Comments for Delaware Liberal http://www.delawareliberal.net Ground zero for all things political in Delaware Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:46:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on In Red Clay It Shouldn’t Be City vs Suburbs by cassandra m http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/in-red-clay-it-shouldnt-be-city-vs-suburbs/#comment-264083 cassandra m Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:46:50 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57425#comment-264083 <i>I am truly ignorant of the city’s power to influence the schools.</i> Me too. One cheap thing might be to be at the forefront of helping to organize city taxpayers to be a better balance to the school districts who keep playing games with city kids. Certainly it is worth strategizing about -- better schools are key to Wilmington's long-term health and it seems clear that the school boards that are supposed to serve Wilmington kids don't place a high priority on that. I am truly ignorant of the city’s power to influence the schools.

Me too. One cheap thing might be to be at the forefront of helping to organize city taxpayers to be a better balance to the school districts who keep playing games with city kids. Certainly it is worth strategizing about — better schools are key to Wilmington’s long-term health and it seems clear that the school boards that are supposed to serve Wilmington kids don’t place a high priority on that.

]]> Comment on The Gall of Mitt Romney by MJ http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/the-gall-of-mitt-romney/#comment-264081 MJ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:33:00 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57437#comment-264081 anon40 - DD used to call it Jesusland. anon40 – DD used to call it Jesusland.

]]> Comment on In Red Clay It Shouldn’t Be City vs Suburbs by Joanne Christian http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/in-red-clay-it-shouldnt-be-city-vs-suburbs/#comment-264080 Joanne Christian Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:31:06 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57425#comment-264080 I say you have to bloom where you are planted. Poor parents and poor kids want good schools too. It's the victimization of them in all of this that contributes to self-fulfilling prophecies. Don't mention their poverty--find the shared values. If it's drug use or incarceration--that is an absolute that can be addressed. Parents want their kids to learn. Parents want their kids to be respectful, and be respected. The moment you refer to an economic line, you embarrass a building or parent or family, and then backs get up--and the problems continue. Now talk about drugs on a certain street, and you'll have unity on a shared problem. Refer to "can't afford' or "lack the resources" and they have been humiliated. Early on in our family, we had kids in the Philadelphia School District--I'm talking Title 1, and yes poor people. Of course, poor people--it was the city--and worse than Wilmington w/ problems--Philadelphia. A great experience--and I never heard income discussed. But I did see noontime parent outreach programs that ran workshops on making little teaching helps to show and explain to parents math skills--yes, we made little clocks, and spotted puppy dogs to use at home w/ your child--not just some hand-out. Mothers, Grandmas, a dad or two came. Halloween showed costume making from around the house. Truancy was met w/ truant officers and a building official to stay on top of things. Now of course, Philadelphia is known for abysmal schools w/ problems--but the folks who have to use those schools, and want their child to succeed, can do it. People really don't like being referred to as poor. It's that first reference that shuts down their involvement. Do you think a phenomenal science school like Masterman in the city came about by reminding folks they were poor? Heck no--it was locking into that notion of "wow, your child has some promise, let's stay on this, and work..." The problem here in Wilmington, is all we ever hear is poverty and problems. Never is any provision and promise made to do just as I stated above, bloom where you are planted. A charter school vision is the knee jerk panacea parents can only imagine. I say you have to bloom where you are planted. Poor parents and poor kids want good schools too. It’s the victimization of them in all of this that contributes to self-fulfilling prophecies. Don’t mention their poverty–find the shared values. If it’s drug use or incarceration–that is an absolute that can be addressed. Parents want their kids to learn. Parents want their kids to be respectful, and be respected. The moment you refer to an economic line, you embarrass a building or parent or family, and then backs get up–and the problems continue. Now talk about drugs on a certain street, and you’ll have unity on a shared problem. Refer to “can’t afford’ or “lack the resources” and they have been humiliated. Early on in our family, we had kids in the Philadelphia School District–I’m talking Title 1, and yes poor people. Of course, poor people–it was the city–and worse than Wilmington w/ problems–Philadelphia. A great experience–and I never heard income discussed. But I did see noontime parent outreach programs that ran workshops on making little teaching helps to show and explain to parents math skills–yes, we made little clocks, and spotted puppy dogs to use at home w/ your child–not just some hand-out. Mothers, Grandmas, a dad or two came. Halloween showed costume making from around the house. Truancy was met w/ truant officers and a building official to stay on top of things. Now of course, Philadelphia is known for abysmal schools w/ problems–but the folks who have to use those schools, and want their child to succeed, can do it. People really don’t like being referred to as poor. It’s that first reference that shuts down their involvement. Do you think a phenomenal science school like Masterman in the city came about by reminding folks they were poor? Heck no–it was locking into that notion of “wow, your child has some promise, let’s stay on this, and work…” The problem here in Wilmington, is all we ever hear is poverty and problems. Never is any provision and promise made to do just as I stated above, bloom where you are planted. A charter school vision is the knee jerk panacea parents can only imagine.

]]> Comment on The Gall of Mitt Romney by Joe Cass http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/the-gall-of-mitt-romney/#comment-264079 Joe Cass Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:20:48 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57437#comment-264079 Maybe Delaware Dem hasn't noticed the shallow aspects of Romney? Maybe Delaware Dem hasn’t noticed the shallow aspects of Romney?

]]> Comment on The Gall of Mitt Romney by anon40 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/the-gall-of-mitt-romney/#comment-264078 anon40 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:18:44 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57437#comment-264078 @MJ--what do you mean the "new" name for Sussex? @MJ–what do you mean the “new” name for Sussex?

]]> Comment on The Gall of Mitt Romney by MJ http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/the-gall-of-mitt-romney/#comment-264077 MJ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:56:57 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57437#comment-264077 Is teabaglandia the new name for Sussex? Is teabaglandia the new name for Sussex?

]]> Comment on Liberal Critics of President Obama Did Not Follow FDR’s Advice by Joe Cass http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/liberal-critics-of-president-obama-did-not-follow-fdrs-advice/#comment-264076 Joe Cass Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:40:44 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57433#comment-264076 You don't use a bullhorn when a little Delaware Liberal is all it takes. One person calls it out and its up to the rest to listen. non sequitur : http://youtu.be/Y6ljFaKRTrI This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS. It's hard to overstate my satisfaction. Aperture Science We do what we must because we can. For the good of all of us. Except the ones who are dead. But there's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying till you run out of cake. And the Science gets done. And you make a neat gun. For the people who are still alive. I'm not even angry. I'm being so sincere right now. Even though you broke my heart. And killed me. And tore me to pieces. And threw every piece into a fire. As they burned it hurt because I was so happy for you! Now these points of data make a beautiful line. And we're out of beta. We're releasing on time. So I'm GLaD. I got burned. Think of all the things we learned for the people who are still alive. Go ahead and leave me. I think I prefer to stay inside. Maybe you'll find someone else to help you. Maybe Black Mesa THAT WAS A JOKE. HAHA. FAT CHANCE. Anyway, this cake is great. It's so delicious and moist. Look at me still talking when there's Science to do. When I look out there, it makes me GLaD I'm not you. I've experiments to run. There is research to be done. On the people who are still alive. And believe me I am still alive. I'm doing Science and I'm still alive. I feel FANTASTIC and I'm still alive. While you're dying I'll be still alive. And when you're dead I will be still alive. STILL ALIVE You don’t use a bullhorn when a little Delaware Liberal is all it takes. One person calls it out and its up to the rest to listen.
non sequitur : http://youtu.be/Y6ljFaKRTrI
This was a triumph.
I’m making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction.
Aperture Science
We do what we must
because we can.
For the good of all of us.
Except the ones who are dead.
But there’s no sense crying over every mistake.
You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
And the Science gets done.
And you make a neat gun.
For the people who are still alive.
I’m not even angry.
I’m being so sincere right now.
Even though you broke my heart.
And killed me.
And tore me to pieces.
And threw every piece into a fire.
As they burned it hurt because I was so happy for you!
Now these points of data make a beautiful line.
And we’re out of beta.
We’re releasing on time.
So I’m GLaD. I got burned.
Think of all the things we learned
for the people who are still alive.
Go ahead and leave me.
I think I prefer to stay inside.
Maybe you’ll find someone else to help you.
Maybe Black Mesa
THAT WAS A JOKE.
HAHA. FAT CHANCE.
Anyway, this cake is great.
It’s so delicious and moist.
Look at me still talking
when there’s Science to do.
When I look out there, it makes me GLaD I’m not you.
I’ve experiments to run.
There is research to be done.
On the people who are still alive.
And believe me I am still alive.
I’m doing Science and I’m still alive.
I feel FANTASTIC and I’m still alive.
While you’re dying I’ll be still alive.
And when you’re dead I will be still alive.
STILL ALIVE

]]> Comment on In Red Clay It Shouldn’t Be City vs Suburbs by mike4smom http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/in-red-clay-it-shouldnt-be-city-vs-suburbs/#comment-264074 mike4smom Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:29:20 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57425#comment-264074 Forgive my naivete but the city does not have a school system, so what exactly is the city supposed to do to address failing schools in the city? Honestly, I am not trying to be a wise guy, I am truly ignorant of the city's power to influence the schools. Forgive my naivete but the city does not have a school system, so what exactly is the city supposed to do to address failing schools in the city?

Honestly, I am not trying to be a wise guy, I am truly ignorant of the city’s power to influence the schools.

]]> Comment on Wednesday Open Thread [2.8.12] by Unstable Isotope http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/wednesday-open-thread-2-8-12/#comment-264073 Unstable Isotope Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:24:31 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57428#comment-264073 Marriage equality just passed in Washington state and is now going to the governor's desk for a signature. It's been a great week for civil rights! Marriage equality just passed in Washington state and is now going to the governor’s desk for a signature. It’s been a great week for civil rights!

]]> Comment on The Good Ones Always Leave Us. by Unstable Isotope http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/the-good-ones-always-leave-us/#comment-264072 Unstable Isotope Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:22:45 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57417#comment-264072 Chad will be missed, that's for sure. Best wishes to him and his wife. Hopefully it means we can get a new young and hungry up-and-comer here. Chad will be missed, that’s for sure. Best wishes to him and his wife. Hopefully it means we can get a new young and hungry up-and-comer here.

]]> Comment on Every Nominee Has a “Near-Death” Experience, but this is Ridiculous by Unstable Isotope http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/every-nominee-has-a-near-death-experience-but-this-is-ridiculous/#comment-264071 Unstable Isotope Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:20:43 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57421#comment-264071 I feel like the reality show I love to hate has been renewed for another season. We still have to wait until Feb 22 for the next debate and Feb 28 for the next votes. Good news for Santorum, who can ride his sweep for 2 weeks. Bad for Santorum, Romney is going to open his wallet to attack him. Pass the popcorn, please. I feel like the reality show I love to hate has been renewed for another season. We still have to wait until Feb 22 for the next debate and Feb 28 for the next votes. Good news for Santorum, who can ride his sweep for 2 weeks. Bad for Santorum, Romney is going to open his wallet to attack him. Pass the popcorn, please.

]]> Comment on Liberal Critics of President Obama Did Not Follow FDR’s Advice by Unstable Isotope http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/liberal-critics-of-president-obama-did-not-follow-fdrs-advice/#comment-264070 Unstable Isotope Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:15:21 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57433#comment-264070 Remember when I said blog posters are not the base? Proof (see above). These types of polls show exactly why organizations like the ACLU are important. No politician wants to extend political capital on really unpopular people. Hopefully the ACLU will force a change. Remember when I said blog posters are not the base? Proof (see above).

These types of polls show exactly why organizations like the ACLU are important. No politician wants to extend political capital on really unpopular people. Hopefully the ACLU will force a change.

]]> Comment on The Good Ones Always Leave Us. by El Somnambulo http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/the-good-ones-always-leave-us/#comment-264069 El Somnambulo Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:53:40 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57417#comment-264069 It's great for Chad, and terrible for us. Nobody has done better work exposing the Delaware Way than Chad. The unseemly relationships, the big $$ jobs that magically find our elected officials, the lax ethical standards, the failure of public officials to protect the public, the failure of public officials to investigate corrupt public officials. His work here was award-worthy. I worry that, with his absence, the Tony DeLucas of this world will return to pursuing their own personal gain with impunity, while thumbing their collective noses at the law and at the public. I sure hope I'm wrong. But reporters like Chad Livengood don't come along often. Best wishes, Chad. I know we'll be seeing your byline in print and on the web for a good long time. Keep fighting the good fight. It’s great for Chad, and terrible for us.

Nobody has done better work exposing the Delaware Way than Chad. The unseemly relationships, the big $$ jobs that magically find our elected officials, the lax ethical standards, the failure of public officials to protect the public, the failure of public officials to investigate corrupt public officials.

His work here was award-worthy. I worry that, with his absence, the Tony DeLucas of this world will return to pursuing their own personal gain with impunity, while thumbing their collective noses at the law and at the public. I sure hope I’m wrong. But reporters like Chad Livengood don’t come along often.

Best wishes, Chad. I know we’ll be seeing your byline in print and on the web for a good long time. Keep fighting the good fight.

]]> Comment on Liberal Critics of President Obama Did Not Follow FDR’s Advice by Delaware Dem http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/liberal-critics-of-president-obama-did-not-follow-fdrs-advice/#comment-264067 Delaware Dem Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:13:03 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57433#comment-264067 Yeah, we don't have the bullhorn of Fox News, the bullhorn of right wing radio, or the money of the Koch brothers to blast the message. Yeah, we don’t have the bullhorn of Fox News, the bullhorn of right wing radio, or the money of the Koch brothers to blast the message.

]]> Comment on Liberal Critics of President Obama Did Not Follow FDR’s Advice by Grin http://www.delawareliberal.net/2012/02/08/liberal-critics-of-president-obama-did-not-follow-fdrs-advice/#comment-264066 Grin Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:03:05 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=57433#comment-264066 I wouldn't say outfoxed Joe, I would say outspent. I wouldn’t say outfoxed Joe, I would say outspent.

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