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    Looks ok to me. I dont understand the fuss.

    Better than "just say NO" and "a thousand points of light".
    Sep 07 05:55 PM | Link | Reply
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    I could not agree more. You have to wonder what the town hall crazies are smoking


    On Sep 07 05:55 PM DVW wrote:

    > Looks ok to me. I dont understand the fuss.
    >
    > Better than "just say NO" and "a thousand points of light".
    Sep 07 06:03 PM | Link | Reply
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    This quote from a townhall crazy summarizes all I think of them:

    "I don't want socialized Medicine! I don't want my country to be like Russia! And don't you dare TOUCH MY MEDICARE!!!!"
    Sep 07 06:21 PM | Link | Reply
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    This speech is probably not the original speech he intended to give.

    The issue isn't the speech; its his creepy every-day-on-TV appearances, far-left appointments, and continuous dissembling about issues. About one-half of the population don't trust him, and don't want him inserting himself into their kids' lives. The original planned curriculum, complete with "write a letter to yourself on how you can serve President Obama" didn't help either, with its similarity to old style Communist self-criticism sessions.

    The words in the speech as released are harmless. But, it is a mistake to look only at them and ask what the fuss was.
    Sep 07 07:45 PM | Link | Reply
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    Mike Rozeff puts the case against quite well.

    www.lewrockwell.com/ro...

    It's the precedent of bringing politics into classrooms that could open a can of worms. All organizations know that "You've got to catch 'em young....."
    Sep 07 08:18 PM | Link | Reply
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    If you're worried about the kids, then do something worthwhile like lobby to have no child left behind reversed! That law has done immense damage to our kids, so why no protest on that? Spend your time changing things that actually matter.

    I have enough control in the education of my children that no politician's errant remarks are going to damage them.

    Mike Rozeff's 11 points are baseless. He doesnt back up any of his points with logic. It's just personal opinion and rambling.

    Yes, what is the fuss? Other presidents have addressed the kids, so have governors, senators, mayors and countless politicians at the local level. Our kids idolize sports figures that have absolutely no redeeming value. So?

    I am no fan of Obama but I really dont feel threatened at all for him to tell my kids to stay in school. I dont drink the Kool-aid but choose to think for myself and develop my own opinions, not regurgitate others designed for me.

    This grass roots objection is just more partisan tomfoolery designed to distract us from the two party system raping our country, which has been going on since Roosevelt. Just as with the contrived stock market rally, you're being played my friend.
    Sep 07 08:36 PM | Link | Reply
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    There is nothing political in this speech, if Bush had given it we would all be applauding his wisdom. The racists and wingnuts are jumping at shadows. You are not fooling anyone but yourselves.
    Sep 07 08:57 PM | Link | Reply
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    [And no matter what grade you’re in, some of you are probably wishing it were still summer, and you could’ve stayed in bed just a little longer this morning.]

    Oh, please please President 0bama, show me that Government TEAT I can suck on from cradle to grave.

    I can't even find it, Mr President. Please, SHOW ME THE TEAT.

    Regards,
    Little Johnny,
    A retired USAF General
    Sep 07 09:19 PM | Link | Reply
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    Reagan gave the same kind of speech in 1985. Bush 41 gave the same kind of speech in 1991. Notice something??? Reagan was well into his 4th year in office. Bush well into his second year.

    Obama is still in campaign mode because, let's face it, he campaigns better than he governs.

    I see nothing objectionable in Obama's speech, although the line near the end about how "I" (Obama) am working to fix your schools and give you books and computers etc etc is a bit in keeping with his inflated ego. The criticism I have is in the suggested curriculum the Dept of Education is supplying along with this speech. That's where a lot of conservatives have problems with the whole thing.
    It tends to focus on service to Obama rather than an obligation to the nation itself.
    Sep 07 09:23 PM | Link | Reply
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    The speech is, or seems, innocuous. It was the over-reaching by DOE, added to the worshipful nonsense that surrounded it that got people's dander up. The "I will serve Obama" video is absurd, political garbage, and has/had no place in the whole thing.

    If they weren't trying to take over the rest of the nation, maybe folks wouldn't be so skeptical about their protestations of innocence.
    Sep 07 09:34 PM | Link | Reply
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    I STILL CAN'T FIND THAT GOVERNMENT TEAT PRESIDENT 0BAMA.

    HALP ME. HALP ME. I AM LOST WITHOUT THE TEAT, JUST LIKE THEM POLAR BEARS ON THE MELTING GLACIERS.

    HALP US, PRESIDENT 0BAMA.
    Sep 07 09:34 PM | Link | Reply
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    Tragically, the level of political discourse in this country has deteriorated significantly. Everyone's motives are suspect, angry confrontation is the order of the day. Self-serving politicians and the ratings driven media promote this environment because the average Joe responds to it. I leave it to the reader to decide where the average Joe's political affiations lie.
    Sep 07 09:49 PM | Link | Reply
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    Of course you refuse the government teat of your military service pension and PX privileges - right?


    On Sep 07 09:19 PM spald_fr wrote:

    > [And no matter what grade you’re in, some of you are probably wishing
    > it were still summer, and you could’ve stayed in bed just a little
    > longer this morning.]
    >
    > Oh, please please President 0bama, show me that Government TEAT I
    > can suck on from cradle to grave.
    >
    > I can't even find it, Mr President. Please, SHOW ME THE TEAT.<br/>
    >
    > Regards,
    > Little Johnny,
    > A retired USAF General
    Sep 07 10:20 PM | Link | Reply
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    HALP US, PRESIDENT 0BAMA.

    Mr Cool has tragically proven UNCOOL. The only truckers for "keep truickin" are union thugs thug that will kill grandma before the union benefits and PENSIONS are lost.

    Look to California: The cops and the state police and teachers are BLEEDING the taxpayer dry.

    I leave it to the reader to decide where the average Joe's pocketbook is picked and why.

    I am such a smart, caring fool.

    Mr Cool [keep truckin']
    Sep 07 10:28 PM | Link | Reply
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    People that stand the distinct possibility of catching a bullet or worse for Uncle Sam have EARNED their military service pension. "I" is found 56 times in the The Glorious Leaders indoctrination, oops I mean speech.
    Sep 07 10:30 PM | Link | Reply
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    I'm surprised by the comments on this, but being a Canadian who admires Americans, I'll not interfere in your internal politics!! One comment is that I always found the schools in Canada full of politics - most of my teachers were in the 20's and 30's and were very good at spreading their beliefs. I assume the same in US of A. Maybe the issue is the introduction of the 'other sides view' into the classroom?
    Sep 07 10:40 PM | Link | Reply
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    On Sep 07 10:20 PM anarchist wrote:
    >>> Of course you refuse the government teat of your military service pension and PX privileges - right?<<<

    You little mean puke.

    I have donated ALL of my military privileges to those who are in need. I have never made one cent on my service but I have killed many in defense of this country.

    Call me out for murder, not greed, you little insignificant sh*t.
    Sep 07 10:45 PM | Link | Reply
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    As a foreigner I won't comment on the fuss about in classroom politics. As a former student, I'm surprised that people believe there is no politics in school. I can remember many teachers in their 20's and 30's with their 70's revolutionary ideas. Maybe its not politics that is the issue but in the inclusion 'of the other sides voice'.
    Sep 07 10:45 PM | Link | Reply
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    It's Mr. Natural, Spald, and you've proven my point.
    Sep 07 10:49 PM | Link | Reply
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    No, Crumb, you have not.

    My name is Rozuli (the Slayer of Moons) and I shall prove my point when I wish; we are just drawing the stupid ones out.
    Sep 07 11:02 PM | Link | Reply
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    > My name is Rozuli (the Slayer of Moons) and I shall prove my point
    > when I wish; we are just drawing the stupid ones out.

    Are you drunk, right now? Because...you sound pretty drunk.

    Just sayin'....
    Sep 08 12:14 AM | Link | Reply
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    Yes, Rozuli has slayed a few Martians.
    Sep 08 07:20 PM | Link | Reply
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    On Sep 08 12:14 AM D_Virginia wrote:
    > > My name is Rozuli (the Slayer of Moons) and I shall prove my point

    Look up your posts and then mine. I have testosterone and I (think) you have a very small vagina.

    Just sayin' . . .
    Sep 08 08:32 PM | Link | Reply
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