Obama's Political Speech to Brainwash Our Kids

[tmma 467]

HAL, just curious, if this speech was so good and innocent then how the White House yanked the original version of this speech and then put forth this one, obviously Obama is preaching from the bully pulpit and he is quite good at it, open your eyes, Obama is no better than Bush in many respects, just from the far opposite side of the political belief spectrum!

If I can jump in here a second.

Yesterday, my son's school was set up and ready to go to air the speech. Last week they sent a bulletin out saying if some parents wanted their child to opt out they could write a letter and their child would be given something else to do.

I didn't opt out. I read the transcript afew days ago and made the decision that my son should watch the speech. To me, the speech was focused on education and trying as hard as you can and not quitting. Just the kind of stuff I teach my son. ...' won't get a good job handed out with out effort'...etc.

Anyway, there was ruffled feathers amongst some parents here about it and a good proportion opted out.

I decided to go watch the speech with my son at school.

I mean whatever anyone says or thinks- to me-it IS my responsibility on what he watches anywhere.

So I get to the school-and what do u know? They ' couldn't get a feed' to air the speech.

So he didn't get to see it at school, but we watched it together on the net later that day.

Now-I am not an Obama fan at all--but I do not involve my son in all that.

Politics aside ( because I really think that at my son's age-political debates have no place in the classroom) I really thought he said alot of what teachers and parents are telling their kids anyway.

--Now Obama has talked the talk about supporting educators and education...I want to see him walk the walk and start funding some of these sub standard school and demanding quality from teachers, effort from students and support from parents alike.

Edited September 9, 2009 by tmma

[jundp 191]

Translation of Obama's (Socialist) Speech to School Children

I hope no one posted it. I stopped reading the thread after the usual whining.

As an educator and a parent, I'm absolutely thrilled my daughter had a chance to see this in school today.

Good one!

My favorite part was "Kill your parents." Oh, and of course "Hello, Comrades."

[Peikko 1,575]

If people would leave over with the stuff that isn't important and critisize actual political decisions and policy in a rational fashion this country might move forward. I am not expecting that to happen any time soon, because of course owning a gun is way more important to the guarentee of our freedoms than actually holding politicians to account.

[The Dude 206]

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

Because to many closed minded people, whenever Obama speaks, it is like the teacher in the peanuts cartoons, only replace the "wha wha wha wha wha" with "socialism socialism socialism socialism"

[Joseph & Ana 0]

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

[The Dude 206]

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

It's not for lack of trying. But even then, I imagine you'd be opposed to it on principle or lack thereof.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

Presumably then you'd support it?

[Joseph & Ana 0]

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

It's not for lack of trying. But even then, I imagine you'd be opposed to it on principle or lack thereof.

Well, I know you have a good imagination.

I was definitely opposed to the original lesson plan. This one has been toned back. I don't have a problem that it is Obama, I have a problem that it resembles something in North Korea. Getting a speach from Dear Leader. Everyone talks of how wonderful it is, and how great it is that the president took time to talk to kids, but you and I both know that if Bush gave the same speech you'd have a problem with it. You wouldn't say how great it was, etc.. I wouldn't say how great it was either. I don't want the POTUS doing it. Thats it, thats all.

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

Presumably then you'd support it?

Pike - I might not vehemently oppose it as much if this government were promoting personal responsibility and self reliance. I would even support a president who actively promoted that.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

North Korea?

:rofl: :rofl:

I'm sorry but....

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You is nuts, man.

[The Dude 206]

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

It's not for lack of trying. But even then, I imagine you'd be opposed to it on principle or lack thereof.

Well, I know you have a good imagination.

I was definitely opposed to the original lesson plan. This one has been toned back. I don't have a problem that it is Obama, I have a problem that it resembles something in North Korea. Getting a speach from Dear Leader. Everyone talks of how wonderful it is, and how great it is that the president took time to talk to kids, but you and I both know that if Bush gave the same speech you'd have a problem with it. You wouldn't say how great it was, etc.. I wouldn't say how great it was either. I don't want the POTUS doing it. Thats it, thats all.

I still don't understand what it is about the content of the speech that is so objectionable - given that its really only promoting personal responsibility and self-reliance.

If only his government were actually promoting that with deeds as opposed to words.

Presumably then you'd support it?

Pike - I might not vehemently oppose it as much if this government were promoting personal responsibility and self reliance. I would even support a president who actively promoted that.

Seriously, that is the point you are trying to make? You really can't be this dumb can you? Please tell me this is an act, that way I won't feel bad for laughing so hard at your post. You know, you can't make fun of the retarded kid, it's just wrong.

[alienlovechild 75]

QUOTE (Joseph & Ana @ Sep 9 2009, 07:58 AM)

Everyone talks of how wonderful it is, and how great it is that the president took time to talk to kids, but you and I both know that if Bush gave the same speech you'd have a problem with it. You wouldn't say how great it was, etc.. I wouldn't say how great it was either. I don't want the POTUS doing it. Thats it, thats all.

No kidding. The usual response would be if Bush really wanted to help kids in school he'd spend billions more and dump NCLB. Telling poor kids they can do it in spite of the obstacles would get a plateful of laughter served with a side dish of snide comments from the Left.

But since the messiah hath spoken, it is expected Obama's comments will really reduce the drop out rate and boost test scores. The Left claims they really don't believe the messiah talk but their actions tell us otherwise.

[The Dude 206]

QUOTE (Joseph & Ana @ Sep 9 2009, 07:58 AM)

Everyone talks of how wonderful it is, and how great it is that the president took time to talk to kids, but you and I both know that if Bush gave the same speech you'd have a problem with it. You wouldn't say how great it was, etc.. I wouldn't say how great it was either. I don't want the POTUS doing it. Thats it, thats all.

No kidding. The usual response would be if Bush really wanted to help kids in school he'd spend billions more and dump NCLB. Telling poor kids they can do it in spite of the obstacles would get a plateful of laughter served with a side dish of snide comments from the Left.

But since the messiah hath spoken, it is expected Obama's comments will really reduce the drop out rate and boost test scores. The Left claims they really don't believe the messiah talk but their actions tell us otherwise.

Once again ALC, you fail at quoting, making your previous attempt to chide someone for their quoting all the more hillarious.

Now to address your actual point. No child left behind was a complete joke. All it did was force teachers to teach to pass a specific standardized test for results. This teaches children nothing. Are you really criticizing the president for trying to inspire kids to stay with their education? Is that really such a horrible "Librul" concept to promote to our youth? Clearly this message fell on deaf ears decades ago when each and every president made the same message....

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Except the response you want isn't in this thread - so it comes down to little more than wishful thinking on your part, trying to justify your blatant partisanship.

[nowhereman 1]

The controversy over a non-partisan speech given by the POTUS is a clear example of how absolutely ridiculous and sad the political climate has become in this country. Obama pretty much told school age children to study hard & stay in school and yet certain people are still on a witch hunt. This is beyond partisan politics... it's borderline insanity.

[tmma 467]

I'm not a fan of Obama at all, but I saw nothing wrong with his speech- he is the Prez addressing the students on the importance of education. That's it.

Will it reduce the drop out rate or the global sub standard ranking of our education system...NO. Not without the funds and support of parents, teachers and community leaders alike without dragging politics into it.

(is that even possible)?

Don't repubs, libs and indeps all want a high standard of education and encourage achievement for their/our kids? Shouldn't this goal be a unifier and not a divider?

edit-is 'unifier' even a word?-i dunno.

Edited September 9, 2009 by tmma