Krakus

Tsk, tsk, now... your're being disingenuous yet again, sir. Ronny Reagan more than doubled all the debt, Joe, Sr., Tip, LBJ- and all their predecessors from the founding of the Republic- incurred. We all know he was a Republican (well he was a Democrat and a union president). And though Clinton restored budget surpluses, his Republican successor, Da'Dubya Bush more than doubled it all again! Gotta call that a bi-partisan effort, old man (if you ignore Bill "surplus " Clinton). (Tuesday | post #8)

As to claimimg Fast Eddie as a hire, Arlen always goes on to note that he found Big Ed to be a promising attorney, and he's still "promising "... everything to the voters, that is! (Monday Dec 7 | post #6)

Ahhh, you quote one of the great Democratic Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives; when it comes to political savvy, you certianly can't go wrong with Tip O'Neill. Even though out of context, and inappropriately to the topic at hand, you still "tip" your hat to a great Democrat, and seem to finally be coming around, old man! Can I forward a change of party registration link to you? (Monday Dec 7 | post #5)

Let's try to clarify this for you, my cynical friend: It is the Obama administration that is persuing healthcare reform, at the national level, and it's the local District Attorney's office/ local DJ's office that screwed up the rape case. One is local government, the other national; and the former is an issue of procedural competance, the latter one of differing gopals of government. Don't let your indiscriminate dislike for the Democrats bleed into your apprehenion of the different levels of government and their responsibilities. Stay sharp, sir; you're one of the few conservatives worthy of crossing swords with left here on this site. (Sunday Dec 6 | post #2)

You said: "It's your kids failing in every aspect, not mine. I will allow you to continue failing." The article is about black residents protesting the failure of black students, and that is the only valid context for interpreting your comment. And I would think you're aware that ISP addresses are a poor indicator of a poster's location, and can be quite misleading. Whatever, though, do you mean by "this lawsuit?" The article makes no mention of a lawsuit. I must note that it's not only very big of you to "allow this transgression " (whatever that refers to)... but extremely arrogant as well! Or perhaps "childish " is a better word, in keeping with the tack you have set above? (Saturday Dec 5 | post #22)

The objective of the NAACP's protest is oriented toward securing the application of additional resources to a specific problem. Questioning whether or not, in the context of the performance of public education in general, or the Pittsburgh Public Schools in specific, that can prove successful is certianly a valid point. My initial comment was the dismissive and raciist reaction to the strategy. Getting the resources is the first step, but too often a focused goal-directed plan for expending those resources is lacking. Be assured your point is taken. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #21)

Why Does Renee Shaw Kulling Keep Erasing Her Family's Criminal Hist...

Ah, now that your lies intended to bolster your own pitiful persona failed you, you resort to employing the tactic offensively against others with an opposite intent. But you are such a sorry, little man, you earn only my pity. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #6)

I did state the avenue the NAACP was persuing would only yield part of the answer they seek. But the point of the protests is that achievement gaps are NOT closing, and that point can not be so easily dismissed as you wording above implies. Also, the article specifically stated the NAACP sought higher standards for black student achievement, so the assertion the purpose of the protests is to lower them is clearly not true. I most certianly agree life isn't fair, and that failure can be a powerful motivator, as long as the opportunity to succeed is available and real. But is the goal (though not always realized) of a democracy to seek to provide a level playing field, so as to permit the individual by their personal effort to overcome past inequities and disadvantages, no matter what the source. And that is what the protestors seek. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #12)

And why would you assume I'm black, which I am not? Simply more evidence that my initial assertion is the truth. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #11)

Why Does Renee Shaw Kulling Keep Erasing Her Family's Criminal Hist...

Well, Nobama, anyone could certianly understand why a post concerning erasing one's criminal history would ber of substantial interest to one such as yourself. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #4)

The above statement clearly equates with a racist attitude; your credibility, therefore, is nil on this issue. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #7)

Hard times: The food-stamp rise shows the recession's pain

Da'Dubya largely ignored the needs of poor Americans, and what little monies he did seek to spend, he tried to channel through private, "faith-based " organizations. And charity was Bush's concept? You've forgotten your Bible (or a dozen other "faith-based " tomes), sir. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #9)

Why Does Renee Shaw Kulling Keep Erasing Her Family's Criminal Hist...

You must have become lost in Topix cyber-space; this is the Pittsburgh Forum. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #2)

I have read and seen media reports numerous times over recent years on black protests, marches and demonstrations against violence in the black community, and the fact that one in four black men will be incarcerated for criminal actions in their lifetime, in this region and without. The black churches are similarly addressing these issues and the promotion of the importance of strong families. The purpose in the NAACP's Pittsburgh School District protests is to seek redress for perceived wrongs by a public, governmental entity, and is their right as American citizens. Your objection is disingenuous at best. Raising the question of equity vs. equality of treatment is an attempt to draw attention to the fact a clear deficit, or gap, in performance along racial lines exists, and must it should be addressed. Touting "equality " in terms of treatment as a goal in a way that would ingnore an inequality in performance and the subsequent live experience for a segment of Americans denies our commitment to equality and justice for all Americans. If you want to reduce black crime, and provide the economic opportubities that will secure black families, this is part- though surely not all- of the answer. And it is appropriate to seek redress from one's government. (Saturday Dec 5 | post #3)