Will you help Texas Schools?

by MiNiAaRgH Posted 2011/05/15 16:10:38

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	YES	1 vote	9%
	NO	2 votes	18%
	I WISH I COULD HELP	8 votes	73%

I WILL BE THERE! WILL YOU?!?!

Time	Saturday, May 21 · 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location	Austin, TX

Created By	Save Texas Schools

More Info	The legislature will be in session on Saturday to work on the funding bills. Our goal is to have 1,000 or more STS supporters flood the Capitol throughout the day to remind leaders of our priorities. Our message is, “The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You! We’re watching, we’ll remember and we VOTE! Volunteers can choose the morning shift (10 am to 1 pm) or afternoon shift (1 to 4 pm). Here’s what to do to take part: 1. E-mail us at info@savetxschools.org to let us know you’re coming. If you’re bringing a group, give us the approximate number. Also, include which shift you prefer, or whether you will come for the full day. 2. When you arrive, go to the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church (Family Life Center), 1201 Lavaca St., on the west side of the Capitol. We’ll have t-shirts, printed materials and group assignments. If you have Save Texas Schools shirts already, please bring them! 3. Volunteers will go in groups to approximately 6 offices for 20 minute visits with staff. Our goal is to have each office visited by 8-10 groups. All volunteers will also have the chance to sit in the House or Senate galleries and be a silent witness (though your t-shirt will speak loud and clear). We will also be able to be more vocal in the lobby by the entrance to the House Chamber. 4. We’ll have snacks and drinks at FUMC. The Capitol Grille (cafeteria) will also be open. Parking is plentiful at the State Capitol Visitors parking garage. 5. More questions? Call us at 512-653-4935 or e-mail info@savetxschools.org IF YOU CAN”T COME TO THE CAPITOL, YOU CAN STILL TAKE PART! We need several hundred folks to be calling throughout the day on May 21! Our goal is that these offices spend the day either answering Save Texas Schools calls or meeting with our volunteers. This will be a HUGE encouragement to those who have stood for education, and a frightening reminder to those who haven’t of the strength of our voice! If you want to be on the phone team on May 21, e-mail info@savetxschools.org. Tell us where you are from, times you can work and who your representative and senator are. http://savetxschools.org/2011/05/1312/

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Lucy 2011/05/15 17:49:20

I WISH I COULD HELP

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Save Texas schools from what?

I think the more important issue is save America from Texas School Textbook Writers and their falsehoods. Renaming and lying about what happened to the Blacks, slavery, and American Indians in this nation is just WRONG!
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AndrewHull 2011/05/16 05:19:31

YES

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My son is in a Texas school and I will do everything to get him a proper education.

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MiNiAaRgH to AndrewHull 2011/05/16 13:27:50

Thank you! Join us Saturday!

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bigfoot 2011/05/15 22:36:49 (edited)

NO

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Texas has made it loud and clear that they prefer to remain ignorant and stupid.they brag about being rough and tough self sufficient and politically independent who do not require any help of any kind from anyone but another Texan.least of all from the federal government and the "United States".given their choice they would leave the union.let them enjoy their trip.

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MiNiAaRgH to bigfoot 2011/05/15 22:39:42

I am a native Texan and DO NOT want a life like that. Not all of us are that ignorant!

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bigfoot to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/15 22:59:19

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M..I know you're not like that.and I didn't really mean the anger my words imply.it is just the frustration with the political nonsense and attitudes presented by most of the southern state governments. they reject federal involvement until they have a problem.good luck.sorry I offended you.you didn't deserve it.

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MiNiAaRgH to bigfoot 2011/05/16 00:57:21

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Thats cool...hard to tell tone in text...

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Arty 2011/05/15 21:39:04

NO

I AM IN ARIZONA AND THEY NEED HELP MORE

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MiNiAaRgH to Arty 2011/05/15 21:43:57

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We all need help, good luck....It was kind of directed at people who live around and are willing....also, you do know how much you resemble this guy right...Just a heads up on the facial hair friend.

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bigfoot to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/15 22:46:14

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M you cannot help people,who do not want your help.these are the same people who banned certain books,re-wrote history and wanted religious theory taught in schools.I wish you well.have you considered moving?

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MiNiAaRgH to bigfoot 2011/05/16 13:29:11

Yes, I have but much easier said than done. Plus my family is here and being a REDHEAD....running away really isn't in my nature..hehe...

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Arty to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/16 00:03:51

you haven't looked at my pic close enough

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MiNiAaRgH to Arty 2011/05/16 13:29:21

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I was just joshing ya

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Arty to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/16 23:59:01

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oh and oopsie and my bad (i still don't know why I like '''my bad'' )

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CountryLogic 2011/05/15 17:58:29

I WISH I COULD HELP

Cut the school budget 30% and get rid of all the worthless "teachers". That would be a good start.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/15 20:59:20

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WOW!! Not at all what we are going for, I mean if you can read you know that...

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/16 23:10:21

Yeah, I know. You all want a 30% increase in the number of teachers, a 50% increase in pay, pensions and full medical paid for by the taxpayer along with full retirement benefits at the age of 50. Good luck with that.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/17 02:42:28
Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/17 23:16:35

No one forced anyone to become a public servant. They chose the profession. If they don't like the pay, benefits or working conditions then they should go find other work. Perhaps they can go drill an oil well or start their own bank. If you don't like Texas then move. Oh, and what I learned in school I would have learned on my own without all the other BS that goes along with it.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/18 01:21:59

Just move! That is your response? How about a BETTER Texas? They chose that profession not for the money but for the civil duty of teaching children who might not have another outlet for education. They deserve more than a banker making money off of other people's demise. By the way, Texas is just as much my state as every other tax payer!!!! I AINT going nowhere! (Unless I can get a free ride and a job in Vermont) Anyone???? :-)

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/18 22:55:43

A BETTER Texas would get rid of the worthless teachers and give what is saved to those who are worth something. Of course that is pretty much impossible considering the Teachers Union so we just keep paying the worthless and worthwhile alike.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/19 12:13:11

You are so right! Teachers are what is wrong with this country, not the bankers or oil tycoons that make billions for nothing,

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/19 22:23:58

I'm glad you agree.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/20 00:04:01

If that is what you got out of it, maybe you should go back to school...just a thought.

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/20 01:14:07

What? You don't say what you mean? What a surprise.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/20 02:21:07

Sarcasm is a very hard concept for the undereducated.

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/20 21:54:35

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Is that what that was? You need more practice.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/21 04:09:02

I will get plenty with the crazies in cowboy hats on sodahead...

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/21 21:49:22

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Very likely.

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/19 22:59:43

One of your pals?

http://www.sodahead.com/unite...

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/20 00:04:44

Comparing all teachers to the bad seeds in the system is like saying all Muslims are terrorist...oh wait, you are probably that naive.

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/20 01:14:39

Don't see where I made a comparison. Just figured you might be friends and maybe you may want to defend her. Never mind. I'm sure the union will defend her.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/20 02:22:50

No, we do not defend child molesters...Thats the religious right's job. I also said it was LIKE you doing that...did you miss that part?

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/20 21:53:26

You're all over the map aren't you? Have a little ADD do you?

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/21 04:11:04

How am I? You posted an article about a pedophile teacher...I spun it to the right wing, who protects the religious controversies. Learn what ADD or become a doctor before you diagnose people you don't know....Cowboy

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Country... to MiNiAaRgH 2011/05/21 21:48:00

First, the topic has to do with teachers. What I posted was on topic.
Second, those aren't cowboys. Those are sheepherders. Strange bunch, those sheepherders.

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MiNiAaRgH to Country... 2011/05/21 23:30:31

Guess what, they are actors....jokes man, grab a sense of humor. Plus, once you open a door on pedophilia, its fair game! Also, my string of responses, my world....here, I am God....I can kill it or keep it alive therefore I have the right to talk about what I want. :-)

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Lucy 2011/05/15 17:49:20

I WISH I COULD HELP

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Save Texas schools from what?

I think the more important issue is save America from Texas School Textbook Writers and their falsehoods. Renaming and lying about what happened to the Blacks, slavery, and American Indians in this nation is just WRONG!

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Queen B to Lucy 2011/05/15 18:46:33

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AMEN SISTER!!!!!

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MiNiAaRgH to Lucy 2011/05/15 21:00:24

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Tell it!! Love it!!! Live it!! Our problem is the 6 trillion dollar rainy day fund that our Gov refuses to tap into to keep teachers and to keep student teacher ratios down.

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The Electrician 2011/05/15 17:05:33

I WISH I COULD HELP

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Save Texas schools from what ?

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