Arne Duncan, Obamas hand-picked Secretary of Education has grown weary of the waves of criticism for Common Core -- the federal takeover of education. In fact, Duncan is so fed up that he said states were free to discard all aspects of the standardized-testing initiative. They absolutely have the right to do this, he told The Blaze. This is a state-led effort; it always has been. Of course, Duncan didnt say that by rejecting the Obama administrations educational advances, college-bound students will be at a decided disadvantage considering the SAT is being tailored to fit Common Core standards. So, what else did Mr. Duncan not telling you? As radio icon Rush Limbaugh often warns, Judge the Left by what they do, not what they say. Since taking office, Obama has shown Americans that he is a thin-skinned, Chicago-style politician who will say and do anything to get his way -- including using federal agencies to intimidate and silence opponents. Just ask the hundreds of Tea Party groups and supporters who have felt the wrath of our imperial president. Will rejecting Common Core, lead to NSA surveillance of emails and phones? Will the IRS suddenly be scheduling more audits in those states where Common Core was rejected? Sadly, it’s not a stretch to consider these and other outlandish tactics that would have been laughed at prior to Obamas terms in office. + + Bribes, Blackmail And Lies The Obama administrations Common Core advances are similar to their approach with ObamaCare. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said recently: “Common Core is another example of Washington trying to control all aspects of Americans’ lives, including the education of our children. We should not allow the federal government to dictate what our children learn. Rather, parents, through their teachers, local schools and state systems, should be able to direct the education of their children.” But theres only one way that happens. Americans must tune out the progressive rhetoric that claims Common Core is good for you. Instead, conservatives must focus on the Lefts actions -- their bribes, blackmail and lies. Only a massive grassroots revolt can stop what Obama and his minions so eagerly want. For anyone who hasnt read Grassfires previous Common Core updates: The bribes are the financial benefits states receive from the federal government for implementing Common Core. The blackmail is the threat that not implementing the federal standards could mean lower SAT test scores for students in non-Common Core states. The lies are the false and misleading statements about the origin and benefits of Common Core. Dont let Obama and his progressive minions -- including Duncan -- bribe, blackmail or lie to you. Protect your children or grandchildren by continuing to stand with thousands of grassroots patriots who are fighting back.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:38:13 +0000
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