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In reply to the discussion: 'AOC lectures Pete Buttigieg for pushing 'GOP talking point' against public education' [View all]Quackers
(2,256 posts)100. That's funny. I haven't seen anyone post as much anti-Pete stuff as you.
Its obvious you dont like him or support him. Thats fine. Its your right. Just please stop feigning outrage and disbelief every time someone post about him.
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'AOC lectures Pete Buttigieg for pushing 'GOP talking point' against public education' [View all]
Eric J in MN
Nov 2019
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No, we can't. We haven't been able to for years. The only way to get back there is...
TreasonousBastard
Nov 2019
#85
THIS needs to be screamed from the highest. Constantly pushing college on everyone is stupid.
oldsoftie
Nov 2019
#103
I agree. Of course higher education is more than about stocking fields, career preparation, whether
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#104
The kids of the rich don't typically go to public colleges, and still won't even if they're free.
thesquanderer
Nov 2019
#61
I think you missed my point. Barron won't be going to a public college, free or not. (n/t)
thesquanderer
Dec 2019
#118
Why doesn't she tend to her own constituents instead of bashing DEMOCRATS?!?!?!?!?
George II
Nov 2019
#8
She's become addicted to that fame. I doubt her district is very happy with her.
oldsoftie
Nov 2019
#16
Many in her district (and the neighboring district, Maloney's) are VERY unhappy with her.
George II
Nov 2019
#17
I heard that...primary opponents indicate she is vulnerable. I don't know where she goes anyway...
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#44
Thanks! In actuality she beat Crowley largely because the voters in NY were confused....
George II
Nov 2019
#89
I would imagine. It appears she sees this job as a stepping stone to bigger things.
ehrnst
Nov 2019
#102
The decision to educate kids K-12 and to have free public libraries is made on moral grounds
Renew Deal
Nov 2019
#23
Do you realize how much of the funding for those schools and libraries is local?
highplainsdem
Nov 2019
#29
This tax is unlikely to pass constitutional muster especially with the right wing courts we have...
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#45
Maybe when you referred to him as Mayo Pete in multiple threads just cause he's white?
Quackers
Dec 2019
#107
Less than a month old account with multiple hides, I think it's obvious what you're doing.
Quackers
Dec 2019
#111
That may actually help Buttigieg with any Dem who isn't already in the Sanders/AOC left wing of the
highplainsdem
Nov 2019
#28
That was my thought as well; Sanders' base won't budge, but it makes AOC look bad
LongtimeAZDem
Nov 2019
#32
Andrew Cuomo is rounding out to be a pretty good governor. I wasn't very happy with him....
George II
Nov 2019
#46
The community colleges did not have open admissions back when CUNY/SUNY were free.
lapucelle
Nov 2019
#54
We never really looked much into community colleges, they just weren't for me. I wound up....
George II
Nov 2019
#55
Yes, I was very lucky to be accepted. Back then they got roughly 2500 applications per year...
George II
Nov 2019
#105
Here in GA you get free tuition from the lottery if you're grades are above X.
oldsoftie
Nov 2019
#50
WaPo : Pete Buttigieg's college affordability plan is actually the most progressive
Celerity
Nov 2019
#38
Public colleges that have charged admission for decades are being "dismantled"?
brooklynite
Nov 2019
#43
Under Bernie's plan will the colleges have to admit anyone who applies,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2019
#53
Can we just agree that Buttigieg is not the be-all & do-all savior his supporters claim he his?
BuffaloJackalope
Nov 2019
#66
I don't like the way she accuses democrats of using "republican talking points."
OldRed2450
Nov 2019
#71
Since when is being opposed to subsiding rich kids a "rightwing talking point?"
The Valley Below
Nov 2019
#73
it is voter suppression from the far left, and it is being done in plain slight
Celerity
Nov 2019
#81
Really, so apply this to anything that's provided to the public "free of charge"...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2019
#120
Middle and Working Class people subsidizing rich kid's college tuitions through paying higher taxes?
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#122
Why not? There parents are going to pay a lot higher taxes so that...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2019
#127
My argument is help those who need help. Simple. Logical. Progressive.
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#128
Means testing is just a method for reducing the ability of those who need help from receiving it.
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2019
#129
Wow, this is such a dumbass argument on Pete's part, how can anyone see it as reasonable? n/t
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2019
#119