Trump reminds whiny Democrats our education system is broken

February 10th, 2025

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February 10, 2025

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February 10th, 2025

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Trump reminds whiny Democrats our education system is broken

Our take: 

During his campaign, one of the issues Trump focused on that resonated with voters was shrinking the size of the federal government. One of the primary targets discussed was to eliminate the Department of Education and push the funding and decisions down to the state level, where decisions can be made by those closest to the front line.

Late last week, Democrats from the House and the Senate tried to storm the headquarters for the Department of Education. They did not have an appointment, but demanded to be let in.

Why? Who knows? This performative joke of a publicity stunt was roundly criticized by the majority of Americans. We would guess they are trying to show “strength” against the onslaught of executive orders raining down on the country from the Trump White House. The big problem they have here is why would they be defending a system that is so broken?

The decline of the education system can be traced back to around the time the Department of Education was founded in the late 1970s, which President Trump was kind enough to point out to them.

“I see the same [lawmakers]; I see Maxine Waters, a low life. I see all these people; they don’t love our country. We want great education. So they rank 40 countries in education; we’re ranked dead last, but the good news is we’re number one in one category. You know what that is? Cost per pupil,” Trump told Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy. “We spend more per pupil than any other country in the world. You look at Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and various countries all up and down, Finland, and China does very well in education, and then look at us. We spend much more money than they do per pupil or any other way, but we spend much more money than they do, yet we’re ranked, this year, Biden’s last year, congratulations Joe, we’re ranked dead last.”

One has to ask with the long tenure of those leading the “protest,” why haven’t they fixed the education system in their decades as lawmakers? Voters want change, even if it is radical. They are tired of the status quo and hearing excuses from leaders. Democrats do not seem to be getting the message.

COURTESY: MSN

Therapist shares 6 red flags to look out for in relationships

Our take: 

Relationships are both the most rewarding and the most difficult things in our life. We get love, acceptance, and support from those closest to us.

These same people can also make us the most sad, angry, and upset. When these situations arise, it is important to communicate in productive ways.

A couples therapist who has been practicing for 30 years shares her tips on the things to look out for when working through conflicts with your partner. She includes examples of what the behaviors look like and some tips on how to become a more effective communicator in these situations. It’s good stuff—we highly recommend checking out the article.

COURTESY: MSN

CBS Poll shows Trump's approval rating at all all-time high

Our take:

President Trump made aggressive campaign promises to win the White House. Just 3 weeks into his presidency, voters signal they approve of the flurry of activity they have seen thus far.

In a survey of over 2100 Americans, CBS News shows 53% of voters approve of his leadership so far. Voters overwhelmingly viewed Trump as strong, energetic, effective, and focused.

Voters gave him mixed reviews on his key campaign promises, with high marks on immigration reform and foreign policy and low marks on lowering prices. In addition to this positive news, Ukrainian President Zelensky has signaled a willingness to get a deal done to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Trump hit the ground running, issuing volumes of executive orders and priming his team to start implementing the changes they promised during their campaign. This fast start appears to have caught Democrats flat footed, despite Trump clearly laying out what his plans were. This looks to be a good thing for the country, as the majority of the country give the administration high marks just a few weeks into his term.

COURTESY: MSN

TIP OF THE DAY

Don’t try to make huge improvements. Focus on making small, sustainable changes that will accumulate benefits over time. Habits are the compound interest of your personal life.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.

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