blzrul Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 The genuises in Texas now think that asking employers to refuse to hire HS dropouts will make the kids stay in school. I'm not 16 any more, but I knew plenty of dropouts at the time, and the LAST thing on their minds when they made their [regrettable] decision to quit was not whether they could get a job. So it wouldn't have weighed much in their decision. Of course some of them were GIFTED and absolutely could get a job...and did...the great state of TX would like employers to deny them that opportunity. What they don't mention is the alternative, which is of course a life of crime. Duh Don't these people have anything else to do? How about catching these kids EARLIER, for example...double-duh, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 The genuises in Texas now think that asking employers to refuse to hire HS dropouts will make the kids stay in school. I'm not 16 any more, but I knew plenty of dropouts at the time, and the LAST thing on their minds when they made their [regrettable] decision to quit was not whether they could get a job. So it wouldn't have weighed much in their decision. Of course some of them were GIFTED and absolutely could get a job...and did...the great state of TX would like employers to deny them that opportunity. What they don't mention is the alternative, which is of course a life of crime. Duh Don't these people have anything else to do? How about catching these kids EARLIER, for example...double-duh, You, of all people, should know the term "Compassionate Conservative" is an oxymoron. In addition to this idea being stupid it's also probably illegal discrimination. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 You, of all people, should know the term "Compassionate Conservative" is an oxymoron. In addition to this idea being stupid it's also probably illegal discrimination. JMO I do know that. That's why I don't miss a chance to throw it out there. And yes, I do believe that if it could be proven that someone who was otherwise qualified was denied a job simply because they'd dropped out...it could be a cause of legal action. But, hard to prove. I agree that kids should stay in school, but there are worse things than dropping out. My own grandfather dropped out of school at age 13 because the family needed him to work. He never went back, yet he read voraciously and worked hard and retired a SVP on the American Stock Exchange ... truly the American dream. Good thing he lived in NY in the 1920's instead of East Bumfucck, TX in the 2000's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm fascinated by the teenagers who freeze up and get upset whenever the register can't tell them what the change should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 blzrul - you're such a pompous jerk I never would have thought of you knowing "plenty" of HS dropouts when you were 16. Let me guess, you were an annoying mush-head in your teenage years like you are now. So, you worked with dropouts teaching them that it's all the fault of someone else that they've flunked out of HS. Oh, yeah. Your grandfather molested collies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 blzrul - you're such a pompous jerk I never would have thought of you knowing "plenty" of HS dropouts when you were 16. They cleaned her McMansion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 The genuises in Texas now think that asking employers to refuse to hire HS dropouts will make the kids stay in school. I'm not 16 any more, but I knew plenty of dropouts at the time, and the LAST thing on their minds when they made their [regrettable] decision to quit was not whether they could get a job. So it wouldn't have weighed much in their decision. Of course some of them were GIFTED and absolutely could get a job...and did...the great state of TX would like employers to deny them that opportunity. What they don't mention is the alternative, which is of course a life of crime.GED. Duh Don't these people have anything else to do? How about catching these kids EARLIER, for example...double-duh, you may have been personally responsible for many of them. If I had to listen to such a gasbag all day I would have dropped out to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 you may have been personally responsible for many of them. If I had to listen to such a gasbag all day I would have dropped out to. It looks like you did dropout just after grade 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 It looks like you did dropout just after grade 4. Thats why I'm a SVP on the American stock exchange. You never asked who I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thats why I'm a SVP on the American stock exchange. You never asked who I was. Huh? What is that supposed to mean? SVP? Does it matter who you are? Who cares. Normally I am not the grammar police (mine of course sucks). I just figured I would bust your chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidNation Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Of course blzrul moronically mixes up compassionate conservatism with compassionate Republicanism. True conservatives are the most compassionate of people as they are known to have the highest percentage of people who give to charity personally with time and money, and refuse to steal from others to create programs. Unless you forget the uncompassionate left which believes in murdering the unborn, stealing from others, and having draconian laws of raising a family. I think it's funny when Republicans act like big gov't leftists you pretend it's conservatism. Do you eat genius bars for breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I do know that. That's why I don't miss a chance to throw it out there. And yes, I do believe that if it could be proven that someone who was otherwise qualified was denied a job simply because they'd dropped out...it could be a cause of legal action. But, hard to prove. I agree that kids should stay in school, but there are worse things than dropping out. My own grandfather dropped out of school at age 13 because the family needed him to work. He never went back, yet he read voraciously and worked hard and retired a SVP on the American Stock Exchange ... truly the American dream. Good thing he lived in NY in the 1920's instead of East Bumfucck, TX in the 2000's.... Good thing you don't bust chops. It's all of three posts up. Huh? What is that supposed to mean? SVP? Does it matter who you are? Who cares. Normally I am not the grammar police (mine of course sucks). I just figured I would bust your chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Of course blzrul moronically mixes up compassionate conservatism with compassionate Republicanism. True conservatives are the most compassionate of people as they are known to have the highest percentage of people who give to charity personally with time and money, and refuse to steal from others to create programs. Unless you forget the uncompassionate left which believes in murdering the unborn, stealing from others, and having draconian laws of raising a family. I think it's funny when Republicans act like big gov't leftists you pretend it's conservatism. Do you eat genius bars for breakfast? Wow. I guess you can spin the word compassion anyway you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Good thing you don't bust chops. It's all of three posts up. Do you blame me for not reading her posts? And I redirect my post to blz... You are exonerated, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Do you blame me for not reading her posts? And I redirect my post to blz... You are exonerated, for now. It's the car wreak thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Of course blzrul moronically mixes up compassionate conservatism with compassionate Republicanism. True conservatives are the most compassionate of people as they are known to have the highest percentage of people who give to charity personally with time and money, and refuse to steal from others to create programs. Unless you forget the uncompassionate left which believes in murdering the unborn, stealing from others, and having draconian laws of raising a family. I think it's funny when Republicans act like big gov't leftists you pretend it's conservatism. Do you eat genius bars for breakfast? blzrul can't stand and despises Republicans of every stripe - except those who are nearly as liberal as she is. Those she simply despises and has no use for. No doubt it comes from her days as a volunteer firefighter. All that beer and porn at the firehouse and when they were called to put out the fire in Senator Blutarsky's garage, they were outraged when he never said, "thanks" and then continually hung up on their telemarketing calls for contributions. It's been the talk of the brigade for decades now. You can see how that sort of trauma could irreparably scar someone's psyche - forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 blzrul - you're such a pompous jerk I never would have thought of you knowing "plenty" of HS dropouts when you were 16. Let me guess, you were an annoying mush-head in your teenage years like you are now. So, you worked with dropouts teaching them that it's all the fault of someone else that they've flunked out of HS. Oh, yeah. Your grandfather molested collies. Sorry - National Merit Scholar. But my best friend dropped out of school and she wasn't the only one I knew who did so. I dropped out of college and went to work, then went back and earned three degrees on my own dime. So sorry to disappoint you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 blzrul can't stand and despises Republicans of every stripe - except those who are nearly as liberal as she is. Those she simply despises and has no use for. No doubt it comes from her days as a volunteer firefighter. All that beer and porn at the firehouse and when they were called to put out the fire in Senator Blutarsky's garage, they were outraged when he never said, "thanks" and then continually hung up on their telemarketing calls for contributions. It's been the talk of the brigade for decades now. You can see how that sort of trauma could irreparably scar someone's psyche - forever. Would you be so kind as to review this thread and point out exactly where I brought Republicans into this? I didn't think so. But it is telling that when some stupid, small-minded and intrusive policy is proposed YOU automatically make the link to the GOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Sorry - National Merit Scholar. But my best friend dropped out of school and she wasn't the only one I knew who did so. I dropped out of college and went to work, then went back and earned three degrees on my own dime. So sorry to disappoint you. Looks like you got your money's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Sorry - National Merit Scholar. But my best friend dropped out of school and she wasn't the only one I knew who did so. I dropped out of college and went to work, then went back and earned three degrees on my own dime. So sorry to disappoint you. Question.....do you feel much better about your accomplishments because you achieved them "on your one dime"? Just askin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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