spin it and keep President-Elect Barack H. safe.
carbon_footprint on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
yes but they are not pinning it to Obama’s election. Even at drudge the story is about CSCO earnings etc. The market knew all thiis crap before the election and rallied 18% off the lows 9again no right wing bloggers picked that story up either) that the market rallied when McCain’s polls numbers improved going into the final week per th eTIpp/IBD poll. No right wing bloggers are researching the crash occurring in the coal industry stocks that can be directly laid at Obama’s feet over the last two days coal stocks have lost 30%
So how can the America people be expected to vote the right way when they are not given the correct information. the Dow will keep dropping and the dems will continue to blame Bush until we call them on it.
The dow was at 9511 at the close of tues. before the election of Obama I will bet we will not see that number again in the next 4 years.
unseen on November 6, 2008 at 4:07 PM
I hope Laura doesn’t try to hand Michelle her coat, saying “mine’s a julep”.
LimeyGeek on November 6, 2008 at 4:07 PM
what do you mean now, where have you been?
beththebaker on November 6, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Pelosi is already running some damage control on this. Today she basically said W screwed everything up so bad it’s going to take a long time to fix it. She knows Obama’s election is definitely not going to instill confidence in markets, so blame it all on Bush in advance!
forest on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
correct and we are allowing them to get away with it.
unseen on November 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Oh Jesus!!
grapeknutz on November 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Not only talks the talk, but walks the walk.
Good on you!!!
PappaMac on November 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Wow. You must have been young. Sounds like a tough episode. I’m proud to know you….albeit via the net!
LimeyGeek on November 6, 2008 at 4:09 PM
know, can you beleive this? The biggest post-election drop EVAH and not a word form the MSM or a post from HA…no biggie, right? So the Congress wants to take and manage all our 401k’s for us. That makes me sleep better at night.
JustTruth101 on November 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
it amazes me. coal stocks down 30%, market down 10% crash numbers the market is fleeing Obama and his policies and not one word from Hotair. I don’t know if they don’t care, if this is being gracious losers, working with Obama etc, coming together or what but the dems are already out saying its bushes fault.
unseen on November 6, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Republican, Laura Bush will be gracious as always. Evil Eyebrows won’t be able to hold a candle to any First Lady in history. When Obama won the US Senate seat, at the victory party she introduced her husband as “my baby’s daddy”. I understand that is pop culture slang, but please show some class.
sherry on November 6, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Trust me, if this is what is ever required in the classroom, I’ll walk (run) out the door for good without being told and not look back even though I love teaching.
As it is, I only teach part-time now because of the direction education and the “No Child left behind (left untested)” is headed. I only have so much patience and tact left.
The rest of the time I spend in the air as a flight attendant. Some days it’s not much different there with the maturity level and ignorance or lack of common sense of many adults than when I’m in the classroom.
SassyDarlin on November 6, 2008 at 4:11 PM
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