Monday, July 12, 2004
FAMILY VALUES PARTY IN THE NEWS
By Stockton
In order to shed their image as a heartless party, Republicans have begun to combine education reform with their message of traditional family values.
A Riordan spokesman indicated that the comment was part and parcel of his education reform, called "Straight Talk". "We felt that Isis needed to be shocked out of being stupid and dirty. Richard was only trying to help the little bastard."
Governor Schwarzenegger was pleased that his education reform was already underway. "Vut ift dis girl vuz schtupid und dirty? Have you taught about dat?"
Riordan went through the promotional even and ignored no child.
Riordan met a handicapped 7 year old, "Lefty Cripopolous," a ten year old blind student, "Eagle Eye," and a five year old motor vehicle accident survivor he called, "Crash."
When Isis was asked how she felt about Mr. Riordan she said, "He can go fuck himself."
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By Stockton
In order to shed their image as a heartless party, Republicans have begun to combine education reform with their message of traditional family values.
by MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press
Official's 'dirty girl' quip draws fire
LOS ANGELES -- State Education Secretary Richard Riordan jokingly told a child her name, Isis, meant "stupid dirty girl," prompting widespread criticism and posing a quandary for the man who appointed him, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Riordan, the wealthy former Los Angeles mayor known for his support of public schools, startled even friends last week with the comments at a promotional event for summer reading at the Santa Barbara library.
A Riordan spokesman indicated that the comment was part and parcel of his education reform, called "Straight Talk". "We felt that Isis needed to be shocked out of being stupid and dirty. Richard was only trying to help the little bastard."
Governor Schwarzenegger was pleased that his education reform was already underway. "Vut ift dis girl vuz schtupid und dirty? Have you taught about dat?"
Riordan went through the promotional even and ignored no child.
Riordan met a handicapped 7 year old, "Lefty Cripopolous," a ten year old blind student, "Eagle Eye," and a five year old motor vehicle accident survivor he called, "Crash."
When Isis was asked how she felt about Mr. Riordan she said, "He can go fuck himself."
