Teacher's pay, really doesn't matter to Rick Scott

I am trying to understand Florida's new governor, Rick Scott. This past week he was successful in pushing legislation that will change the way teachers are paid in Florida. How many teachers were involved in this process? I am not talking about some paid shills he may have at his disposal. I want to know how many, in the classroom, walking, talking, in front of students teachers that helped draw the new law. How many of these same teachers appeared before the committee that recommended the new pay structure to the state representatives? Another question I have is how they are going to pay the excellent teachers the additional pay if, and Scott's "people" said this, the money is not there to meet the pay structure they are talking about. I am also curious where the money is coming from to pay for the start up of the tests and evaluation system that they have mandated in the new law. We have 800 million as part of the federal funds for, Race to the Top, but according to our illustrious governor the start up funds needed are 1 billion dollars. Now just for clarification, this is the same governor that said we should not have a rapid rail system that would put 23 thousand people to work just to build it, because there were no guarantees that the ridership would support the train and we did not have the money for cost overruns. A side note the companies that were bidding on the job to build the trains said they would cover the cost overruns and any shortfalls in operating costs for 20 years. Scott's response was, what would we do if the companies walked away. Let me see if I understand this, we don't have the money to create 23 thousand jobs even with guarantees, and we don't have the money to start a teachers pay system, that no teachers were involved in. The one that will cost us money we will do and the one that won't cost us money we won't do. Did you follow that? I hope I did. It seems to me that what we have here is a continuation of the policies, being foisted on the American people in other state such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio and they are showing up in Florida. Bust the unions anyway possible. Each Republican controlled Governor and State Legislatures are openly declaring war on the Middle Class. Each state has tried to make teachers and public workers the problem. Each state is then working to cut corporate tax rates and giving the usual BULLSHIT line that this will create new jobs. We need to support our teachers and all public workers. If you don't think this will affect you, you are wrong. Everything the unions have won for these people have helped all of us. They are trying to take from them now. Your job and pay is next. Don't fight just for yourself fight for all middle class America. We all must stand!

Sarah Palin, Fools Rush in When Others Dare Not.

Alright, how could I start any talk about Republican hopefuls for 2012 without Sarah Palin going first. Not that I feel she is the top candidate, but she surely is the one that can create the most feelings, either positive or negative. Ms. Palin's claim to fame besides the unsuccessful run for Vice-President is that she is the half term governor of Alaska. She cited the need to help the people of Alaska as the reason she left after only completing two years of her four year term. She helped in one way. She saved them from two more years of embarrassment. Since then she has made millions of dollars by writing books. I wonder if she read them? Sorry I was asking a, "gotcha" question there. She has made more money by being, "Fair", on FOX news. She has also been a TV star. All this to help the people of Alaska. Just be honest. I have no problem with her making a gazillion dollars, but please be honest with your reasons behind leaving the governor's job. Thinking about a President Palin, sorry those two words, president and Palin just don't seem to go together very well, and her first press conference is quite comical. Asked which magazines she reads, now she is ready for the question, her response is Hunters Illustrated and Field N Stream. She feels this helps her to keep the gun lobbyist in her corner. Asked about how she would create jobs she winks at the camera and says, "Let me get back to you about that one." Asked about the current situation in the Middle East and whether she supports Democracy there, she responds, "You betcha, us hockey Moms are all for that." The final question is about the Canadian Prime Minister's lack of support for trade agreements, she then stomps away from the podium, muttering something like, "I quit, I'm going back to Fox, beside it will be better for the American people."

Where are the Republican Presidential Candidates?

Starting tomorrow I will be looking at the potential Republican candidates in, what will be a unique light. It is already March 2011 and nobody seems to want to challenge a non American, socialist, communist, nazi, anti Constitution, inept, unknowing President. It amazes me that all we hear from the right is how bad President Obama is and yet none of the Republican hopefuls are willing to jump at the chances to save America. I will examine each person and try to determine who will grasp hold of the mantle and lead the republicans to victory. Am I writing this very much with tounge in cheek. "You betcha". Join me and have some fun.

Corporate and Elite Wellfare, What price?

Everyday I see more examples of how the recession has affected average Americans and then I look at the opposite and see the abuses of the wealthy and the corporations. We have bailed out, cut taxes and rolled over while our elected officials have played to corporate America. The are making more money and we are making less. They continue to receive more tax breaks and cuts while we are told that we are the reason the economy is in such dire condition. They take our money and laugh at the stupidity of the American citizen. They get checks from the government, even though they are making billions of dollars, and pay no taxes. We on the other hand are being tossed out of our homes. We are told to be responsible and save for our own retirement, even though we make minimum wage or slightly above. We are told that because the government used our money, we have to change Social Security, because we are ruining the economy. Wait one minute, think of what I just said! We give trillions, to wealthy and corporations, of our money, not theirs, and when we use our money from Social Security we have to change the system. They get free money and we have to beg for OUR money. This is welfare, plain and simple. They get welfare we get nothing and they are complaining about us.This has to stop. We have to take away the tax breaks for the wealthy and the corporations. They have to pay their part. The, so called experts will tell you that this will hurt the economy, because these are the people that create jobs. What jobs. What are they creating now except more wealth for their selves. This is a sham. This is what they want us to fear. They are trying to scare everyone into believing that they know what is best. We can not remain silent. Look into the faces of the homeless, that could be you next. Look at the children that have to sleep in shelters, this could be your children next. Look at the person beside you that is struggling each day to survive, this could be you next. They will not stop until every person is drained of all hope. Then they will have it all, and we will have nothing. Don't believe that it could happen to you? Do you want to take that chance?

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Vision for America

I have a vision for our country and right now it is somewhat tarnished. The America I see is one that fairness is the doctrine that we all strive to live by. We have moved to the point that greed and concern for self  has over taken all else. How much more could we all achieve if instead of finding fault and differences, we find agreement and solutions?  Fairness would be the mantra of a new generation and direction. Someone that spills a hot cup of coffee would not receive millions of dollars, but a hand full of napkins to clean up the spill. Companies that make billions of dollars would not seek ways to squeeze more out of us, but would find a fair price to make a fair profit. Tax payers, whether personal or corporate, would look to pay their fair share to help support the essential services that are required for a society. Elected officials would actually look at how to make lives for people and corporations better, instead of finding ways to get re-elected or line their pockets with money to sway their votes. We would look at ways to make, our Constitution come to life, by actually making all laws and directions equal. The wealthy and corporations would not be able to steal from everyone and almost destroy our economy without going to prison. Steal a loaf of bread to feed your family and see how fair the judicial system is for the poor. The needy would be able to work at public jobs, doing services for the community in return for the money or food stamps they receive. Children, no matter what side of the tracks they live on, would receive a great education. I am only beginning to see how we could change the destiny of our nation and the American people with one principle. Fairness.