As a Massachusetts teacher, I'm glad that Mitt is giving me the credit for my part in this and not trying to use this statistic for his own political gain.
I'm sure Mitt worked really hard to help these students with their academics.
2007-12-21 03:38:57 · 6 answers · asked by Pythagoras 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
vt. - I'll admit that I had nothing to do with the majority of the students in Massachusetts. I can only claim a small part of success for what my students accomplish. The majority of the credit goes to the student and his/her parents.
That is my point, though. I'm tired of people, and especially politicians, waltzing in and trying to take credit for things that they have little or no say over. Granted, Romney is not the only one who does this, but I think this example is pretty flagrant.
2007-12-21 03:57:08 · update #1
Romney is hilarious. Neo-cons try to insult "liberals" yet "liberal" states out perform neo-con states three to one in almost every category.
Mass has the LOWEST divorce rate in the country.
A neo-con responder earlier stated "people who want handouts vote Dem". Yet Chicago, New England, Washington State, and Cali has the highest pay and some of the most skilled workers in the nation.
I insult politicians and policies. Neo-cons insult people.
2007-12-21 03:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well, Romney must be dumb if he thinks I'm going to believe he had something to do with it. The governor of a state can't really have that much impact on how the student learn. That depends heavily on the parents and teachers.
2007-12-21 11:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by cynical 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And I am sure that you didnt have anywhere near as much to do with it as you want to take credit for. Of course I also doubt the students were in fact first- states, including mine (VT) tend to like to play fast and loose with the stats to make themselves look better.
Kids learned better back in one room school houses than they do in schools today but it is mostly a reflection of the loss of values and discipline in society than anything else
2007-12-21 11:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He also got the state out of a 7 billion dollar deficit in one term. I'm sure he has his faults too though, but over all a good guy.
2007-12-21 11:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
What did he do to promote it? Give students more money so they didn't have to stress as much about the bills while studying? Don't expect the same treatment, if he becomes President. Governors have a way of flip-flopping on everything they say while Governor.
http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=qjJAIuQz9D8&rel=1&eurl=http%3A//video.search.yahoo.com/video/play%3Fframe%3Dtop%26vid%3D1287927925%26vw%3Dg%26p%3Dbush%2Bvs%2Bbush&iurl=http%3A//img.youtube.com/vi/qjJAIuQz9D8/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskLa_TdolZaUSiNBhkknvfHa
2007-12-21 11:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by avail_skillz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What, was he tutoring them or something?
2007-12-21 11:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋