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Username: Lmichigan
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 2:04 am:

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There are obstructionist in every process. Some groups just happen to be particularly vocal. They are reactionaries by their very nature, and akin to the 'concern citizens' or 'church lady' groups that have too much time on their hands. Though, I'd much rather they be protesting and passionate about school closures than opposing a Hooters liquor license transfer if you know what I'm talking about. Actually, I'm not really mad at that group, either. I love democracy in action, regardless of how I feel about a particular cause. I'm not a fan of CEO, but I don't find them particularly any different than most modern community activist groups.

jmy wrote:Maybe there should be a "I Don't Know a Fucking Thing and I Keep Proving it Over and Over and Over Again" thread.

Or, "IDKFTIKPOOOA" for short.

Username: Mbarvaria
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 1937 - 2:04 am:

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There are obstructionist in every process. Some groups just happen to be particularly vocal. They are reactionaries by their very nature, and akin to the 'concern citizens' or 'church lady' groups that have too much time on their hands. Though, I'd much rather they be protesting and passionate about the injustice of Versailles than opposing the Kaiser's Berlin visit if you know what I'm talking about. Actually, I'm not really mad at that group, either. I love democracy in action, regardless of how I feel about a particular cause. I'm not a fan of National Socialism, but I don't find them particularly any different than most modern community activist groups.

Crawford
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Username: Crawford

Post Number: 61
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 4:43 pm:

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Their pizza is terrible, but if they really open 30 locations, it's great news.

Detroitteacher
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Username: Detroitteacher

Post Number: 993
Registered: 06-2006
Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 9:40 am:

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I have suggestions and ideas for the whole school closure issue. If DPS were smart about things (and they aren't) then they would phase out schools so that no one is upset. That would entail not allowing grades coming into the school to start in the fall. For example, in a high school that is slated for closure, no more incoming 9th graders and no new students (from other schools or out of district). Let the kids "graduate" from their school and when the last class has "graduated" then close the school. This will lessen people's heartache that their kids will not finish where they started (which is the problem with the high schools that are slated for closure).

DPS needs to close schools in order to run more efficiently. They also must sell the closed schools in order for them to not still be a life sucking force. If they don't sell the building, then they must still keep the heat on (so the pipes don't burst), keep the grass cut, keep vandals out (which would entail boarding windows and reboarding when folks do get in), and paying an engineer to make sure the boiler is working.

This has been a problem for DPS in the past, they haven't unloaded the buildings they aren't using. I also suggest that they take a building slated for closure and make it into the central office. We are paying rent on buildings for offices when we own some that are not being utilized.

Just a lowly teacher's opinion but I really think that if they do these simple things that I have suggested, they could save a lot more than anticipated and make less people angry.

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Oldredfordette
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Username: Oldredfordette

Post Number: 1384
Registered: 02-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 2:11 pm:

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The NYTimes is a very interesting newspaper. With as much credibility in their news stories as either Detroit "newspapers". For me, they lost it with the gushing, ultimately false embedded stories of Judith Miller.

Great cultural coverage and columnists though (except for David Brooks of course, who seems to have a big old man crush on Bush).

Ladyinabag
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Username: Ladyinabag

Post Number: 210
Registered: 03-2007
Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 6:10 pm:

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Another bad day...I stopped my car on I-75 N. to adjust some things in the back seat and a truck zoomed by while the door was ajar and sprung my drivers' door....ripping the top hinge away from the metal wall. I called my insurance co. and instead of them putting the claim on my broadform, they put it on my comprehensive. Now I have a $250.00 deductible. Like, I can afford it....so....I bought a bunch of instant lotteries hoping that God would give me a break, and I lost.

Lvnthed
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Username: Lvnthed

Post Number: 101
Registered: 03-2007
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 1:59 pm:

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But EXMO, he didn't just call the rough, and you blamed someone other than him for what HE said.

You guys still refuse to listen to what I've been saying.

I don't, Nor do many blacks condone this kind of behavior. But you fixate on one thing that fits your argument and totally disregard any and all rebuttal arguments.

If you would stop trying to force your opinion and listen, you will find that we agree more often than not. Even on such a sensitive subject as this.

FYI: I Hate Rap Music

Detroit_stylin
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Username: Detroit_stylin

Post Number: 3924
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 4:50 pm:

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Thats wasnt for anyone specifically, just for those that tend to argue about hip hop language whenever some public figure shows his ass....

Livernoisyard
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Username: Livernoisyard

Post Number: 3009
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:33 pm:

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MSNBC will be even more boring w/o Imus, not that I ever watch it anyway. Its schedule is full of repeating the same few shows over and over. Hardly an outlet to watch for any appreciable time. Its market share was pitifully low, even with Imus.

Wonder if it makes any money. Anybody know for sure what it earns?

With about 100,000 more students in DPS, $280,000 is a relative bargain, especially given the issues facing the district.

however, i will agree with vas, lead by example and take a pay cut.

Cambrian
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Username: Cambrian

Post Number: 985
Registered: 08-2006
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 2:11 pm:

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I suspect my Dr is just trying to make a little money, he has me coming back every 3 mos for borderline high BP. True I could stand to lose a 100 lbs too. Last time I was there the nurse checked it when I arrived. 130 over 80. Not too bad. Last year it was getting high, 136 / 96. I no longer add salt to food. I do exercise a few times a week, but don't really watch my diet that well. What really pissed me off last time I was there, like I said the nurse checked it when I arrived it was fine. The Dr kept me waiting an hour an fifteen minutes, which irked me. He finally shows up and checks the BP, its 136/90 now. I'm sure it was up a little because I was upset about waiting so long. I told him I don't wanna wait that long next time. He said to schedule an earlier appointment for the next 3 monther. I've taken those BP pills before when a crash diet nearly wiped out my kidneys. I don't want to take them again. They cause performance issues.