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He actually completely misses the problem with education, but it's not remarkable because he just repeats the same rhetoric that's been farted out by every other politician since Reagan.

The actual problem with education, and it's possible solutions, have exactly zero overlap with the politicization thereof.
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McParadigm wrote:He actually completely misses the problem with education, but it's not remarkable because he just repeats the same rhetoric that's been farted out by every other politician since Reagan.

The actual problem with education, and it's possible solutions, have exactly zero overlap with the politicization thereof.
I have to tell you that I love reading your thoughts on education. Are you still currently teaching?
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4/5 wrote:
McParadigm wrote:He actually completely misses the problem with education, but it's not remarkable because he just repeats the same rhetoric that's been farted out by every other politician since Reagan.

The actual problem with education, and it's possible solutions, have exactly zero overlap with the politicization thereof.
I have to tell you that I love reading your thoughts on education. Are you still currently teaching?
Negative. I'm currently part of the curriculum department for the University of Washington's medical school, but I'm waiting to see how an opportunity plays out that I'm very excited for.

Also, thank you.
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McParadigm wrote:He actually completely misses the problem with education, but it's not remarkable because he just repeats the same rhetoric that's been farted out by every other politician since Reagan.

The actual problem with education, and it's possible solutions, have exactly zero overlap with the politicization thereof.
I have to tell you that I love reading your thoughts on education. Are you still currently teaching?
Negative. I'm currently part of the curriculum department for the University of Washington's medical school, but I'm waiting to see how an opportunity plays out that I'm very excited for.

Also, thank you.
That's awesome. So what's the transition from middle school social studies (if my memory serves me) to UW medical school curriculum like?
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4/5 wrote:ref
LoathedVermin72 wrote: even insightful and refreshing(http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2 ... /32055507/).
What exactly was insightful? I agree that #blacklivesmatter is mostly unfocused on real issues, that's fine. But then it's just a typical Republican list of causes: black people themselves, teachers' unions, social welfare programs, Democrats, and hip-hop culture. Is it "refreshing" because a black person said it?

His best point was regarding focusing on education as a systemic issue as opposed to the relatively isolated (comparatively) problem of police brutality. I just didn't read anything substantive about how to address that issue, though.
I think it's refreshing to see a politician make some of the humane (and true) connections he does. You and McP are focusing on the overtly political aspects, which I understand, but that's not really how I'm reading it. It's a comment about how flashy political grandstanding is fashionable, but ultimately will do little to solve what's fundamentally wrong. It's less political editorial and more cultural criticism. I think what I respond to so much is that he (rightfully) extrapolates this to pop culture criticism, which is my world.

I will ask: Where does he ever blame black people for anything? Or, for that matter, any of the things you listed (though I will grant you he does take a shot at teachers' unions)? Seems like he is making it pretty clear that what he's blaming is the white power structure underlying all of these issues.
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4/5 wrote:That's awesome. So what's the transition from middle school social studies (if my memory serves me) to UW medical school curriculum like?
Well, there was a step in between...two years of instructional design work. But it's been really good. I was actually hired to develop a curriculum system that met their rather unusual needs and then train people at the regional sites, but now that's done and I'm feeling restless.

Truly, after a decade of feeling like I was developing a skill set that wasn't particularly valued, spending 18 months in a position like this has been incredibly rewarding.
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When you say, "We shouldn't criticize another country in public," I immediately stop listening.
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Can i get some recaps?

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I missed most and feel like it's gotten boring. The best part was Trump telling Fiorina to shut up (in so many words).
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Ted Cruz is my favorite debater; he just used the phrase "philosopher king" twice as an insult.
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Ted Cruz went full Rick Perry...you never go full Rick Perry: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/c ... l-agencies
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DO IT FOR KASICH'S 16-YEAR-OLD GIRLS
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That's not full Rick Perry. He cheated and just said Commerce twice. It's all about confidence up there.
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Did Trump really say wages are too high? I had to read that headline 3 times to make sure I didn't stroke out.
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Simple Torture wrote:Did Trump really say wages are too high? I had to read that headline 3 times to make sure I didn't stroke out.
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knee tunes wrote:
Simple Torture wrote:Did Trump really say wages are too high? I had to read that headline 3 times to make sure I didn't stroke out.
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