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sop

(12,190 posts) Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:19 AM Nov 20

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'What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary'

https://apnews.com/article/linda-mcmahon-trump-education-secretary-wwe-613016d0c164b89765af761404cbb123

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'What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary' (Original Post) sop Nov 20 OP

According to Wikipedia, she never spent a day in a classroom no_hypocrisy Nov 20 #1

But, but, she wanted to be a teacher. sop Nov 20 #2

I have more experience than LMac. no_hypocrisy Nov 20 #3

Much Less Time Than You, But... ProfessorGAC Nov 20 #6

This really is a bad reality show. The crashing and burning will definitely attract eyes. Maybe that's what Trump Vinca Nov 20 #4

And just like that [*snap*]...Betsy DeVos looks capable. CincyDem Nov 20 #5

Head of fake wrestling now fake Secretary of Education. I hear Carrot top doc03 Nov 20 #7

Does not matter kansasobama Nov 20 #8

McMahon resigned from a state education board shortly after a newspaper asked her about her false education claim LetMyPeopleVote Nov 22 #9

McMahon resigned from a state education board shortly after a newspaper asked her about her false education claim LetMyPeopleVote Nov 22 #10

no_hypocrisy

(49,764 posts)

1. According to Wikipedia, she never spent a day in a classroom

Reply to sop (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:31 AM

Nov 20

public or private.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_McMahon

sop

(12,190 posts)

2. But, but, she wanted to be a teacher.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:39 AM

Nov 20

Before she married Vince and got into wrestling.

no_hypocrisy

(49,764 posts)

3. I have more experience than LMac.

Reply to sop (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:42 AM

Nov 20

Substitute teacher for 4+ decades.

I've seen and done it all -- all levels, all subjects. Experience with students, teachers, and administration.

And I still wouldn't take the job.

ProfessorGAC

(71,316 posts)

6. Much Less Time Than You, But...

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:57 AM

Nov 20

Last edited Wed Nov 20, 2024, 03:22 PM - Edit history (1)

...I've been subbing the 6 years since I retired. So, I hear you.
That said, I would take the job. But, they wouldn't like what I would do on that job!

Vinca

(51,462 posts)

4. This really is a bad reality show. The crashing and burning will definitely attract eyes. Maybe that's what Trump

Reply to sop (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:45 AM

Nov 20

is aiming for: a big audience. I can't believe we're about to go through this again.

CincyDem

(6,967 posts)

5. And just like that [*snap*]...Betsy DeVos looks capable.

Reply to sop (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:48 AM

Nov 20

doc03

(37,257 posts)

7. Head of fake wrestling now fake Secretary of Education. I hear Carrot top

Reply to sop (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:59 AM

Nov 20

is going to be Secretary of Agriculture. The insanity continues.

kansasobama

(1,575 posts)

8. Does not matter

Reply to sop (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 08:25 AM

Nov 20

My eggs cost 3 dollars more.

LetMyPeopleVote

(157,110 posts)

9. McMahon resigned from a state education board shortly after a newspaper asked her about her false education claim

Reply to sop (Original post)

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 06:52 PM

Nov 22

This lady lied about having an educational degree and was forced to resign

Link to tweet

LetMyPeopleVote

(157,110 posts)

10. McMahon resigned from a state education board shortly after a newspaper asked her about her false education claim

Reply to sop (Original post)

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 06:55 PM

Nov 22

This lady lied about having an educational degree and was forced to resign

Link to tweet

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