Obama's Political Speech to Brainwash Our Kids

[Joseph & Ana 0]

You hurt my feelings.

The problem is that you can't talk about anything without getting personal. It doesn't bother me one bit.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I think Joe, that if you could see beyond the partisan divide and actually address people as individuals (rather than part of some arbitrarily defined group) you'd get a better response.

I've said much the same before - but it seems you are completely incapable of it.

[Joseph & Ana 0]

I'm not incapable; just trying to teach the you on the left not to get outraged when I say "left". Sort of de-sensitizing you to it. Then, you're lives will be much more meaningful. See I care about charity.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

(yawn)

No Joe, you're an idiot. Its as simple as that.

[Joseph & Ana 0]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[MNCouple 3]

I read the speech. I think it's very inspiring. It doesn't throw a democratic or republican spin on the children. It's not a plea to support healthcare reform. A propaganda to support his movements... nothing like that.

I find it very inspiring and heartfelt. It's a sad state when our society sees so many of its young pregnant, school drop outs, living off of welfare, etc. Who do our children have as role models? Lindsay Lohan? Sports stars? Rock stars?

I find it refreshing to see someone such as the president take the time to address children directly, and address them on matters that actually impact them and that they think about.

I may not agree with some of his recent methods or where the healthcare reform is standing... but I applaud and fully support this statement. If my daughter's class doesn't show it today, then I'm going to show it to her when she gets home today. She is mature enough to understand the message. She is right at the stage when school will get tougher for her, when hormones will start kicking "common sense" out her ears, and a message such as this I think will be beneficial to her.

Our President is the figureheard and inspiration of our country. We elect them. Then we either support them or complain about them, as we have done for years and years. But, that doesn't negate the fact that the President is an impressive figure and should inspire our future generations.

[Joseph & Ana 0]

"Mommy, I heard a great speech from the president! It makes me want to be president too! Mommy, what party is that GREAT man from?"

"He's a democrat"

"Wow, mommy, democrats are the greatest people on earth! I want to be just like them!"

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I really don't think kids think like that...

Then again perhaps yours might

[MNCouple 3]

"Mommy, I heard a great speech from the president! It makes me want to be president too! Mommy, what party is that GREAT man from?"

"He's a democrat"

"Wow, mommy, democrats are the greatest people on earth! I want to be just like them!"

Do you have children? It's been ages since I've heard a little kid say they wanted to be President. But they do sometimes. They'd never ask what party they were though, children don't really know or understand the republican vs democratic stand points. Especially since they (the parties) have their extremists and then the loosy gooseys in the middle that pick and choose which things they like from both parties. (it makes it difficult for a nice and easy definition).

Either way, I'd rather my daughter want to be the President, than a pregnant teen drop out trying to become famous by being a reality tv star. Maybe I just have high expectations for my children, but I want them to succeed in life and have dreams that will take them as high as they can go.

"Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great.” - Mark Twain

Whether Obama has the answers. Whether he can fix the state of the economy or healthcare - I don't know. But, I do know that he is this nation's first black President and in a country with continued racism and discrimination, it was quite a great feat to achieve that position. I have to give kudos where kudos are due.

Edited September 8, 2009 by MNCouple

[Joseph & Ana 0]

You're right. They'll only think like that in 2013 when Sarah Palin gives the speech.

[MNCouple 3]

You're right. They'll only think like that in 2013 when Sarah Palin gives the speech.

I only give this a 3 out of 10 on the trolling & flamage meter. You may want to brush up a little bit before the next round.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

You're right. They'll only think like that in 2013 when Sarah Palin gives the speech.

Funny. In two ways. First the most obvious: President Sarah Palin? :rofl: Second, Reagan addressed the nation's students as did George H. W. Bush and there was nobody making ridiculous suggestions about the President wanting to indoctrinate the students with Republican propaganda.

[Joseph & Ana 0]

You're right. They'll only think like that in 2013 when Sarah Palin gives the speech.

Funny. In two ways. First the most obvious: President Sarah Palin? :rofl: Second, Reagan addressed the nation's students as did George H. W. Bush and there was nobody making ridiculous suggestions about the President wanting to indoctrinate the students with Republican propaganda.

They never gave a nationwide public school address. Check your facts. This is unprecedented. Giving a speech at a school you're visiting, and what Obama is doing, is very different.

Yeah you're right, it backfired. Usually the very mention of Sarah Palin starts the foaming at the mouth. Of course, it hasn't been given enough time.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

So its unprecented (is this the root of your criticism?) - where's the harm in it?

So more kids are kids are going to hear it, so what?

Its a speech - people will take from it what they want (or not). There isn't really a lot else to say really...

Edited September 8, 2009 by Private Pike

[natty bumppo 297]

"Mommy, I heard a great speech from the president! It makes me want to be president too! Mommy, what party is that GREAT man from?"

"He's a democrat"

"Wow, mommy, democrats are the greatest people on earth! I want to be just like them!"

Do you have children? It's been ages since I've heard a little kid say they wanted to be President. But they do sometimes. They'd never ask what party they were though, children don't really know or understand the republican vs democratic stand points. Especially since they (the parties) have their extremists and then the loosy gooseys in the middle that pick and choose which things they like from both parties. (it makes it difficult for a nice and easy definition).

Either way, I'd rather my daughter want to be the President, than a pregnant teen drop out trying to become famous by being a reality tv star. Maybe I just have high expectations for my children, but I want them to succeed in life and have dreams that will take them as high as they can go.

"Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

Whether Obama has the answers. Whether he can fix the state of the economy or healthcare - I don't know. But, I do know that he is this nation's first black President and in a country with continued racism and discrimination, it was quite a great feat to achieve that position. I have to give kudos where kudos are due.

didn't you forget to use the correct descriptive/ divisive wording ... african american