Comments for Mike Klein Online

Comment on Will Parents or Politicians Decide Georgia Charter Schools Future? by Charter Parent

Charter Parent — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:42:29 +0000

Really, Elizabeth? Well, this charter parent is paying for your children’s education. And for that matter, our local schools have been under control of Federal mandates for years. A lot of good that has done. You miss the point of what charter schools are about…..less government control, freedom to use innovative teaching methods and increased parent involvement. You sound like a Democrat.

Comment on Will Parents or Politicians Decide Georgia Charter Schools Future? by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:45:32 +0000

Hi Mike,
I thought you were a conservative. My neighbor decides to go to a Jan Jones charter school. I have to pay for it but have no say in the funding, oversight or
authorization – the Georgia Charter School Commission will not be elected by the voters. That is called taxation without respresentation. It is also called expansion of government authority over my local schools. Is that what Republicans stand for now?
I think I’ll switch parties.

Comment on Will Parents or Politicians Decide Georgia Charter Schools Future? by Rae Harkness

Rae Harkness — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:34:16 +0000

Parents of DeKalb and Gwinnett scholars met at Ivy Prep at Kirkwood to support school choice. Democratic Reps Rahn Mayo and Alisha Morgan spoke in favor of HR 1162. Sign the petition in favor of it:
http://www.change.org/petitions/yes-to-school-choice-in-georgia-hr1162

Comment on Governor Deal Proposes $700 Million Bonds Package by Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy News – January 17, 2012

Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy News – January 17, 2012 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:54:56 +0000

[...] and the state Board of Education would be significant beneficiaries of the Governor’s proposed $700 million bond package, if passed. In addition to touting Georgia’s triple A bond rating in his State of the State [...]

Comment on At Least One Republican Supports Health Insurance Exchange by Possible Approaches To Find Affordable Medical Care Insurance Quote

Possible Approaches To Find Affordable Medical Care Insurance Quote — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:05:53 +0000

[...] “I was dismayed to hear, as you just heard, the Senator (Unterman) say there will be no health exchange legislation this year,” Democratic Sen. Nan Orrock said moments later. “We are headed for a cliff. There are those who oppose (the Affordable Care Act) and those who are for it. I am for it. We move forward when we can bring different ends of the political spectrum together. We’re missing the boat to keep kicking the ball down the field.”Source: mikekleinonline.com [...]

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Comment on Georgia Unemployment Migraine: “Right Now We’re In The Trauma Room” by Poll Position: How to repay state’s debt for jobless benefits? | Kyle Wingfield

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:07:21 +0000

[...] The trust fund once totaled $2 billion, but it never quite refilled after legislators approved tax holidays totaling about $1.1 billion during Roy Barnes’ administration and somewhat smaller extensions [...]

Comment on Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Field of Flags by joe kirby

joe kirby — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:21:52 +0000

Nice shots, Mike. Thanks !

Comment on ProPublica: Overwhelming Data Proves U.S. Economy is Sputtering by Elaine Hudson

Elaine Hudson — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:22:25 +0000

If Congress and political pundits continue to manufactor crises like the bogus dept ceiling instead of dealing with real problems like creating jobs our economy will only get worse. In periods of economic recession the government needs to be spending money in order get people back to work and spur ecomonic growth. To suggest that raising taxes will kill jobs is a falsity. This has never been proven. In fact, the opposite tends to be true. When George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton rasied taxes in the 1990s the U.S. had one of its strongest economic periods in our history. Before lawmakers and talking heads start spouting solutions to this economic quagmire perhaps they should brush-up on their U.S. history.

Comment on Michelle Rhee: “We Need a New Voice” to Advocate for Students by Phill Lombardo

Phill Lombardo — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:32:58 +0000

Mike

My name is Phill Lombardo. As a special ed. teacher, I’ve advocated for students for the past 33 years.

I must add that I’ve done so without any political motivation.

I challenged Ms. Rhee to match my accomplishments with her own on national television.

She didn’t respond.

Is that confrontational enough for you?