But is that why it’s so hard to root out abusive teachers? Are there any studies comparing length of employment of abusive teachers in strong union vs. weak or no union municipalities?

I’ve heard the same.

That’s an oddly specific example they gave...

It’s very kind of you to recognize that. 

It is unscientific to claim that a three-month-old fetus is a child.

So your argument is, the easier you’ve had it, the easier you should have it? Having never been called to account in their lives, these young people should certainly not be asked to start now? 

I don’t believe I responded with vitriol. I’d characterize my language as acid, at most: not caustic. What struck you as vitriolic? 

I don’t believe I did call anyone a name. What did you read that gave you that impression?

I think the “win this thing” comment referred to the nomination, not the election. They’re afraid Sanders can’t win the election against Trump, because they believe his policies will be unpopular with swing voters.

...she had the wherewithal to identify a market and foster enough of a following that, prior to this controversy, was profitable.

...the likelihood of them being unaware of everything going on to get them into school seems low.

Olivia Jade is a pretty young woman who likes fashion, and also appears to be legitimately not very bright. Example: her trademark application for a makeup kit — part of that “successful career” you mention — was originally denied because the the grammar and punctuation were so bad it wasn’t clear what she was…

I don’t recall the exact details for Loughlin’s children — but a significant number of these children had to be complicit in the deceit, since they had to lie about their athletic pursuits as part of their applications.

Ok but can you really call this “keeping wages low” when people at these companies are VERY well compensated?

Oh, sad -- but the GIF alone brought joy to my day, so thank you!

God I love photos of Obama with little kids. He just delights in them.

GIVE ME THE ETSY LINK NOW.

It’s a great line. 

I love how he’s thinking about 2020..

Ha! We watched The Spy Who Dumped Me last night and also had a good time. Thanks again!