Archive for April 2016
Grassroots Lobbying a la California Teachers Association
Mike Antonucci, Education Intelligence Agency, explains the California Teachers’ Association version of grassroots lobbying If ever a term has been abused in modern America, it is “grassroots.” In the political context, it is supposed to mean a movement or advocacy that originates at the local level. It was with this in mind that I read…
Read MoreProposition 30 Hurts Californians
California Teacher Empowerment Network President and CEAFU Key Leader Larry Sand will make you glad you’re not a California taxpayer. His most recent expose reveals California teacher union officialslatest scheme to squeeze more money “. . . to pay back schools for devastating cuts. . . ” Check out the story on unionwatch.org. Four years ago Californians…
Read MoreKaren Lewis Blew It?
Mike Antonucci’s take on Karen Lewis’ accusations that Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is a terrorist. Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, made headlines yesterday – which was certainly her intent – by characterizing Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner as an ISIS recruit. Here are the relevant remarks: Bruce Rauner is a liar. You know, I’ve…
Read MoreCTU President Lobs Smears at Governor Rauner
Stooping to a new low, Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis called Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner an Isis recruit and a liar. The smears are not really surprising, considering teacher union officials are probably all well-versed in Saul Alinsky’s strategies to separate and polarize your enemies and supporters. Ted Cox has the story on DNAinfo.com. With the “countdown”…
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