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Siwsan

(26,278 posts)
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 09:33 AM Feb 2018

Does trump* have a clue about the percentage of teachers who are military veterans?

I just heard his ridiculous and rambling rationalization about the feasibility of arming teachers because some of them are veterans?? Approximately 2% of Americans have served in the military. Out of that 2%, there are a number (like me) whose time in service involved exposure to pretty much ZERO weaponry. I shot a gun twice - once during basic training and once for some sort of 'qualifying' requirement. The closest estimate I could find is a 1:3 ratio of active duty military with direct combat experience.

And where will the money for psychological screening and ongoing weapons training come from? Or are those not a part of his plan? Who will buy them the weapons? How much will this impact the insurance rates for the schools? Does he EVER think before he speaks??

trump* makes my brain hurt.

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Does trump* have a clue about the percentage of teachers who are military veterans? (Original Post) Siwsan Feb 2018 OP
Does trump have a clue about anything ??? SamKnause Feb 2018 #1
Why would he? jberryhill Feb 2018 #2
Trump's ignorance and his inability to learn combined with justhanginon Feb 2018 #3

SamKnause

(13,108 posts)
1. Does trump have a clue about anything ???
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 09:51 AM
Feb 2018

His statements and actions have proven repeatedly he knows very little.

1 He knows about bankruptcy.

2 He knows how to dodge his taxes.

3 He knows about reality tv.

4 He knows about disclosure statements.

5 He knows about divorce.


Those are his strong points.

How sad is that ???

How dangerous for this country.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
2. Why would he?
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 09:56 AM
Feb 2018

What he doesn't know could fill volumes.

But more than his personal ignorance - there's all stuff we don't know - is his ignorance of his own ignorance. In other words, he doesn't know jack shit, but thinks he knows a lot.

justhanginon

(3,290 posts)
3. Trump's ignorance and his inability to learn combined with
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 10:31 AM
Feb 2018

the power that the presidency can wield is a very, very dangerous situation for the country. Needless to say, these are some damn scary times!

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