conservatives say that teachers are a drain on society. that they cost too much. that they are overpaid, over-privileged. that they are scum. that they are the reason for budget deficits at local governments.
Mark of ignorance: misuse of “teabagger.” Errata, that should be Omnius of ignorance.
People paid by the public have an outsized sense of entitlement to the monies of others. One will never hear a conservative challenge the pay of one not receiving taxpayer funds. And no conservative will ever applaud taxpayer funding of any job that could be performed by the private sector. In contrast, leftists are so consumed with envy that they think they should set the pay for all in the private sector. And reward themselves the most for telling us how to live our lives.
He should economize, like using fabric instead of single use plastic ribbons in his Selectric. Typewriter ribbons are even more expensive and scarce now.
As the bumper sticker says, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Even Charles Dickens recognized this in the 1800s. From A Christmas Carol:
This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.
The shocking thing about our local school district is that the administration get new buildings and free gyms while the teachers have trouble getting textbooks and paper.
This one simply keeps teaching his classes… No need to explain or complain… No one listens anyway.Simply do what you love and love what you do. If i was in it for the bread, I’d have become an engineer or a Doctor. Hmmm Could have been a Rocket Scientist or nuclear physicist.
One of my all-time favorites. Once, I copied this & put my company’s name over " A Public School teacher" ( with “Employee” at the end) & put it on the bulletin board…. It was a BIG hit! MANAGEMENT? Not so much…………………….
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
I foresee a Gallageresque moment!
thesnowleopard Premium Member over 11 years ago
Painfully, hilariously true, even more so than back in the 80s.
susanwobb over 11 years ago
0.250 = mortgage0.250 = food0.143 = clothes0.083 = gasoline0.100 = typewriter ribbons0.300 = alimony==1.126 = totaloopsie
tripwire45 over 11 years ago
I’m having trouble believing that a city garbage collector makes that much more than a teacher…then or now.
vwdualnomand over 11 years ago
conservatives say that teachers are a drain on society. that they cost too much. that they are overpaid, over-privileged. that they are scum. that they are the reason for budget deficits at local governments.
charliesommers over 11 years ago
The jackfruit which can weigh up to 80 lbs.
jbmlaw01 over 11 years ago
Mark of ignorance: misuse of “teabagger.” Errata, that should be Omnius of ignorance.
People paid by the public have an outsized sense of entitlement to the monies of others. One will never hear a conservative challenge the pay of one not receiving taxpayer funds. And no conservative will ever applaud taxpayer funding of any job that could be performed by the private sector. In contrast, leftists are so consumed with envy that they think they should set the pay for all in the private sector. And reward themselves the most for telling us how to live our lives.
wronhewitt over 11 years ago
Something from the Jurassic period, I should think… …
PoodleGroomer over 11 years ago
He should economize, like using fabric instead of single use plastic ribbons in his Selectric. Typewriter ribbons are even more expensive and scarce now.
JOregon over 11 years ago
You can up the Gasoline percentage a bit these days.
TexTech over 11 years ago
As the bumper sticker says, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Even Charles Dickens recognized this in the 1800s. From A Christmas Carol:
This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.
strangeways over 11 years ago
The shocking thing about our local school district is that the administration get new buildings and free gyms while the teachers have trouble getting textbooks and paper.
tbritt99 over 11 years ago
This sketch was always a favorite of mine.
nickelpaws over 11 years ago
30 years ago, I shared a house with a school teacher. As a grocery clerk, I made more than he. He’s no longer a school teacher.
nickelpaws over 11 years ago
a pumpkin? squash?
ColonelClaus over 11 years ago
This one simply keeps teaching his classes… No need to explain or complain… No one listens anyway.Simply do what you love and love what you do. If i was in it for the bread, I’d have become an engineer or a Doctor. Hmmm Could have been a Rocket Scientist or nuclear physicist.
baldhedjer over 11 years ago
If this teacher were so smart, he would just retire and become a city garbage collector.
cybergal29 over 11 years ago
I am not a teacher but I will add = And then parents whine their kids are not learning things.
sparkle 13 Premium Member over 11 years ago
One of my all-time favorites. Once, I copied this & put my company’s name over " A Public School teacher" ( with “Employee” at the end) & put it on the bulletin board…. It was a BIG hit! MANAGEMENT? Not so much…………………….
lindz.coop Premium Member over 11 years ago
They’re lucky anybody shows up.
jack fairbanks over 11 years ago
i just remember that the degree in education was the easiest to attain in college. that and anthropology were considered total fluff courses.