Kevin

The Read by Grade 3 retention component of the law was, on its best day, harmful to kids. Educators knew this and used the watered down law’s many exemptions to waiver the students forward anyway. Also, students in Michigan will still be required to take standardized tests. That’s not going away.

Michigan isn’t 2nd in spending - not even close. Our local district of 3000 students is running a $35,000,000 budget - or about 11,700 per student.

In many places school districts rely on the teacher to determine what’s taught. Schools rely on the common core for the standards to be taught but give teachers carte blanche from there. Even if the district has the money to purchase curriculum materials, they sit on the shelf because they’re too old.

Lazy response noted but that’s okay because you wouldn’t find it anyway. 👌

Do you have data to back up your claim that ‘most’ parents who complain are uneducated shitty parents or is that just your opinion being passed off as a fact?

Conjecture

Agreed!

Joey Hallstrom went to Argo last year. Brad Darling has brought several former Arctic Cat talent to Argo. Among other things, they build the Sherp which has to be the coolest vehicle out there. I think they’d be a legit sled builder.

Would Gym build only 6000’s? Would Gym only build sleds for better mpg’s or will some be built to have fun on too? Would Gym offer a 10 year warranty to stand behind his faith in the brand? Would Gym make the new company slogan, “Cat rules Polaris drools”?

Gives the northern dealers something to do/sell in the winter

That may have been a factor pre Covid but any manufacturer of toys today is making money on them.

Joe rarely takes questions because Joe really isn’t in charge.

If by orange man you’re referring to President Trump, the man who saved this country from Hillary, it’s possible. After all we’re talking about New York. But one thing is for sure- even if indicted, he won’t be found guilty.

Brand loyalty is often dealer loyalty and that’s not a bad thing.

It’s the best looking 2024 sled from any company. Period.

I don’t think Yamaha was left behind on the Catalyst. any person who gets that SRX with 1980 graphics is getting a great sled and a great looking sled.

Poor JimR sounds like a 3 year old in the grocery line throwing a tantrum because mommy won’t buy him a sucker.

I’ve owned Cats since the 90s. The current ones have their share of problems too. Cracked clutches; driveshafts spinning on the inside bearing race; high idle; exhaust flames and melted plastic; turbos blowing out the oil tank seals; etc… Then there’s the annoyances. They make more tunnel ice than either Poo or Doo. Also, who the hell designs an oil fill tank made out of magnesium? You can’t see the oil level. A big issue? No, but just plain dumb.

It’s fair to say Poo has done a far better job with spring order options. Cat used to offer color and graphics options. They were great. Loved the fighter pilot in gray.

Color options are great. The problem is stocking all the parts so they’re ready to ship when ordered.

The Biden plan, after spending and borrowing that amount of money, doesn’t address the current track of social security either.

Snowjob or Snowgoebbels is more fitting.

Pulled out the 71 Mini Sno a few years ago.

He taught Sunday school at his home church in Plains for many years until just a couple years ago. It was first come first serve so people would line up outside hours beforehand to get in. Even into his 90s he had a sharp mind.

Looks like the potential for a biggie storm through Mn, Wi, upper Mi and northern lower next Tues - Thurs.