November 22, 2009

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Comments by USNretired

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Posted on November 21 at 5:47 p.m.

Almost every organization functions better with a mix of experience and training. Those without training should be encouraged and rewarded to seek credentials and to keep them current, because they often posses the potential to become the most valuable cogs in the machine. Passion is not enough over the long run and those that have the passion deserve to be developed, not denigrated and replaced. The top dogs need the training, and to be vetted by their peers, but are just bean counters if they are without the passion and experience. Keep the LPNs but pay for their development. Grow them into the leadership positions.

On Don’t change

Posted on November 8 at 7:28 a.m.

"Oh Baby... You're so good ...and they're so stupid." Everything I said a year ago is coming to pass. I am glad I bought more S7P while I was at it. Others on this forum have been wrong ore often than any I have ever seen in 50 + years. The Lame Duck arrives in 12 months.

On Republicans want constitution amended

Posted on October 18 at 9:04 a.m.

What "herb" are you smoking as you pen this diatribe of the right wing? I am sure the bag has a label marked "organic" to prove that it is organic to this planet.

On Green Faith

Posted on October 18 at 9:01 a.m.

The Nobel peace prize was devalued long ago. It is simply politicians recognizing one of their own, like a Hollywood acting award. No more and no less. "There is no bigger fool than one who can successfully lie to themselves." RF

On Time will tell

Posted on August 29 at 5:59 p.m.

Pay should reflect what the citizens want to pay. There should be a vote for public servants pay, and if it is not very much I guess no one will apply and they will have to raise it until someone does apply. That would seem like a proper way to do it.

On City’s Salary scale is extensive

Posted on August 28 at 3:23 p.m.

Science, Math, Engineering. These are the areas that really matter for a university to excel. Too many BA and BS degrees these days are pure bs and made to fit what the student already feel comfortable with. Lower the standards and you will eventually reach the lowest common denominator ... in the basement! An impoverished nation like India does a continually better job of educating its children, while places like Kansas play ESL games and pity those with no motivation to excel or even find work. You get what you earn in this life, and oftentimes less. Wake up Kansas and look out for your children's futures. We are currently in Virginia for our children, so they can find education (even at out of state tuition rates)and work in jobs that will endure. Kansas continues to slide towards the abyss and cry instead of climbing out. Demand better from the schools!

On Important test

Posted on August 11 at 8:16 p.m.

Leavenworth is far more than just the prison on its grounds. I love hearing the ignorant pontificate and spread their misunderstanding. Do some homework, Emerson, then recant.

On Close Gitmo

Posted on August 7 at 6:31 p.m.

Typically Emporia. Too many idiots think they are smart enough to be immune, but, they are generally the most moronic and pontificating good ole boys of all.

On Changes?

Posted on July 25 at 11:54 a.m.

Two words: DUE DILIGENCE.

On Mediation first?

Posted on June 6 at 11:59 a.m.

A judge needs to follow the letter and intent of the law. Empathy is a form of bias and is unacceptable. Yes, life is hard when you make bad decisions, which everyone does sometimes. It gets harder if you get stupid about it.

On Double standard?

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