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In reply to the discussion: Let them eat cupcakes. Plus why Michelle Rhee is lawyering up. [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)12. Yes! I saw that.
Its sad, but I have come to rely on from Jon Stewart for most of my political commentary and important news.
Rhee was on last night pimping her book, and also doing damage control,
posturing as the great rescuer of Washington Schools.
Without knowing what I know, I would have sensed that there is something-not-right with that woman.
Jon did his usual wonderful job.
He can open doors, without being abusive to his guests.
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She reminds me of a heartless CEO chopping away inefficiencies and implementing standard metrics.
Ed Suspicious
Feb 2013
#21
I have to question the sanity of a woman who swatted a bee in her classroom then ate it in front
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#2
I am actually very glad to hear this. I have been watching her for years, and it's been like one of
Squinch
Feb 2013
#27
wow. 21 1's, 3 5's. how times have changed, eh? little golden girl no more. where's the
HiPointDem
Feb 2013
#52
even if they are, that's more action than there would have been where rhee was the toast
HiPointDem
Feb 2013
#55
I think it was generally worded about putting students first. Sounded good.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#31
Thank you for your support of Mad Floridian, that fly-by-night seems like a charter shill to me.
diane in sf
Feb 2013
#58
Yes, Jon Stewart did go easy on her. No one ever really challenges her at all.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#63
Tell me how public schools can afford good PR when they are losing money to privateers.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#69