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re: Was the Betsy DeVos hearing really a trainwreck?
Posted on 1/18/17 at 11:09 am to Zephyrius
Posted on 1/18/17 at 11:09 am to Zephyrius
quote:They have to maintain their creds with the teachers unions in order to keep getting those campaign contributions.
Their was plenty of vitriol from the demo's which is expected as education is one of their holy grails and they have no inclination to just give it to a washington outsider without a fight.
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Posted on 1/18/17 at 11:10 am to Floating Change Up
Out of all the nominees she's clearly the least prepared.
I think some Dems will slam some nominees solely because Trump nominated them, but this one IMO is the opposite. I don't think you can really defend this one unless your sole theory is just to trust Trump.
I think some Dems will slam some nominees solely because Trump nominated them, but this one IMO is the opposite. I don't think you can really defend this one unless your sole theory is just to trust Trump.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 11:35 am to Zach
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How qualified do you have to be to run a Dept that should not exist?
Even if the goal is to reduce the department's influence, you still want someone who can articulate an opinion. Putting a dull person is never the answer, especially with the wide range of talent available for a position like this.
This post was edited on 1/18/17 at 11:36 am
Posted on 1/18/17 at 11:41 am to GetCocky11
Her brother is Eric prince be warned otherwise black water will show up at your door 
Posted on 1/18/17 at 12:03 pm to cahoots
quote:
Even if the goal is to reduce the department's influence, you still want someone who can articulate an opinion.
Really? Who is the current sect of ed? When was the last time you heard him/her/it articulate an opinion?
Posted on 1/18/17 at 2:12 pm to GetCocky11
I just read a synopsis of the hearing. Some inexcusable gaffes (e.g., IDEA and funding). Even easy questions (e.g., same level of accountability for public, private, and charter) should couldn't give a direct answer. I mean those weren't even specific and complex policy details.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 2:54 pm to GetCocky11
I've only watched the highlights. I cringed a couple times. She is not quick on her feet intellectually. She seemed unprepared for some issues.
The worst to me was not knowing that the IDEA is a federal law that local schools are required to follow. I get that is sort of a niche issue, but this is supposed to be her niche.
Not a good look. She may have trouble getting confirmed.
The worst to me was not knowing that the IDEA is a federal law that local schools are required to follow. I get that is sort of a niche issue, but this is supposed to be her niche.
Not a good look. She may have trouble getting confirmed.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:00 pm to Zach
quote:
Really? Who is the current sect of ed? When was the last time you heard him/her/it articulate an opinion?
I thought we were draining the swamp, not just replacing with more dirty water.
She's the worst nominee by far. At this point I'm wondering if he will realize and attempt a do over.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:02 pm to Haughton99
I know Trump is busy and shite right now but if he sees video of her confirmation hearing he might have an apprentice boardroom meeting with her.
I can't imagine as demanding and exacting as that dude is him being ok with the witless and unprepared showing she had today. She is not "the best people."
I can't imagine as demanding and exacting as that dude is him being ok with the witless and unprepared showing she had today. She is not "the best people."
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:09 pm to Pax Regis
quote:But that would be excusable for trick questions or more complex ones. She struggled with the easy ones.
She is not quick on her feet intellectually
quote:I wouldn't call it niche; there are almost 7 million students in special education and its a 12 billion dollar a year endeavor, and general education has a big part too (e.g., Response to Intervention).
The worst to me was not knowing that the IDEA is a federal law that local schools are required to follow. I get that is sort of a niche issue, but this is supposed to be her niche.
I didn't know that was her area of "expertise," but that makes it even more inexcusable.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:11 pm to buckeye_vol
Your average American has no idea what IDEA is. But your SecEd nominee damn sure better even if all she is supposed to do is dismantle the whole thing.
It was pretty bad. That said, she probably still gets confirmed. Not a damn thing the Dems can do about it.
It was pretty bad. That said, she probably still gets confirmed. Not a damn thing the Dems can do about it.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:16 pm to Pax Regis
quote:Yeah, but if you said special education or IEP, they would probably have a better idea.
Your average American has no idea what IDEA is
quote:Yeah. It's inexcusable to not know the basic aspects of the major federal education law.
But your SecEd nominee damn sure better even if all she is supposed to do is dismantle the whole thing.
quote:Then it really shows how pointless the confirmation process is. I mean if somebody bombs a job interview like that, and there are plenty of other qualified people, then that person probably wouldn't get a job. As usual, government is in a different realm of logic.
That said, she probably still gets confirmed. Not a damn thing the Dems can do about it.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:25 pm to GetCocky11
Long story short she's not qualified by any stretch of the imagination. Everyone knew it republevins are hiding her from democrats having a field day with it.
End of the day we end up with an unqualified secretary of education and everything with Trump so far looks like politics as usual.
End of the day we end up with an unqualified secretary of education and everything with Trump so far looks like politics as usual.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:25 pm to buckeye_vol
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Then it really shows how pointless the confirmation process is.
Last night's at least was proven to be pointless. Republicans on the committee had no interest in diving into her history and qualifications, even after her disastrous answers. One even took the time to chide the Democrats for having the gall to ask for a 2nd round of questioning. It was a farce.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:25 pm to buckeye_vol
There is only a point when the president and control of the senate are with different parties. Otherwise it is all for show.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:33 pm to Pax Regis
quote:Which flies in the face of the "best people" for the job. I get that it's politically problematic, but she's shown she's not the best so find somebody who is better.
There is only a point when the president and control of the senate are with different parties. Otherwise it is all for show.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:36 pm to buckeye_vol
She didn't give the most bureaucratic answer to a bureaucratic question.
IDAF.
IDAF.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:41 pm to BigJim
quote:That would be different; she couldn't even answer basic questions about the major parts of the Department she is tasked with heading.
She didn't give the most bureaucratic answer to a bureaucratic question.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:45 pm to GetCocky11
Yes. Every American should demand she be removed as the nominee to head the Dept of Education.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 3:46 pm to CaptainBrannigan
I am going to part with the Donald on this one. She is a one trick pony, you probably should know something about teaching and learning if you are going to head the department of education. There were definitely better candidates.
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