August2015 online by Spectacular Magazine

TRUMP HITS A NERVE By Dr. Ada M. Fisher

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump cannot be ignored or wished away. He is a viable Presidential candidate who can win and one who knows how the games of the world are played, their players and the moves it takes to win. The Republican National Committee is reported as not embracing him; however, whoever has the support of the people can get their nomination and if Trump is so viewed, he will win the presidency for he has something that others have not, hutzpah. First, though Trump may have inherited some of his startup leverage, he has turned it in the stratosphere, more than doubling that initial investment. His

board befitting a businessman trying to This leaves the RNC and others on the cover his bases, not one seeking political periphery while taking the mantle of correctness. leadership solely unto himself. The original constitutionalist didn’t want a Third is Donald John Trump’s brash, king but a president. It is this which bold and in your face style with rhetoric frightens stakeholders from consultants, to back it up. When he speaks about to media pundits to PACs to lobbyists, the illegal alien problem crossing the as well as political parties scrambling, Mexican border, it’s a topic needing looking as Jokers trying to top his deuce airing not meekness from those seeking or ace of spades = the Trump Card. to make bad deals which compromise our rule of law, disadvantages citizens In my three meetings with Mr. Trump and puts us on a path to increased I was impressed by his courteousness, internal disunity. His willingness to Second, the media tries to stir the credentials, own striking hair and advocate a 35% tax or tariff on pot on a brewing fight between the understanding of “The Art of the Deal”. companies in America which take their establishment Republicans and the Holding the deck of cards, could Donald plants abroad and then sell us back Tea Partyers, Libertarians and other Trump win? Yep. Will he win? Depends stuff which should have been made here on the draw of the cards. members of the party holding on, to restore America’s greatness. Trump says strikes a chord. The McCain comments Dr. Ada M. Fisher is a physician, Fortune 500 he is Pro-Life. I believe he is Pro-Wife, while not politically correct didn’t hurt Company Medical Director, licensed teacher in of the female variety, as demonstrated with those irritated by the McCainsecondary education—Mathematics and Science, former School Board Member, author, as well Feingold Laws which stifle campaigns. with three spouses two of whom were as the NC Republican National Committee not born in this country which belies the Woman. She may be contacted at DrFisher@ Lastly, “The Donald” with billions has anti-immigrant label being bantered GETADOCTORINTHEHOUSE.com about. His political giving is all over the the ability to finance his own campaign. father was Frederick Christ Trump who started as a barber and ventured into real estate. Understanding how crucial property rights are under the constitution, Donald John Trump was no dummy going from Fordham University to the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania graduating with distinction in economics and anthropology. His properties are done with elegance and style, something we in America need desperately to regain.

NC SUPREME COURT DEALS STUNNING BLOW TO PUBLIC EDUCATION By Yevonne Brannon

Public Schools First NC is disheartened by the NC Supreme Court ruling that will transfer tens of millions of desperately needed public education dollars to fund unaccountable private schools. July 23, 2015 is a very sad day in the history of our state. Our long-standing tradition of commitment to excellence in public education has made North Carolina a jewel among southern states. We cannot fathom how this decision

upholds the constitutional promise that all children receive a sound, basic education within the public school system. And we are deeply concerned as strong public schools are critical for growing our economy and maintaining the vitality of our communities. Where voucher programs have been implemented, there is no evidence that they offer high- quality educational alternatives to children from lowincome families. In Indiana, the number of vouchers awarded has grown exponentially; according to an education leader in that state, the program “now benefits middle class families who always intended to send their children to private (mostly

religious) schools and taxpayers are footing the growing bill.” Today, Indiana taxpayers pay an estimated $116 million to send 29,000 students to private/religious schools.

teacher assistants, teachers, etc. has been reduced by over $1 billion.

How can sending at-risk children to schools where accreditation is not necessary, where teachers do not need a high school diploma, and where Public Schools First NC questions adherence to academic standards is the “public purpose” of the school not required be a worthy educational voucher program, when there are alternative? All children lose when clear solutions — ranging from fullypublic schools are further depleted of funding pre-K programs, adequately funding classroom supplies, and offering their funds, and those funds are then used for unworthy ends. programs and compensation that encourage recruitment, preparation, Yevonne Brannon is Chair of Public Schools First NC, a support and retention of professional, statewide, nonpartisan organization focused solely on experienced educators — to improve public education issues. public education. Since 2008-09, funding for education essentials, including textbooks, transportation,

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