Comments by "Daniel Bradford" (@Falconlibrary) on "JD Vance Calls Out 'Preposterous' Buttigieg Remarks About Diversity In Construction Industry" video.

  1. When I started as a teacher thirty years ago, the process of stripping out "shop class" (aka "the industrial arts") began in our schools. It was a process of feminizing the schools, but we need to bring that back. I had many boys (and a few girls) express a great interest in learning how to use tools, and even if that doesn't become your livelihood, it's a good life skill to have. Want to lift poor kids of all colors out of poverty? Shop class in high school, followed by technical school (all expenses paid) and a paid apprenticeship as a plumber, carpenter, electrician, welder, auto mechanic, etc. They'll earn a decent wage and have a meaningful life BUILDING things. My dad was in construction all his life and he used to drive us past a building and point to and say "See that? I helped build that!" Things my dad built 50 years ago are still standing to this day, and may stand for 50-100 years longer. I don't care what color or gender my plumber is, I only care that the person knows their stuff and can do good work at a fair price.
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  2. Buttigieg never did a hard day's work in his pampered life.
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