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The Boys of Summer

The Gormogons Posted on June 18, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJune 18, 2009

Ah yes, baseball is back, and so are steroid abuse allegations. In baseball’s worst-kept secret, Sammy “Say It Ain’t” Sosa (thanks to the Chicago Sun-Times for that gem of a pun) has been named as a player who tested positive … Continue reading →

Posted in Doping, Talkin' Baseball, Unions

Ghettoputer’s directing and starring in films? (Con’t.)

The Gormogons Posted on June 13, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.June 13, 2009

Not As Good As You Think: The Myth of the Middle-Class School Buy it here. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Education, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,755

The Gormogons Posted on June 4, 2009 by 'PuterJune 4, 2009

No, no Billy. Not the cello’s G string. I meant my G string. Does ‘Puter even have to resort to the “proper fingering techniques” joke? ‘Puter thought not. And which union is going to bail Ms. Proper out of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Teachers, Unions

GM: the host…

The Gormogons Posted on June 4, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.June 4, 2009

…killed by its parasite. General Motors was destroyed by operating under the ignorance, stupidity, and irrational greed of a labor union. From this point on, it is to operate under the ignorance, stupidity, and irrational greed of government officials acting … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, GM, UAW, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,754

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2009 by 'PuterMay 19, 2009

Massachusetts edition. Nearly three-quarters of Massachusetts proto-teachers failed the mathematics portion of the required state teachers’ licensing exam. It’s not like math is important or anything. From the comment section, here’s a practice exam for you dear readers to evaluate … Continue reading →

Posted in Teachers, Unions

Killing Taxpayers Since The 1950s

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by 'PuterMay 14, 2009

Any reader spending even a few minutes browsing The Gormogons’ palatial intarwebs palace knows ‘Puter hates hisself public sector unions. For a sample of ‘Puter’s vitriol for public sector unions, look for posts tagged “Unions” here at The Gormogons. And … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, AFL-CIO, Unions

I’ll Just Take The Next Flight, Thanks.

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

Union workers follow union rules in loading cargo onto a Japan Air 747, picture right. Our resident tech guy GorT says it is generally not recommended to jam large, metal foreign objects into a jet intake. Union officials respond that … Continue reading →

Posted in Physics, Satire, Unions

Unions and Capitalism

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

Right now, the Obama Administration is Hell-bent on advantaging the already advantaged unions by, among other acts, bailing out the UAW and pressing the EFCA. “Why is helping unions a bad thing? Unions help the little guy, ‘Puter.”, you query. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gubbamint, Obama Administration, Unions

Partner Abuse

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 12, 2009

We all know the stories. You have what starts out as a nice marriage of mutual respect and caring. Frankly, that surprises some folks at first because when they were courting, the big doofus was often a serious jerk. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy, Unions

American (Re)Education

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

The highly excitable and sometimes brilliant Steve Sailer gets the universal pre-K hoax half right in his post here. Sailer posits the universal pre-K push is (1) a racist scheme to take poor, black children from their parent(s) and (2) … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Education, Unions

Just Ask Anyone

The Gormogons Posted on May 6, 2009 by 'PuterMay 6, 2009

Unions destroy companies and hurt workers. Unless, of course, you ask a union hack, quoted in the same post. Also, see, e.g., Los Angeles being required by union rules to pay teachers millions of dollars not to teach while disciplinary … Continue reading →

Posted in Unions

Democrats and School Choice

The Gormogons Posted on May 6, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 6, 2009

Remember next time they’re trying to sell you “green” energy or socialized medicine “for the children” or “for the little guy.” They don’t care about people, only power over them and the ability to reward client groups. Children? Eff ’em. … Continue reading →

Posted in D.C. Public Schools, Democrats, Hypocrisy, School Vouchers, Unions

Would You Buy A Used Car Industry from This Man?

The Gormogons Posted on April 30, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 30, 2009

Asks Douglas Holtz-Eakin. Let’s turn the clock back to the 2008 campaign and ask the question: If Barack Obama had run for office promising to deliver one-third of the Big Three automakers to the unions and drop another one-third on … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Barack Obama, TARP, Unions

Unions Hate Our Children

The Gormogons Posted on April 14, 2009 by 'PuterApril 14, 2009

President Obama and the Democrat controlled Congress effectively have killed the D.C. Public School System’s voucher program. What’s worse is that President Obama’s Department of Education withheld the results of a study until after Congress acted to kill the program. … Continue reading →

Posted in D.C. Public Schools, Education, Unions

Look For The Union Scandal

The Gormogons Posted on April 10, 2009 by 'PuterApril 10, 2009

‘Puter didn’t realize that a representative democracy means that the people vote for leaders who are answerable directly to the unions. Last night at a NYC City Council meeting, the United Federation of Teachers distributed questions on note cards to … Continue reading →

Posted in NY Post, NYC, Unions

It’s A Death Trap, It’s A Suicide Rap

The Gormogons Posted on April 8, 2009 by 'PuterApril 8, 2009

Unions, that is. See Commentary’s description of two almost unbelieveable union overreachers at the link. In the better of the two stories, one that warms the cockles of ‘Puter’s union-hating heart, friend of the unions The Boston Globe is being … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Globe, Irony, Unions

ATM Politics

The Gormogons Posted on March 20, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 20, 2009

Welcome to ‘Puter’s world. Two top New York Democrat machine operatives were just indicited for taking $30 million (that’s MM for million, the rest of you) in a pay to play scam. They required financial providers to ante up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Democrats, New York, Unions

Cram Down in Your Town

The Gormogons Posted on March 18, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 18, 2009

‘Puter smiles. Why, you ask? Because a federal bankruptcy court has held that Vallejo, California, in the context of a Chapter 9 filing (municipal bankruptcy), can void union contracts. Not renegotiate. Void. The Court’s reasoning is a matter of statuory … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Bankruptcy, Pensions, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,753

The Gormogons Posted on March 17, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 17, 2009

‘Puter was going to title this post “Dykes on Spikes,” but that would have been politically incorrect and insensitive to the feelings of our switch-hitting sisters from the Bay Area. Three — yes three — female physical education teachers from … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Lesbians, Teachers, Unions

Extry! Extry! Browse All About It!

The Gormogons Posted on March 17, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 17, 2009

Subscribers to the print version (formerly termed “a newspaper”) of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer learned on Monday that they now need to go online to get their news: the P-I is gone. Belly up. Folded (no pun intended, although the Czar … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy, Media, Newspapers, Unions

Teachers: Working For ¢hange

The Gormogons Posted on March 11, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 11, 2009

POTUS Obama has a plan to fix the American public school system. The Царица, by the way, is a public school teacher, and reacted quite negatively to this plan. Her opinion is that the Obama plan penalizes good teachers by … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Education, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments in Teaching, Episode #42,729

The Gormogons Posted on March 7, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 7, 2009

‘Puter hasn’t revisited this topic recently, but this is just too good to pass up. In Utah, two female teachers were arrested for seducing their 13 year old student. Best part? Neither teacher knew they were sharing a partner. Good … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Teachers, Unions

Obama, Sidwell, Hypocrisy, and Two Kids on the Bubble

The Gormogons Posted on March 4, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 4, 2009

So, your Volgi is on record as saying that the Obamas’ sending their kids to Sidwell while opposing school choice is pardonable hypocrisy. I’m starting to rethink. Because apparently the one government program that needs to be cut in the … Continue reading →

Posted in D.C. Public Schools, School Vouchers, Sidwell Friends, Teachers, Unions

Freddie “the Beadle” Barnes channels GorT

The Gormogons Posted on February 25, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 25, 2009

And Ghettoputer on unions. Unions spur unemployment, and “there is no question” about it. “High union wages that exceed the competitive market rate are likely to cause job losses in the unionized sector of the economy.” That is the unvarnished … Continue reading →

Posted in Freddie “the Beadle” Barnes, Unions

Do we really need them?

The Gormogons Posted on February 22, 2009 by GorTFebruary 22, 2009

I’m going to harp on one of ‘Puters favorites – Unions. Sure, at one time, unions were necessary to ensure the fair treatment of workers. And maybe, in some industries, that’s still needed. Many times, however, the general public doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S. Economy, Unions

THE CZAR: Union Jacks

The Gormogons Posted on February 18, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 18, 2009

So at the Dorje Drak Lamaist monastery this week, a monk meditates in serene peace when he becomes aware of another monk approaching him from the wind-swept hillside. They nod, and the newcomer says “Didja hear about A-Rod?” “Dude,” says … Continue reading →

Posted in Doping, Talkin' Baseball, The Czar of Muscovy, Unions

Greedy Teachers Unions Unite!

The Gormogons Posted on February 11, 2009 by 'PuterFebruary 11, 2009

New York’s powerful teachers’ union is running commercials advocating an increased income tax on what they consider to be high earners (currently down to about $250,000). The tax would increase the current top state income tax rate from 6.85% to … Continue reading →

Posted in NYSUT, Teachers, Unions

Teachers! Great News!

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 13, 2009

Move to Washington state, now the perfect place for teachers who like to make sweet love down by the fire with their charges! A three judge panel of the Washington Court of Appeals just held that so long as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sexual Predators, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,728

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 13, 2009

‘Puter’s a piker in compiling hot, horny teacher incidents compared to these guys. Behold! A (more or less) comprehensive list of all the female teachers who can’t keep their hands off their charges, along with pictures of the aforementioned sexual … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Sexual Predators, Teachers, Unions, Van Halen

Re: Willful ignorance

The Gormogons Posted on December 12, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.December 12, 2008

Confucius* says, “Ha.” Sorry, ’Puter, with card-check a-comin’ in the Transformation into Obama Nation, you’re going to see more and more unionization, with more and more parts of public life coming under the sway of the thugs who can pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Unions

Willful Ignorance

The Gormogons Posted on December 12, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 12, 2008

The United Auto Workers reached a new low today. After scotching the Big 3 Bailout, Mr. Gettelfinger, mustachioed union flack, turned around and blamed Republican senators. After all, Republicans must be at fault, because they insisted that UAW members share … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,727

The Gormogons Posted on December 11, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 11, 2008

Returning to a familiar, if hackneyed, theme. There’s comfort in familiarity in these trying times. So, kudos to you, seven horndogs at Spirit Creek Middle School outside of Augusta, Georgia! Not content to merely have love triangles with other faculty … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Diana Ross, Love Child, Teachers, Unions

I Got Your Moral Hazard Right Here

The Gormogons Posted on December 8, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 8, 2008

The union-led farce taking place at Republic Windows and Doors mentioned below is quickly metastasizing, and may ultimately threaten our ailing financial system. Every Illinois politician is visiting the barricaded workers to convey support and sympathy, along with every news … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Moral hazard, Republic Windows, Unions

Woodie Guthrie, Where Are You?

The Gormogons Posted on December 7, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 7, 2008

Unions.  Gotta love them.  Down is up and up is down to these folks.  In ChicagObama, Republic Windows and Doors shut down its factory after its lender Bank of America refused to make further disbursements on Republic’s operating line of … Continue reading →

Posted in Haymarket Riot, In English Please, Unions

Jonah Goldberg on Sidwell, D.C. schools, etc.

The Gormogons Posted on November 26, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 26, 2008

Friend of the Gormogons Jonah Goldberg has a good column today in which he channels both the Volgi: But you know what? Who cares? Personally, I would think less of the Obamas if they sent their kids to bad schools … Continue reading →

Posted in D.C. Public Schools, Jonah Goldberg, Sidwell Friends, Teachers, Unions

More Reasons for not Bailing out the Auto Industry

The Gormogons Posted on November 26, 2008 by GorTNovember 26, 2008

Well besides the lovely car pictured on the right (that’s an AMC Gremlin), here is a huge reason not to provide bailouts to the auto industry: Thousands of laid-off auto workers get paid $31 an hour to sit around and … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Slackers, Unions

’Puter is in love

The Gormogons Posted on November 22, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 22, 2008

“Tenure is the holy grail of teacher unions, but it has no educational value for kids; it only benefits adults.” Quoth ’Puter’s inamorata, Michelle Rhee, chancellor of D.C. public schools. Terrific article on her in the WSJ here. Confucius, Œc. … Continue reading →

Posted in D.C. Public Schools, Michelle Rhee, Teachers, Unions

And the winner is…

The Gormogons Posted on November 22, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 22, 2008

…Sidwell! At Sidwell, the Obama girls will be following in the footsteps of Chelsea Clinton…. President Richard Nixon’s daughter Tricia went to Sidwell. Vice President Al Gore’s son, Albert Gore III, graduated from there. Three granddaughters of Vice President-elect Joe … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, D.C. Public Schools, Sidwell Friends, Teachers, Unions

No on card-check

The Gormogons Posted on November 21, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 21, 2008

Word is CBS won’t run this because Pelosi’s in it, and she’s on their Sunday show this week. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Democrats, Employee Free Choice Act, Unions

Party of Change?

The Gormogons Posted on November 18, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 18, 2008

‘Puter gives P.E. Obama and his election staff credit. Somehow, together they convinced a majority of voting Americans that the Democrat party was committed to change. How come the first thing the Democrats have on their agenda is sending another … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Unions

Unions Screw American Election Ideals

The Gormogons Posted on November 18, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 18, 2008

For a succinct and thought provoking description of what the Employee Free Choice Act championed by P.E. Obama and the Democrat led Congress would mean in practice for management/labor balance of power, see Peter Kirsanow’s post at NRO here. Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Employee Free Choice Act, NRO, Peter Kirsanow, Unions

Is Teaching A Profession?

The Gormogons Posted on November 17, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 17, 2008

Short answer: no. ‘Puter asks this question seriously. “Profession” is defined as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.” Based on this definition alone, ‘Puter would concede teaching elementary and secondary education is a profession. … Continue reading →

Posted in Professions, Teachers, Unions

Democrats Against Democracy

The Gormogons Posted on November 16, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 16, 2008

Very nice post. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Al Franken, Democracy, Democrats, Employee Free Choice Act, Gay Marriage, Mormons, Unions, Vote Fraud

Why Not?

The Gormogons Posted on November 13, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 13, 2008

According to Brian Faughnan at The Weekly Standard, labor unions are coming to Washington, D.C. to discuss how to best implement labor’s agenda, including but not limited to the Employee Free Choice Act. This discussion will include what specifically the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Unions

D.C. Public Schools’ Dysfunction: Exhibit 1

The Gormogons Posted on November 11, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 11, 2008

Poor D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee. With friends like these, who needs enemies? Ms. Rhee inheirited a corrupt and failed public school system. Ms. Rhee, with admirable assistance from D.C Mayor Fenty, have tried to untangle the mess years … Continue reading →

Posted in D.C. Public Schools, Michelle Rhee, Teachers, Unions

Obama’s Version of School Choice

The Gormogons Posted on November 11, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 11, 2008

It appears that once again, ‘Puter’s hypocrisy radar is fine tuned. Not that it took a genius to see this one coming. P.E. Obama seems primed to send his daughters to Georgetown Day School (tuition $27,945) or Sidwell Friends, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Teachers, Unions

Put Up or Shut Up

The Gormogons Posted on November 7, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 7, 2008

The District of Columbia Public Schools are, for the most part, a horror show, damaged by years of incompetent management and corrupt unionism. Into this toxic brew throw students “raised” by single mothers or grandmothers living in poverty. What do … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, D.C. Public Schools, Teachers, Unions

Unions to Taxpayers: Screw You!

The Gormogons Posted on November 2, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 2, 2008

One of Upstate’s fishwraps actually gets around to looking at an issue that’s bugged ‘Puter for quite some time.  Public workers are receiving their full salaries and benefits while doing no work for the public.  The time spent not working … Continue reading →

Posted in D and C, N.Y. Budget Woes, Teachers, Unions

Unions: Messing Up The Economy Since the Great Depression

The Gormogons Posted on October 28, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 28, 2008

Two tidbits on unions and the economy. First, unionization prolongs bad times (e.g., the Great Depression) by forcing business to retain less efficient, though more senior, employees and pay unequally talented people equally, resulting in layoffs. Second, union demanded and … Continue reading →

Posted in Credit Crunch, Financial Crisis, Unions

Great Moments in Teaching, Episode #42,728

The Gormogons Posted on October 25, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 25, 2008

Meet Jaime Katheryn Steen, a 26 year old former ag teacher in Fort Stockton, Texas. The lovely Ms. Steen stands accused of sending pornographic text messages to several of her young male charges.  She also seems to have bought her underage … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Jaime Katheryn Steen, Teachers, Unions

(Gay) Unions

The Gormogons Posted on October 24, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 24, 2008

For the love of Pete. Literally. ‘Puter hates unions, particularly public sector ones. Here’s another stunning example of why. Can even the biggest union hack tell ‘Puter with a straight face that the lack of gay marriage is the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Marriage, Teachers, Unions

Obama’s Business Plan

The Gormogons Posted on October 21, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 21, 2008

‘Puter thinks this op-ed in the New York Post today is exactly right. An Obama presidency, with the quick passage of the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act, would be devastating to small businesses nationwide. And ‘Puter’s Washington contacts (seriously) confirm … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Employee Free Choice Act, Recession, Unions

Why The Republican Brand Is Dying

The Gormogons Posted on October 20, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 20, 2008

Hey, inside the Beltway Republican gurus! Wanna know why rank and file conservatives are starting to run screaming from you and your brand? Try this one on for size. The (for the time being) Republican controlled New York Senate made … Continue reading →

Posted in New York, Republicans, Teachers, Unions

Hither come yon unions!

The Gormogons Posted on October 18, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 18, 2008

Although Ghettoputer stalks the union beat with barely concealed fury, spitting nails and coughing up blood, your Volgi must trespass and post a link to this terrific article by Claire Berlinski, brilliant Friend of the Gormogons, in which she shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Claire Berlinski, Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher, Unions

(Schaden)Freude, Schöner Götterfunken

The Gormogons Posted on October 8, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 8, 2008

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, in its Fourth Movement, contains the well-known chorus Ode to Joy. The first words out of the choristers’ mouths are “Joy, thou shining spark of God.” ‘Puter’s taken a little license in the title of this post, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beethoven's Ninth (Fourth Movement), Montgomery County, Schadenfreude, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,726

The Gormogons Posted on October 8, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 8, 2008

How’s that again? A teacher in trouble? Never! Apparently not. One Steven Sanger, 40, formerly a science teacher and track coach at Byron Center High School in Michigan was convicted of upskirting a 15 year old student during class. No … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Teachers, Unions, Upskirting

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,725

The Gormogons Posted on October 6, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 6, 2008

Teachers and unions. Unions and teachers. Put together lifetime tenure, unlimited dollars (pounds) from the public weal, and far left politics and what do you get? This. That’s right, America. Look forward to this well-reasoned position coming soon to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, NAMBLA, Teachers, Unions

How About Just Teaching the Kids?

The Gormogons Posted on October 2, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 2, 2008

‘Puter hates unions. Particularly public sector unions. Most particularly teachers’ unions. Organizing against taxpayers, where taxpayers have no choice but to support the union (the government won’t let you take your tax money elsewhere) is fundamentally unfair, and should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Randi Weingarten, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,724

The Gormogons Posted on October 2, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 2, 2008

What? No happy ending? Ah, teachers. Is there no end to the wackiness their depraved minds can come up with? Today’s recipient of the coveted Great Moments in Teaching Award is Ms. Donna Coulter, third grade teacher at Kissimmee Charter … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Donna Coulter, Kissimmee Charter Academy, Massage, Teachers, Third Grade, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,722

The Gormogons Posted on September 12, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 12, 2008

Teachers are getting their naughty on early and often this school year. Nothing says “professional” like inadvertently showing your charges pornography on the classroom projector. You stay classy, teachers’ union! 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Teachers, Tenure, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,721

The Gormogons Posted on September 12, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 12, 2008

Schools are becoming increasingly treacherous for all. Exposure to teachers has now caused school nurses to be unable to keep their hands off their charges. To be fair to the teachers, these incidents happened outside of school, so that makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Bettie Page, Laura Obzera, Teachers, Unions

Be Still, My Beating Heart

The Gormogons Posted on September 12, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 12, 2008

Behold ‘Puter’s new girlfriend, Megan McArdle of The Atlantic! Why, you may ask, does ‘Puter need a girlfriend when he’s got Mrs. ‘Puter at home? Beacuse Ms. McArdle may be the person most simpatico with ‘Puter’s thoughts on teachers’ unions … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic, Megan McArdle, Schools, Teachers, Unions

Unions Screw California

The Gormogons Posted on September 10, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 10, 2008

With some help from the politicians. At least that’s what an op-ed piece in today’s San Francisco Chronicle (of all places) says. But who believes economists from Pepperdine University anyway? Our elected superiors certainly know what they’re doing. ‘Puter welcomes … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Instapundit, New York, Pensions, Unions

Arrogance and Graft: Silver’s Winning Combination

The Gormogons Posted on September 9, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 9, 2008

How in the tank for public sector unions are New York’s legislators, both Democrat and Republican? How arrogant and smarmy can those legislators be? Meet Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan), the majority leader of the New York State Assembly. Silver invited his … Continue reading →

Posted in New York Post, Sheldon Silver, Teachers, Unions

The Sleeping Giant

The Gormogons Posted on September 6, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 6, 2008

‘Puter hates hisself pension funds and gubbamint trying to manage money, even taken one at a time.  Putting them together in one place is like pouring gasoline on a fire: it looks cool from a distance, but you don’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in GASB 45, Gubbamint, Municipal Bankruptcy, OPEBs, Pensions, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,720

The Gormogons Posted on September 4, 2008 by 'PuterSeptember 4, 2008

Ah, skanky teacher love. Older female teachers molesting their adolescent charges. The stuff of which dreams are made. Erin McLean ‘n’ Sean Powell 4-EVAH! Unfortunately, Ms. McLean had two problems: (1) she was married with kids; and (2) her lover … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Erin McLean, Teachers, Unions

Get Thee Behind Me, Union!

The Gormogons Posted on August 29, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 29, 2008

Michelle Rhee, chancellor of the D.C. Public School System has told the teachers union local “It’s on.” Steven Pearlstein of the Washington Post pens a story that ‘Puter wishes he could write about his local school district. And, best of … Continue reading →

Posted in Jhoon Rhee, Michelle Rhee, Teachers, Unions, Washington Post - WaPo

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,719

The Gormogons Posted on August 27, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 27, 2008

Welcome back to school kids! It’s going to be a fun-tastic year here in good old Sodus Central School District in Upstate New York. Guess what? One of your teachers is going to be “transitioning genders!” Isn’t that great? No … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Teachers, Transsexuals, Unions

‘Puter Wept

The Gormogons Posted on August 25, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 25, 2008

Out of joy. Not all Democrats are willing to roll over for teachers’ unions anymore. Check out Mickey Kaus’ piece at Slate (h/t Instapundit) for details of a forum that took place — heart be still — at the Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Instapundit, Kaus, Slate, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,718

The Gormogons Posted on August 22, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 22, 2008

‘Puter’s typing hand is getting tired. Our latest entrant? Meet Ms. Autumn Leathers. Seriously. That’s not even her stage name down at the Klassy Kat, where she dances for the Canadian Ballet. And, as an added bonus, Ms. Leathers is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Frostburg, Pennsyltucky, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,717

The Gormogons Posted on August 21, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 21, 2008

Part of a continuing series. See the disclaimer. Teachers are at it again. Let’s just hope the union representatives will get this fine lady her job back after she finishes her jail time. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Teachers, Unions

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,716

The Gormogons Posted on August 20, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 20, 2008

In what is likely to be a recurring theme, ‘Puter’s going to take a look at wrongdoers in the world’s second oldest profession: teaching. We all know by now that ‘Puter hates hisself the teachers’ unions because they protect incompetents … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Hookers, Laurie Ann Lewis, Teachers, Unions

Look For The Union Label II (Electric Boogaloo)

The Gormogons Posted on August 14, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 14, 2008

Continuing on with the loathesome unions and their smarmy factotums in Congress, I give you unfree elections! That’s right, our Congress is giving serious consideration to amending the National Labor Relations Act to require that any vote authorizing a union … Continue reading →

Posted in Communist Sympathizers, Nancy Pelosi, Unions

Look For The Union Label

The Gormogons Posted on August 14, 2008 by 'PuterAugust 14, 2008

And there you’ll find corruption and un-American acts. ‘Puter will take a look at two separate items that recently caught his attention, one from his adopted dysfunctional home state of Nueva Jork (motto: “What’re you lookin’ at?”), and the other … Continue reading →

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