The in box. An Illinois teacher’s message to Obama. « Fred Klonsky

The in box. An Illinois teacher’s message to Obama. « Fred Klonsky:

The in box. An Illinois teacher’s message to Obama.

by Fred Klonsky

Dear Fred!
We have had our differences in the past. Over the last several months I have agreed with many of your posts. Disagreed with others. I think you have been too tough in general with the leadership of IEA. You need to walk a 100 yards in those shoes before being such an unforgiving critic…..
BUT ALL THAT IS DIVERSION ….
I want you to know that I agree with your letter to President Barack Obama. I have a ‘form reply’ (not as good as yours) that I have been returning with every OFA and DNC fund raising request since — The Chairperson of The Illinois Democratic Party — Michael Madigan — testified for and sponsored the “Pension Killer” SB512. What a travesty having a “Pension Killer” who accepts hundreds of thousands of dollars from right wing front groups and fat cat 1% lobbying groups — be the CHAIRPERSON of the Illinois Democratic Party!
I worked hard for Pat Quinn after he defeated my man Dan Hynes in the 2010 primary. I worked hard for Quinn — even though He was ‘Scattered’ , and even though He did not inspire me — I