Sallie the Slut

[Gnscih]

Sallie Mae, the private corporation charged with distributing Federally guaranteed $ for student loans is giving $250,000 for the inauguration.
http://www.inaugural05.com/donors/


In the meanwhile, * is cutting Pell Grants

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/23/education/23pell.html

>>Students to Bear More of the Cost of College
By GREG WINTER

Published: December 23, 2004
College students in virtually every state will be required to shoulder more of the cost of their education under new federal rules that govern most of the nation's financial aid.

Because of the changes, which take effect next fall and are expected to save the government $300 million in the 2005-6 academic year, at least 1.3 million students will receive smaller Pell Grants, the nation's primary scholarship for those of low income, according to two analyses of the new rules.

In addition, 89,000 students or so who would otherwise be getting some Pell Grant money will get none, the analyses found. <<

Guess they'll have to borrow...

[Eloriel]

1. I sure wish you wouldn't have used a SEXIST term to express your

disgust. It's not necessary, and it's certainly not progressive.

[InvisibleBallots]

5. I understand your concern, Eloriel

Perhaps we are from different generations or backgrounds, but I'm not sure that "slut" only means female to many people.

What about "whore"? I love to use the term "Corporate Media Whore" - would you find this offensive and sexist?

[JanMichael]

2. One more nail in the coffin that was the USA.

What's astounding is that a student that I spoke to YESTERDAY didn't quite grasp the new regime, "But Pell Grants go to whoever's qualified", yeah darling, he's a tenner, enjoy your 5 minutes in class...

[democracyindanger]

3. Good eye

Too bad it will fall on the SCLM's tin ears.

[Bucky]

4. Yep, that's the problem with this country, alright: too many college grads

Thank you, Mr. Education President!

Bush is asshole!