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Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:50 pm to 20MuleTeam
Not like I particularly give a shite about this department, but this is such a "fricking really?" pick.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:50 pm to buckeye_vol
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That would be different; she couldn't even answer basic questions about the major parts of the Department she is tasked with heading.
Meh. Do you know how MANY "major parts" there are to the depart of Ed?
She isn't going to be a Grant Manger IV; she is going to be Secretary. She sets direction; the worker bees figure it out. I have confidence she has a good handle on the major issues (not grant programs or regulations) facing education today.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:52 pm to Zach
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How qualified do you have to be to run a Dept that should not exist?
This. Put education back in the hands of states.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:57 pm to BigJim
quote:IDEA represents over 17% of the federal discretionary spending. Federal Education Spending
Meh. Do you know how MANY "major parts" there are to the depart of Ed?
It's also one of the most litigated laws. It's one of the largest components of the department.
quote:But if she doesn't know the basic facts about the department, then that's a terrible sign of an executive. It's like interviewing a football coach who doesn't know anything about defense.
She isn't going to be a Grant Manger IV; she is going to be Secretary. She sets direction; the worker bees figure it out. I have confidence she has a good handle on the major issues (not grant programs or regulations) facing education today.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:03 pm to CorporateTiger
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but this is such a "fricking really?" pick.
Do you now how powerful the DeVos family is in Michigan?
They're literally a shadow state political party and government and the only reason that right to work passed there years ago is because they threatened Gov Snyder with a well funded primary challenge in his next election and that's a threat he took seriously and he proceeded to detonate that nuclear bomb in Michigan politics despite the unions waging holy war against it and anybody who voted for it.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:06 pm to Sentrius
quote:Seems like the exact opposite of a "drain the swamp" type.
They're literally a shadow state political party and government
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:10 pm to buckeye_vol
Who gives a shite. It is a meaningless position in a meaningless bullshite department that should be phased out. Why all of the angst?
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:19 pm to Kingpenm3
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Put education back in the hands of states.
It pretty much already is in the hands of the state. The bulk of what the Dept of Education does is administer grants and student loans, and provides guidance to state boards of education.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:20 pm to GetCocky11
Doesn't matter.
She will be confirmed.
The democrats can bitch all they want but they have Democrat Harry Reid to thank for the Nuclear Option.
She will be confirmed.
The democrats can bitch all they want but they have Democrat Harry Reid to thank for the Nuclear Option.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:22 pm to The Spleen
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10 of the 12 Republicans on the committee have received campaign contributions from her though, so there you go.
So much for draining the swamp
Posted on 1/18/17 at 4:39 pm to Floating Change Up
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The way should would not answer Tim Kaine's questions was very telling. He asked several questions that started with "I believe..." and ended with, "Do you agree or disagree?". She couldn't even state if she agreed with him or not.
You have to ask, why could she not answer if she agrees with, of all people, Tim Kaine? The reason is simple -- if she did not agree, she would be hit with, "please provide your reasons for disagreement". It is abundantly clear that she is not prepared for her role in the Federal Govt.
Whether her job is to dismantle the Dept of Education or not, she should still be able to communicate her beliefs and values during a Senate Confirmation Hearing.
Seriously? That rude prick wouldn't let her provide an explanation for her answers. He would ask a question that is not fully answerable in a yes or no form and then demand a yes or no answer. He tried to bully her and she handled herself very well under the argumentative interrogation style questioning.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 5:53 pm to Aux Arc
She's stupid and evil. She represents the worst of the DeVos family. Remember they got rich with the barely legal pyramid scam called Amway. But at least she's stupid so she can't cause that much harm. I feel better with an idiot who can do stuff in charge versus someone who is evil and smart.
The DeVos family is truly one of the most evil families in America.
The DeVos family is truly one of the most evil families in America.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 7:08 pm to buckeye_vol
I wonder if she even knows the number of states in the union.
Surely the Secretary of Education should know that. Oh, Obama didn't know that. CNN could give her the answer to the questions prior to to the interrogation.
At this point what difference does it make.
When did politicians need to be quick on their feet? As soon as they put an "R" in front of their title.
Surely the Secretary of Education should know that. Oh, Obama didn't know that. CNN could give her the answer to the questions prior to to the interrogation.
At this point what difference does it make.
When did politicians need to be quick on their feet? As soon as they put an "R" in front of their title.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 7:17 pm to roygu
quote:She should have been able to be pulled in unexpectedly, and answer some of those basic questions that she struggled with.
CNN could give her the answer to the questions prior to to the interrogation.
Look. We were told he would appoint the best; her confirmation hearing revealed that she was not even close to the best, maybe even mediocre.
She bombed her job interview; time for somebody more competent to step up if we are going to get the best.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 7:40 pm to buckeye_vol
He could just not appoint anybody then get rid of the department. Sounds like plan
Posted on 1/19/17 at 7:57 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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No.
Ehhhh
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But Al Franken is a mess.
Pocahontas was worse BUT Lamar Alexander bitch slapped her at the end so it was a happy ending
Posted on 1/19/17 at 8:04 am to BigJim
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Meh. Do you know how MANY "major parts" there are to the depart of Ed?
She isn't going to be a Grant Manger IV; she is going to be Secretary. She sets direction; the worker bees figure it out. I have confidence she has a good handle on the major issues (not grant programs or regulations) facing education today.
Trump isn't qualified and doesn't understand government.
Clown: It doesn't matter. He will surround himself with the best people.
Betsy Devos isn't qualified and doesn't understand education.
Clown: She will surround herself with knowledgable and capable worker bees.
How far down do we need to go before we will have qualified people making actual decisions? Get your head out of the sand.
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