Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I remember as a kid, we got pulled into the auditorium and had to squint to see the tiny television showing images of various Apollo missions. This was great stuff to see, and I am glad that villagers with pitchforks and torches were kept at bay, even though I am sure viewing such things lead to me being hopelessly proud to be an American. And then there was the flag salute we said daily. It was a secret plot to be supportive of President Nixon. Really, at some point, the tinfoil hats much cause skin rash and dandruff, even when worn extra snug.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper 2oony...are you still allowed to say "Easter" in your part of America? Here in South Florida it is a no-no. But, we are allowed to have "Royal Egg Hunts".
Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://cbs2chicago.com/local/obama.education.speech.2.1169625.html" target="_blank">http://cbs2chicago.com/local/o...625.html</a> >>"A large government-control movement is taking over more and more of our lives," said Eva Sorock, a former member of the Wilmette School Board, earlier this week. "They want to get those little kids, to teach them about all the issues that their administration thinks are important." WIND Radio talk show host Michael Medved said: "Using government schools to force students to bond with the maximum leader might seem appropriate for Cuba or North Korea, but it's clearly out of place in a constitutional republic." << Yes, the comments are a bit "out there" but they do make a good point.....
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter <<<"They want to get those little kids, to teach them about all the issues that their administration thinks are important." >>> Ah, yes, that subversive issue about education being important. That Obama is a dangerous, dangerous man.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney >>>WIND Radio talk show host Michael Medved said: "Using government schools to force students to bond with the maximum leader might seem appropriate for Cuba or North Korea, but it's clearly out of place in a constitutional republic." <<< Of course, it was okay when it was Reagan or Bush Sr. though.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I am reminded of the day Reagan was shot. I was in middle school at the time, and the entire student body was assembled. It was a waste of time. I mean, gee, what could we have done about it?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "<a href="http://cbs2chicago.com/local/o...625.html" target="_blank">http://cbs2chicago.com/local/o...625.html</a> >>"A large government-control movement is taking over more and more of our lives," said Eva Sorock, a former member of the Wilmette School Board, earlier this week. "They want to get those little kids, to teach them about all the issues that their administration thinks are important." WIND Radio talk show host Michael Medved said: "Using government schools to force students to bond with the maximum leader might seem appropriate for Cuba or North Korea, but it's clearly out of place in a constitutional republic." << Yes, the comments are a bit "out there" but they do make a good point....." How is that a good point? What's wrong with ANY president speaking to school kids. You linked to the story on George H.W. Bush's speech in 1991. Yeah, the Democrats fussed over it, but he still gave a speech. How is one different from the other? I'm not asking about partisan politics either. How the heck is a president speaking to school kids bad? I don't care what aisle you're on, it's fairly innocuous stuff, and I have no problem with any president doing it. Why are we supposed to now act like our president is some communist leader? Oh, right, because that's what people are being fed. I think it's total crap that you're saying they "have a point" when they're comparing a speech to school children to something from Cuba or North Korea... ridiculous!
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF Crap. Hit the Post button too soon. It was not a voluntary assembly. The whole point, though, is that we were assembled out of respect to the president and the office he represents. I am so freaking sick about what I'm seeing in the country today toward Obama. I never, ever saw such a virulent case of sour grapes in all my life. (Granted, the length of my political awareness isn't as long as some folks.) And yes, DB, you and your ilk are REALLY reaching. You're reaching new lows every day.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF MUCH more to see at the LINK: <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t6rV3U9ZEHM/SqOx4wZ76KI/AAAAAAAAcBU/W4i2_j9TUZc/s1600-h/ObamaEducashun.jpg" target="_blank">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t6rV...shun.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Sour grapes showed its head a bit the last eight years. (Gore REALLY won the election after all.) I read Obama's remarks. He is the devil. But seriously, I thought his comments were right now (and kids and parents both should be worried about Facebook). The only part I didn't like was, "hey kids, your GRANDchildren will be paying for my health care reform." Yeah, I thought that was a little over the top.
Originally Posted By mawnck >> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t6rV3U9ZEHM/SqOx4wZ76KI/AAAAAAAAcBU/W4i2_j9TUZc/s1600-h/ObamaEducashun.jpg" target="_blank">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t6rV...shun.jpg</a> << LMAO!
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 <<The speech was rushed and comes off as part of trying to fix the damage that the President got last month (and his approval ratings have plummeted). This and tomorrows speech to Congress just smells like a media blitz, even if the message in the speech is positive. >> Darkbeer, Obama first announced that he was going to speak to school children on August 17th. He was speaking with a 12 year old reporter for Scholastic News. It wasn't until 2 weeks later that the Florida RNC leader started freaking out about indoctrination that it became an issue. Schools had plenty of time. They are also able to show recordings at later times if needed. It really does not take a massive coordination effort to show students a 10 minute speech.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Princessjenn, please don't trouble Darkbeer with facts. He has no interest in them whatsoever. Besides, he's busy scouring the Internets for the next phony controversy and has no time to read nor respond to actual, human conversation.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "The district will not stream the broadcast for several reasons, Boss said. First, because the speech is education-themed, the curriculum aspect needs to be reviewed beforehand for all ages, she said." What a bunch of BS. Since when can you not trust the President of the United States to talk to school children? We all know why these backwoods idiots were so opposed to the President talking to their kids, but don't dare say it.
Originally Posted By DAR The speech was fine the speech was always going to be fine. Where the WH screwed up I believe was in the original wording of "What students can do to help the President?" That comes across as a little self serving but that's really a minor nitpick.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney >>> The only part I didn't like was, "hey kids, your GRANDchildren will be paying for my health care reform." Yeah, I thought that was a little over the top.<<< I watched and read the speech and missed that part. I hope you are being sarcastic.
