In her latest version of her "newsletter"* tells us the story of Jason David Barker, a special education teacher at La Crescent Montessori Academy. Mr Barker was recently arrested and charged with molesting young girls. This tragic story, gave "Kristi and the teapers"all the opening they needed. First she copied someone's post named Tracie Ann(emphasis mine):
Kristi then writes at the end of this irrational rant:Yes, this TEACHER has a FELONY record. Can someone please tell me how he can get a job as a teacher with a record like that?! School officials won’t comment on their hiring process. Well, I can. I can tell you that their process needs to be seriously revised. All teachers are supposed to go through a criminal background check. Guess they forgot to ask about this man’s past.Interestingly, Barker teaches in Minnesota. Minnesota is a union state. Heck, the unions have been in charge of MN since the day they learned they could legally extort money from any and all teachers. I am betting they’re going to protect this jerk and get him his job back. This is what unions do – they protect the teacher over the students.
- Every so often I come across someone or something that makes me say, “Yes! I could not have said it better myself.”
The problem? Jason David Barker is NOT a union member. The union had absolutely nothing to do with getting him hired, nothing to do with his lack of background checks, lack of training or the fact that he is charged with molesting students! None, nada, zip zero!
So nice try but what your really showing here is why we can not have private schools teaching our children who have no accountability to the taxpayers. Thanks for that!
Aren't Teapers fun?
ReplyDeleteBy 'fun' I mean really really stupid.
I guess Kristi lives rent free in your head these days. Are you afraid that someone can have a newsletter with better content than your blog, Mr. Simpson?
ReplyDeleteI wish someone on the right would put out something that was based in truth and well sourced like we do....
ReplyDeleteKristi obviously failed, wiggy has never done it....whose next?
Someone should let Kristi know her Governor is taking public tax payer money from UNION public schools with public accountability and giving it to people like the molester she railed against in a PRIVATE school with no accountability to the public...I couldn't have said it better!
ReplyDeleteHate to be picky...but I think you're confusing Gilda Radner characters. The old lady who would say "Never mind" at the end of her rants was Emily Litella, not Roseanne Roseannadanna.
ReplyDeleteThis is Classic! I am not tracie, but you keep working on those detective skills, Jeff. CLASSIC! ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteKristi Lacroix
Kristi had my permission...I write with her. She didn't copy anything, stupid. How about you check your facts before accusing? And second, how do you know Barker isn't a union member? Did you call him? I said in my article that he may be a union member because MN is a union state. If he's a teacher in a forced union state, it stands to reason he's a union member. Jesus, you are a piece of work.
ReplyDeleteThere is no such thing as a "forced union state." There is a federal law that requires that workers have the right to opt out. Do you often go on tirades you know nothing about?
DeleteI'd guess that Tracie Ann went to a voucher/private/religious school where there are no mandated performance standard for students. It's pretty obvious, Ms. Tracie, dear.
DeleteYes, Tracie, you are absolutely RIGHT. We believe Capper IS Jesus. He's a genuine work of art in our book. Unless you were using the name of the Lord in vain (I didn't think you were supposed to do that. Shame on you.)
Deletecapper: Forced union states are those that require teachers to be part of the teachers unions to be offered a teaching contract. MN requires teachers to be part of the union to teach, therefore it is a forced union state. Logic 101, baby.
Delete"Tracie" did not go to a private/voucher/religious school. Keep guessing!!! This is fun!
Again, there's the federal law that overrules that. They have the ability to opt out. You can have your own opinion, but you can't have your own facts.
DeleteYou lose again.
Tracie Ann-
DeleteYou appear to be woefully misinformed regarding the rules of unionization. Let me be clear, there is NO forced unionization in the United States. This holds true in Minnesota as well, as Minnesota falls within the boundaries of the United States. This is not a result of any Right to Work (for less) legislation, it is a result of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), specifically Section 8(a)3. http://www.nlrb.gov/national-labor-relations-act This has been reaffirmed on a number of occasions by the Supreme Court. In the 1963 case NLRB v. General Motors Corp., http://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/373/734/ the Court said that required membership is limited to its “financial core.” That means that the only thing a union can require of the workers it represents is the payment of union dues and initiation fees. No other obligations of membership in good standing can be imposed. In the 1985 case Pattern Makers’ League v. NLRB,
http://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/473/95/ the Court said that any union member in good standing could resign membership at any time for any purpose without giving any notice and become a dues-paying represented worker. Finally, in the 1988 case Communication Workers of America v. Beck, http://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/487/735/ the Court said that a worker could be compelled to pay only that portion of union dues and initiation fees used for collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance procedures. No worker can be compelled to pay dues for such things as politics, lobbying, and union organizing. Minnesota does not require teachers to join the union, as they cannot force that under Federal law. They can, and likely do, require teachers to pay an agency fee, or fair share fee, to cover their cost of bargaining/negotiating which they, as teachers, benefit from. Interestingly enough, I found this:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/minnesota/1050068-minnesota-teacher-union-questions.html
Several respondents on that board state the same.
It’s interesting that you hold Jeff to a higher standard for the burden of proof then you do yourself. Your entire diatribe (let’s be honest here, all of them really) is made up of assumptions and baseless assertions. You’ve demonstrated that you know nothing about the laws regarding unionization, and any claim of knowledge of other subjects must be suspect as well then.
According to the article: http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_e2388d38-6b57-11e2-a0b0-001a4bcf887a.html Jason David Barker was working at La Crescent Montessori Academy http://www.lacrescentmontessori.com/8001/index.html
According to the information on the school’s website, they are a Charter School focusing on STEM and Montessori education. On the faculty page, it lists the teachers and their certifications/licenses, but makes no mention of any union affiliation. It is not uncommon at all for these types of charter schools to have non-union teachers. The story mentions that the three schools he previously worked at were similarly charter schools as well. Now, I agree, that was a bit of work. It would’ve been much easier to assert a bunch of BS that seems to reinforce my narrative, but that would be asinine. Oh, wait…sorry.
youre splitting hairs tracy. your wrong,wrong again. are you auditioning for a spot on walkers team going forward ?
ReplyDeleteKristie, I know you arent tracie...never said you were. I just said you included this BS in YOUR "newsletter" followed by a "couldnt have said it better myself".
ReplyDeleteTracie, I never said she "copied it" I said its a piece of crap with both of your names....
How do I know he wasnt a union member? I called and asked instead of making stuff up. See in MN charter/voucher schools dont have unions, but they obviously need one. Thank you for proving that point!
Brett...i stand corrected thank you!
I'm calling your bluff. There's no way the school or the union would give out that kind of information. And if they did, I bet they were lying to make themselves look better.
Delete"I called and asked instead of making stuff up. See in MN charter/voucher schools dont have unions..."
I happen to know this is NOT true as I have several friends who work in MN charter schools.
Oopsie, Jeff just shared the email with me. Ding dong, you're wrong.
DeleteUh-huh. *eye roll* Jeff says he's not union and now you have an email. Well...then it MUST be true. Not.
DeleteWell, where's your "proof?" Right now, given your meltdown, I'm beginning to wonder if you even know where Minnesota is, much less knowing someone that lives there.
DeleteLove this: "How about you check your facts before accusing?"
ReplyDeleteSays the person who blamed the unions for a non union members crimes.!
You cant make this stuff up!
Jeff, prove he was union. If you do that, I will retract. CHOP CHOP!
DeleteHow can he prove something that isn't true? You have lost all sense of reason.
DeleteWriting on my dime again Crapper?
DeleteExactly, capper. It isn't true that Barker wasn't in the union. Thank you for your support!
DeleteWell, what's your proof that he was in a union? Jeff said he called and found out. What did you do? Nothing? Most likely. You scabs have no honor.
DeleteAnonymous 9:01 PM, Look at when you commented and see just how stupid you really look.
Capper, these are a couple of Twitter trolls. Ignore 'em. The article obviously worries them or they wouldn't post here. Keep up the good work!!
DeleteNonetheless a great post Jeff! You and capper keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteGreat post?! He's an IDIOT! Are you as stupid as him to not see all his mistakes?!
DeleteLady, you have a serious mental problem. I suggest you seek "help" for your issues. It is, however, entertaining to watch you melt-down.
DeleteAnonymous..you are SO CUTE! :) I'm melting down? Is that what you call being right? That's precious.
DeleteCan you imagine the shrewish harping that Tracy Ann's husband (if she's got one) must live with day after day after day? That, dear readers, is the definition of "Hell".
DeleteTo Anonymous @ 9:17pm -- No kidding.
DeleteJeff, you are a FUCKING MORON!! Here, copied from your post!!!!: "First she copied someone's post named Tracie Ann(emphasis mine):" Dumbshit, YOU wrote, "...she copied..." Do you see it? Don't tell me you didn't say it!
ReplyDeleteAnd if you actually read our newsletter, when Kristi says she couldn't have said it better, she was talking about the video of the professor discussing how unions are ruining our public schools. Jesus, do you even think when you read??? It's a basic skill of reading. You must think when you read and think when you write. You do neither, obviously.
Well, won't that make great blog fodder?! I can see the title now, "Teabagger goes apeshit!"
DeleteNot only can't you get your facts straight, apparently you don't have enough decorum to show self control.
I certainly hope you're not near any children, since it's obvious that you're not very stable.
It is hard to write coherently when you are typing with your dick in your hand. Someone here, not naming names (Jeff), has a hard-on for Kristi.
DeleteNot "apeshit" my dear. Emphatic and getting your attention. Enjoy it.
DeleteAh, now comes the adolescent ad hominems. Another sure sign you've lost the argument.
DeleteWhat was it you were suspended for again Crapper?
DeleteI was suspended because Scott Walker didn't like me speaking truth to power. Might want to check your facts, foolish one.
DeleteTracy Ann is actually questioning whether Jesus can read. Uh-oh. Sacrilegious, Tracy. I think God may strike you dead (according to your religion, of course).
DeleteYou were suspended for blogging on MY dime. That is factually correct. How about you try the truth sometime Crapper.
DeleteNope, even the paper had to admit I was doing no blogging. The forensic report confirmed and emphasized that. Too bad Russell, Wink and the rest of Walker's crew can't say that, eh?
DeleteJeff has made this personal......GOOD.
ReplyDeleteLet the anger fuel your stupidity, Jeff.
It makes my days go faster.
Matt
Matt,
DeleteThanks for dropping by. I love that I pointed out a blatant falsehood and you call it "personal". Where is the rule that the "tea party" can blatantly lie and no one should question?
Sorry buddy im not bought and paid for.
Jeff,
DeleteYou sit here behind the protection of your computer spouting PROVE this, PROVE that... Here is a thought, PROVE anyone you accuse of being bought and paid for received any money from the Koch brothers.... I am waiting. DO NOT give me ignorant talking points that they do.. show me stubs, financial transactions.. something...
Ryan
Unlike public schools that actually fire/prosecute teachers who break the law, voucher/private/Catholic schools in Wisconsin just send pedophiles to another Catholic school or, even, give the pedophile priest a $20,000 bonus: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/us/cardinal-authorized-payments-to-abusers.html?_r=0
ReplyDeleteHey, Traci Ann, if you're so worried about pedophilia in schools, let's take a peak at the 66 priestly pedophiles in the Milwaukee Archdiocese, shall we: http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp
ReplyDeleteOr, the 8 pedophile priests in the Superior Archdiocese
Or, the 18 pedophile priests in the Green Bay Archdiocese
Or, the 10 pedophile priests in the Madison Archdiocese
Or, the 10 pedophile priests in the LaCrosse Archdiocese
Not to mention the thousands of other pedophile priests across the country names on that website -- with full documented details.
What have you done about that, Traci Ann? I'll tell you what you've done. Nothing.
The HBO special Mea Culpa was an excellent documentary about St John's School for the Deaf and the systematic cover up of the Milwaukee Archdiocese. Last I looked priests and nuns do not pay union dues
DeleteWow, the Teafillies really get their panties in a bundle when they're caught lying! It must be stressful living in an alternate universe. Do they ever ask themselves: "What lies would Jesus tell?"
ReplyDeleteWell, well Jeffey poopie. Get your thong in a bunch again I see. Unlike some of your libtard friends I am knot posting using a fake name or as anonoymous. What the fuck is your hard on with Kristi Lacroix? is it because you simply can't stand hearing the fucking truth? Or is it because you can't stand it that she is knot only right but ten fucking times smarter than you are? Either way I don't give a rats ass! You are nothing more than just another libtard, kool aid drinking union sheeple. You and toofless wonder Robert Rectum, Christine Libtardthal, Staph infection and batshit crazy Babbles With batshit crazy are the reasons why those of us on the RIGHT side of the people will continue to keep kicking your collective asses in this state for many years to come! Kristi lives rent free in your head and I will tell you why. You are flat out envious of her intelligence, high profile that you canknot acheive and her success! You want a charecter debate, stick with me because Kristi and Tracie Ann are way out of your fucking league!
ReplyDeleteAre you THE Roy Innis of "Operation Burn Notice"? I don't think you have much to offer in the way of a character debate, but your use of the English language is ... unique.
Deletehttp://newsblaze.com/story/20111210084551pbil.nb/topstory.html
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/12/31/connecting-the-dots-from-the-phony-occupy-madison-site-to-knot-my-wisconsin-to-operation-burn-notice/
Oh dear! Would some one tell Mr. Innis that his account has been hacked by a sexually frustrated 12 year old with Tourette Syndrome?
DeleteRoy Innis-
DeleteWow, seriously? That's your best effort? Your chance to make a big splash and memorable first impression and your thought process leads you to that childish little diatribe. You know, making funny little name-pun insults was cutting edge comedy, around the 3rd or 4th grade or so. As an adult, honestly, it's really just sad. My first instinct is mock and ridicule you, but upon further reflection, I really just pity you. I honestly feel sad for you. You're possibly the best living example of the Dunning Kruger effect I've ever seen. I guess there is a silver lining for you though, you can't be executed in most death penalty states. Well, maybe in Georgia- http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/02/warren-hill-georgia-death-penalty
Good luck in your future, but please feel free to stop back again and regale us all with your witticisms. Oh, and maybe some links to pictures of your finger paintings!
Wow Roy. Luks lik u gotz a gud edumakasion frm dat parokile hi skule. Culd u reed yor diploooma ur did u cull skule the nxt daaay so dey culd reed it tooo yu?
ReplyDeletePerhaps someday Kristi will write an article for TeaParty News explaining how the evil teacher's union works to represent members when they are accused of misconduct and willful violation of school district policies.
ReplyDeleteBeing the wonderful teacher, Tea Party member, and all-around outstanding human being she is (as further evidenced by her postings in this thread), I am confident that she could provide a wonderful insight on how the teachers' union protects teachers accused of wrongdoing from being fired.