Tag Archives: Education

Romney Education

Posted on May 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Dave Granlund In other news, I found something I can agree with George Will on. I agree that Donald Trump is a “bloviating ignoramus.” I also don’t believe Romney has anything to gain by being seen with him, … Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 11:29 am by Bob Cesca

Another chart showing stagnant wages for middle class college graduates. Oh, and as we learned the other day, 98 percent are graduating with crushing amounts of debt.

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The Cost and Debt of Knowing Important Things

Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:15 am by Bob Cesca

In 1993, around 45 percent of students went into debt in order to attain a bachelor’s degree. Today, that percentage has risen to 94. 94 percent of students. That’s a crime. In order to be better educated and therefore a … Continue reading →

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Higher Education

Posted on April 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, Florida Governor Rick Scott’s plan to drug-test state employees has been declared unconstitutional. Again. This is the second time. Maybe third time’s a charm?

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Doof Quote of the Day

Posted on April 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

This kind of devisiveness, this attack of success, is very different than what we’ve seen in our country’s history. We’ve always encouraged young people: Take a shot, go for it, take a risk, get the education, borrow money if you … Continue reading →

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Student Loans Become Pawn in GOP’s War on Obamacare

Posted on April 26, 2012 at 3:05 pm by JM Ashby

John Boehner is concerned that the “challenges that young Americans face” are being used for political purposes, which is exactly why he’s going to use the challenges they face for political purposes. The House of Representatives has found a group … Continue reading →

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About Those Stafford Loan Rates

Posted on April 25, 2012 at 11:16 am by Bob Cesca

Circling back to the president on Jimmy Fallon, here’s John Boehner with the Biggest Lie of the Day (so far): No, see the Democrats voted to cut the loan’s interest rate to 3.4 percent in 2007. The law is about … Continue reading →

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With All Due Humility

Posted on April 24, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

President Obama spoke to a crowd of college students at the University of North Carolina today, and he related to the students in attendance in a way that Mitt Romney simply cannot. Not because the president is a better speaker, … Continue reading →

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Goat Marriage

Posted on April 24, 2012 at 2:40 pm by JM Ashby

Bill O’Reilly says gay marriage could lead to turtle marriage. Rick Santorum says it could lead to dog marriage. And now Missouri Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst says it could lead to goat marriage. Sponsors of legislation in Missouri that would eliminate … Continue reading →

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Sad Stories

Posted on April 23, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Sanford, Florida police chief Bill Lee resigned today for his handling of the investigation, or a lack thereof, of the shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, however the city council has rejected … Continue reading →

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