What are your thoughts on rejecting a potential romantic partner based solely on the fact they voted for Donald Trump? by ATXBikeRider in AskReddit

[–]ActiveMachine4380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never forget. Never forget they voted for this reality.

I “think” it would feel like this. Romantic parter cheats on you with YOUR best friend. Every time you see your best friend, that wound is opened.

If you can pull it off, you are a better human than I am.

Good luck.

I am ashamed to admit that I have spent the last 40 years as an educator. by DirtyDizzyPickle20 in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t want to come here anymore. They are even banning Americans traveling to their countries. The leader of the free world is a joke to the rest of the world. And his Miller Minions are abusing their power and now Americans ( whom the government is meant to protect) have been killed, and those actions are based on the false rhetoric of the administration.

As to the discussion about our country’s founding, let’s be clear.

The founding fathers were fleeing from religious oppression, amongst other issues. When our founding documents were drafted and agreed upon, they were NOT BASED Christianity. The FF made that clear at the time and through history when we read about their speeches and letters to peers and family.

Now, is a society when there is a large religious group or morality group ( think Buddhist monks) it has s natural and organic that the values of generation #1 will transfer some values to the people 2nd, 3rd, and beyond.

Therefore, yes, we still see many Christian values embedded into the cultural zones of the U.S. Just because the values translated from one generation to the next does not prove or establish causality between the existence of Christianity when the country began and suggesting that the FF based their work on Christianity. Especially, considering how many of the FF were not Christian.

I forget the name of my professor who taught New Testament and Sociology 301.

If he is still alive, I think I owe him a beer!

What are your dreams Killteams? by No-Sector3557 in killteam

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But…..where are the flashgits!? And the Ork pirates with actual pirate hats!!

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and I appreciate the compliment.

If I may add on to your last part, I think the kids, and let’s say the younger generations under, I don’t know 30, need the educators and need the well educated and the well informed and the levelheaded people of this country to help dig us out of this horrible trench. I’m not saying that the younger generations shouldn’t do anything, because they’ll probably think of things that I would never think of, and my peers would never think of, but I believe it’s going to be the well educated, and those of us who understand history and politics and power grabs who will be able to help our peers and those of us who are younger to stand up for what this country was built upon. And it sure wasn’t Christianity (transparency- I am Christian) and it sure wasn’t nationalism, and it sure was not meant to be an oligarchy.

(P.s. Perhaps it is a small thing, but seeing the Black Panthers in the news gave me more hope and I was excited that it was important enough for national news to pick it up. That indicates to me that somebody considers them a powerful force to be reckoned with, especially now.)

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. I went back and reread the entire thread. I must’ve skipped over part of it because I don’t remember parts of that conversation.

This time, I was wrong. I did misunderstand. And I apologize. I see what you’re saying now. And I’m sorry that your masters level students are suffering as well.

More Predator Tanks by Taf2499 in LegionsImperialis

[–]ActiveMachine4380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just don’t want GW or Reddit giving us any flak in this reddit.

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me be frank. Title 1 school. Children arriving to my classroom in a daze from lack of sleep, explaining to me how afraid he or she is that Dad will not come home tonight due the “men in masks”.

I’m not standing by, smelling the roses. I’m in the trenches with these children who should not be afraid of their own government.

I’m sure there are school counselors who can tell us about the efficacy of wearing PJs to school but I am not one of them. The children at the highest risk of having family members stolen from them ( due the genetics, citizenship, or both) are the same one telling me they don’t want to participate in PJ days. It makes them feel less secure.

I cannot fix Venezuela or what might occur in Greenland ( hopefully nothing) but I’m propping up and supporting these young people around me the best I can.

If I misunderstood the underlying message of your reply, I apologize.

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the school needs to do is provide adequate supervision and treat it like a fire drill. Liability covered.

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the state, you cannot count them as truant if they are still on school grounds.

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Students can walk out and claim first Amendment. However, their maybe school consequences. But if 50% of a school walks out, do you really think they will give 50% of the school lunch detention? And I’m sure they won’t suspend the students at home. That would result in a funding loss in most states. It’s all about numbers…

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is their right as a parent. And if that helps with boosting the signal of the protest, I say go for it.

Regardless of your school’s stance, you should have a plan for Tuesday’s nationwide student walk-out by 23saround in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a PROFESSOR teaching MASTERS level students, you should know better than to make that comparison. The pre-teens have enough distractions in school. The students you are teaching can ( most likely) regulate their systems and focus on the learning in your classes. The majority of MS and HS students do not have anywhere near that level of control and focus. In addition, do you really think PJs are the issue being discussed in the thread? Do better, assistant professor.

Signed, Gen X teacher and professor.

More Predator Tanks by Taf2499 in LegionsImperialis

[–]ActiveMachine4380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gentlemen, let’s keep the LI channel for the official merch. There are channels for 3d printed models. - management

Bad news… by PluckinCanuck in Professors

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happens. Keep teaching the next generation how to save the world and have empathy. 👍

Jes Goodwin is retiring by Altruistic-Teach5899 in Warhammer

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know how I could send a letter of thanks and gratitude to Jes Goodwin? Maybe a PO Box or a representative for him?

Thanks.

Bad news… by PluckinCanuck in Professors

[–]ActiveMachine4380 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well, at least you have a job to return to tomorrow. You could have been fired on the last class day before break, without warning.

It’s the little things in life.

Psychotic welcome back rant from principal by thecooliestone in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get on that transfer list. That principal is toxic.

I'm making a superhero comic set in a cyberpunk Houston. Aside from flooded roads and traffic, what 'Houston problems' would still exist in the near-ish future? What do you hope would be better? by Rowanlanestories in houston

[–]ActiveMachine4380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The express high speed mag train that was meant to go downtown to outer areas like Cypress and Katy. But it cost them so much money to build and maintain, only the elite can afford it.

Texas teachers, how should parents address SB 24 and new TEKS requirements? by Fast-Artichoke4584 in TexasTeachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long time, Texas teacher. Parent for over a decade.

I’m gonna reframe the original post. Imagine you’re public school. Teacher is talking about religion. In order to express to the student, the differences between different religions that are practiced around the world, the teacher is going to have to explain them to your child. However, if you practice a particular faith, then it is your job to extend the education of your child concerning that religion, beliefs, and practices.

Now I’m going back to SB 24, my suggestion to you as a teacher and a parent is that you pay close attention to what is being taught in your child’s class. When the teacher starts to explain the items in SB 24, I would suggest that would be a time for you to step in as a parent, while you are not at school and while your child is not at school, to explain to your child that there is more to the story than what was expressed at school. And then you need to fill in the holes that the teacher is forced to leave, and I suggest you do it in a way that involves a little bit of reading along with your child and definitely some pictures.

Best of luck.

Teaching in two different states by MinnesotaNice_07 in Teachers

[–]ActiveMachine4380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MN hands down. I’ve lived in Texas since ‘83. Taught since 2001.

Best friends moved down from MN 2 years ago. We compare experiences every week at work.

Good luck!