tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post2756008568600262857..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Who to Vote For?Melissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-56787636935681465472015-07-31T13:24:44.013-07:002015-07-31T13:24:44.013-07:00Brown has been endorsed by many progressive organi...Brown has been endorsed by many progressive organizations, plus has experience as a school board member. Lethin is an also-ran who has huge dollars coming in independent expenditures from the National Assoc of Realtors in Chicago. Juarez has lived in Seattle a long time but has never been involved in local issues and seems to have one issues -- Native American well-being. Watkins is extremely young and untested in politics plus has more outside money plugging for her. I voted for Brown on Day One of balloting and my choice looks better every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-45762172228930539472015-07-29T21:04:39.368-07:002015-07-29T21:04:39.368-07:00I'm sure Griffin, Hanuaer and friends are just...I'm sure Griffin, Hanuaer and friends are just itching for sidewalks in north Seattle. Ask them.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-24565100813954597512015-07-29T17:54:06.455-07:002015-07-29T17:54:06.455-07:00Still voting Brown, by far the best choice to get ...Still voting Brown, by far the best choice to get things done north of 85th. That's unless you want a Casino built! I don't know who those guys are, but if they're going to clean-up the North-end then more power to them. It's business development that transforms a community and Brown looks well connected plus says he understands that's what's needed north of 85th. <br /><br />boohbahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-81549832246321013382015-07-29T16:50:09.324-07:002015-07-29T16:50:09.324-07:00"... a who's who of Seattle politics"...<i>"... a who's who of Seattle politics"</i><br /><br />Quite correct that Brown's list reads like the Seattle oligarchy. For those of you who, like me, want to make sure we use the term correctly, an oligarch means essentially: "a person who belongs to a small group of people who govern or control a country, business <i>(or city)</i>"<br /><br />Google Matt Griffin or Nick Hanuaer. These guys figure they know what's best for the rest of us. Tmirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63358757702883678772015-07-29T16:02:30.478-07:002015-07-29T16:02:30.478-07:00District 5 City Council -Sorry but I can't vo...District 5 City Council -Sorry but I can't vote for Brown, his endorsements include many ed reformers and charter school advocates -Nick Hanauer, Lisa MacFarlane and more. He may be very well qualified but I am a bit suspicious of a candidate with endorsements that read like a who's who of Seattle politics and did not see one of my neighbors on his list. My vote will either go to Juarez or Lethin both have lived in the area for a long time and are knowledgeable about the issues of District 5 which is huge. <br /><br />Longtime LurkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-28297670977526763162015-07-29T08:10:05.320-07:002015-07-29T08:10:05.320-07:00Juarez is Native American hence the casino money. ...Juarez is Native American hence the casino money. I don't trust Brown to keep city control out of SPS. I also don't trust him in regards to charter schools. I voted for Watkins in the primary and will vote for her again in the main election if she makes it through the primary. Juarez would have been my second choice given her Stranger endorsement.<br /><br />HPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-47854348156321104932015-07-28T13:40:06.437-07:002015-07-28T13:40:06.437-07:00Why is one district 5 candidate so heavily funded ...Why is one district 5 candidate so heavily funded by casino money? <br /><br />Voting BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-85833610469252085342015-07-28T13:13:42.176-07:002015-07-28T13:13:42.176-07:00Right! Linking JD, SPED Parent, Good fight, and M...Right! Linking JD, SPED Parent, Good fight, and Michael. Seriously... Berninger???? I never heard of her either. Leave it to Michael to carp about his pet project, collaboration with a certain person in a certain University for his small slice of the pie. There are simply too many disabilities, and too many latest "evidence based" fads, for this to ever happen in SPS. The good news is that all these personas still add up to only 1 vote.<br /><br />Pervasively YoursAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-64746871182646525422015-07-28T13:12:19.502-07:002015-07-28T13:12:19.502-07:00District 5 - Not sure in this one either but proba...<i>District 5 - Not sure in this one either but probably not Sandy Brown. Anyone?</i><br /><br />District 5: Our household went with Halei Watkins for the primary election. Sandy Brown and Debora Juarez are very well-funded and will probably make the general election in August. There's much overlap in the issues and priorities of many District 5 candidates. Ms. Watkins hasn't been a resident for very long, but a rapidly growing city will naturally have people new to the area, and those people'll have a basis of comparison and a fresher set of eyes on our city's growing pains. For a newcomer, she's accumulated some key endorsements. <br /><br />It's our household's hope that the City Councilmember and School Board director representing our area will be able to give Superintendent Nyland directions on-time to Hazel Wolf's fall 2016 location for its grand opening.Christinahttp://motsflottants.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-88223158357244247192015-07-28T12:56:00.514-07:002015-07-28T12:56:00.514-07:00Your blog and that blog look completely different....Your blog and that blog look completely different...are you becoming paranoid? <br /><br />I don't understand why you're so concerned. If you don't like a comment, then delete it. Why go on and on about it?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Consistency pleaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-83045376339689876982015-07-28T12:01:35.858-07:002015-07-28T12:01:35.858-07:00Yes, the Sped Seattle Schools chose the exact same...Yes, the Sped Seattle Schools chose the exact same layout as mine on Blogger. I don't think that was just someone liking the same format (there are many to choose from). I think it was deliberate but make no mistake - there is zero linkage. <br /><br />I know who Lynn is and that's her real name. I always have to smile at people who don't sign their names and complain about others...not signing their names. <br /><br />If there are readers who believe Mr. Christophersen is such a great choice, why not have the courage of your convictions and sign your name? Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-83746573705880419212015-07-28T11:36:39.791-07:002015-07-28T11:36:39.791-07:00Hey, I looked at both the blogs and they look noth...Hey, I looked at both the blogs and they look nothing alike, what is "Lynn" talking about? Choice of colors or the title. The blogs they're spedseattleschools and saveseattleschools. Is there another blog she's commenting about? Please explain.<br /><br />Is the goodfight Christopherson? because I seen no evidence of that.<br /><br />Who is Lynn? <br /><br />MW knocks post she says are from Christopherson for not being signed, but this "Lynn" person gets a free pass for her anonymous attack. I see hundreds of unsigned post and even signed post using fake names, whats the problem? <br /><br />Consistency pleaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-77873550640137649352015-07-28T10:59:08.441-07:002015-07-28T10:59:08.441-07:00I don't think is Michael, the writing style do...I don't think is Michael, the writing style doesn't match and homophones are correct. <br /><br />CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-45831053211128183112015-07-28T10:43:29.712-07:002015-07-28T10:43:29.712-07:00I'm beginning to suspect JD and SPED parent ar...I'm beginning to suspect JD and SPED parent are Michael. Remember he is running an "alternative" campaign. Dubiousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20426664969337814192015-07-28T10:37:38.782-07:002015-07-28T10:37:38.782-07:00I have no argument with Mr. Christophersen (or Mr....I have no argument with Mr. Christophersen (or Mr. Pinkham) running for School Board, but if they want to be taken seriously, they should create a public presence. In this day and age, that means a web site and a Facebook page. If they don't have the where with all (or support) to do that, I don't see how they will be able to function in the job.Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66142190214856527572015-07-28T10:06:42.233-07:002015-07-28T10:06:42.233-07:00Lynn, Many people say the same about you. Nuts!
I...Lynn, Many people say the same about you. Nuts!<br /><br />I see nothing wrong with any of those post? It's a hard road taking on the entrenched status qua in a system that's breeds inequality. Yes, maybe a little strong, but right on target. Hey, at least it's clear what his agenda is. The rest of the field, we can only guess. <br /><br />Oh, you do know that these blogs have selectable layouts, this one is very common and besides isn't imitation the best form of flattery...no?<br /><br />SPED parentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66846491782912221562015-07-28T08:37:08.462-07:002015-07-28T08:37:08.462-07:00JD, I don't know if you are new here but many ...JD, I don't know if you are new here but many of us who read regularly know people and their answer/writing style. Mr. Christophersen did not have the courage of his convictions to sign his name but it was quite clear (to those who have met him personally via Sped meetings) who he was. <br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-2312583989647049702015-07-28T00:14:58.387-07:002015-07-28T00:14:58.387-07:00Individuals need to ask Bradburd if he is working ...Individuals need to ask Bradburd if he is working with Dawn Mason. Bradburd supports charter schools such as First Place. He might get a bit wiggly, but he will admit to it. <br /><br />No Chartersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17813736901408015052015-07-27T23:51:37.312-07:002015-07-27T23:51:37.312-07:00I think Michael's a nut. He comes to this blog...I think Michael's a nut. He comes to this blog periodically to post incomprehensible hints about special education. He's always just on the verge of taking down the system.<br /><br />In one week last year he posted the following comments. (And no, I can't prove it was him but I believe it to be true.)<br /><br />The real SPED issue is a small group of parents have hijacked SPED and caused 80% of the funding to be spent on their cohorts that's around 7% of the SPED student population consuming 80% of the funding.<br /><br />Sorry not to be PC, but many of these "students" are simply being baby sat at public expense.<br /><br />Diaper changing and restraining students should be be happening in schools. I just think it's gone to far and we need to stop it.<br /><br />--Michael<br /><br />also: <i>If it takes as you put it " malign and pit parents who have children with other disabilities against one another" to get SLD students the help they need, then that's exactly what I will do!<br /><br />But pointing out the $80 million the district spends on pervasive issues is not pitting parents against each other, it's seeking equnmiity.<br /><br />--Michael</i><br /><br />and: <i>Before I started down the path I'm on, I believed in the public school system and if anyone would mention "charter schools" I would argue on the side of public education.</i><br /><br />I won't even go into the blog he set up that creepily copies this one in name and appearance.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-35058321660531560262015-07-27T22:44:12.620-07:002015-07-27T22:44:12.620-07:00MW,
Then as a reporter what proof do you have to...MW, <br /><br />Then as a reporter what proof do you have to back up your claims of "other than him coming here and putting down nearly every person who tried to interact with him".<br /><br />I looked around your blog and I see lots of post from "anonymous" and many of those are of the "putting down type" are they all from him? Personally I can't tell who is who.<br /><br />No, I think there is something else, some other reason.<br /><br />One thing I picked up on was you don't like to be challenged and have around 30 times written that this is your blog and your rules. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, but I just need to point out that your reporting style is questionable and in some ways sometimes defamatory and slanderous. <br /><br />Yes, I do see how you interweave your stylistic italicized commentary with copied text which is sometimes hard for me to pick up on when MW the reported stops and MW the editorial commentator starts.<br /><br />Maybe to would be better to stick to the facts and add in the editorial portion with clear delineation at the end. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the interaction, maybe I come back after the election.<br /><br />JD Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-62419682504677446842015-07-27T22:42:41.367-07:002015-07-27T22:42:41.367-07:00Reader 420...
I posted the Question on city pre-K...Reader 420...<br /><br />I posted the Question on city pre-K funding as I thought it good to get candidates positions on it.<br /><br />The reference material I posted was to elicit thought. Really there is no need for a personal attack on me. I have not even finalized a position.dan dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536720661510933983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-4663410209202214722015-07-27T22:12:47.630-07:002015-07-27T22:12:47.630-07:00I have never met Christophersen. I have no person...I have never met Christophersen. I have no personal feud with him other than him coming here and putting down nearly every person who tried to interact with him. <br /><br />I am a citizen reporter and I am always pretty clear what is reporting and what is editorializing. If you believe I'm on a "high horse" you can certainly not read the blog.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68445349583921442912015-07-27T21:31:30.136-07:002015-07-27T21:31:30.136-07:00Getting to know the candidates:
Seattle Channel h...Getting to know the candidates:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.seattlechannel.org/" rel="nofollow">Seattle Channel</a> has an online Video Voters Guide of candidates competing in the Primary election. Seattle School Board candidates are from District 3 and District 6.<br /><br />Seattle School District candidates who've filled out Ballotpedia questionnaires, in alphabetical order: <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/David_Blomstrom" rel="nofollow">David Blomstrom</a> (District 3), <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/Michael_Christophersen" rel="nofollow">Michael Christophersen</a> (District 1), <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/Stephen_Clayton" rel="nofollow">Stephen Clayton</a> (District 3).<br /><br />Oh yeah, and even though I am disenfranchised and will not participate in the Primary nor the General Election, I do know of Dr. Berninger, have attended one of her presentations in a Seattle SPED meeting, had an email conversation with her earlier this year, and I'll probably meet her in September.<br /><br />King County Young Democrats Endorsements: Scott Pinkham (District 1), Rick Burke (District 2), Jill Geary (District 3), Leslie Harris (District 6).<br />Christinahttp://knowyourmeme.com/memes/mikan-seijin-extraterrestrial-orangesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54065156725989325462015-07-27T20:49:30.491-07:002015-07-27T20:49:30.491-07:00My apologies, I just noticed I've been spellin...My apologies, I just noticed I've been spelling Christophersen with a "son" and not the proper "sen".<br /><br />JD Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38263919585217829512015-07-27T20:42:36.591-07:002015-07-27T20:42:36.591-07:00MW, I now see what's going on. You're havi...MW, I now see what's going on. You're having some sort of personal feud with Christopherson. I searched and found some post, not a lot, but a few with his name on them. Disclaimer; it's hard to know for a fact who actually posted. The other information I found outside of this blog doesn't support your opinion. <br /><br />I do not agree with your opinion or the other negative things others have posted. I also see you write, "this is your blog so it your rules", ok have it. <br /><br />You also need to understand that in 2015 search engines find your post, people do not necessarily navigate here directly, so come down off of your high horse please.<br /><br />It appears from many of your post that you consider yourself a reporter, but sometimes you slide into the world of gossip and rumors. You can't have it both ways. One might say that you can dish it out, but cant take it.<br /><br />JD<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com