Speech to SchoolsPosted Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 7:26 AM
Like alot of people, I was very concerned when I heard that the President was going to speak to children in all the schools. I listened to the outrage and fear of indoctrination. However, I took a deep breathe and decided to wait for the speech to be posted and read it for myself.
"At the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world," Obama said. "And none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities." He talks about being raised by a single mom who insisted that he study and taught him herself at 4:30am. He didn't want to be awake early or do any homework, but now he can appreciate what his mother did for him. He tells the kids about several examples of students who faced adversity and how they didn't give up. He urges them to take responcibility for their education. I couldn't find a thing that would concern me. If he sticks to the proposed speech, then I see nothing wrong with it. Matter-of-fact, it is a really good speech. And the after-speech paper that the teachers are urged to assign has been revised to ask the kids what their goals are. Though I have not been a supporter of Obama and I still oppose his healthcare plan, overspending and gov't control that could enslave those very kids he is speaking to in their future, I have to be fair and state that his speech is good and not too different from other President's speeches to kids. Once again, good Americans have made a difference. When people spoke out and voiced their concerns about his speech and the questions from the Dept. of Education. Parents said that they will not let their kids listen to propaganda and pleas from the President to get the children of our nation on his side, therefore hoping the kids will sway their parents. If that is what was in the original speech, we'll never know. What I do know is that when enough people speak out against something, Washington DC does listen and revise their plan. That is another victory for Americans. Another strong example that we can make a difference when we stand together and make our voices heard. (time 6:25am) Comments Showing most recent comments first [Show in chronological order instead] |
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No, as a Marine in the 60's, I was busy fighting somebody ELSE's fight over in Vietnam, just as my own daughter is doing today in Afghanistan, while LBJ was telling the homefolks "I will not send American boys to be doin' the job them Asian boys ought to be a-doin' for themselves."
A government that remembers that IT works for the PEOPLE, and not the other way around, should never have NEED of any machineguns on its lawn.
There is a very popular bumper sticker sold at gunshows that says........"Fear the government that fears your guns."
I can't recall a time in history where an HONEST government was revolted on by its citizen.
I can empathize with your fears MsMarylin, but let me asssure you, if it DOES come down to an all-out revolt in this country, this government will have earned it.
If you read our Declaration of Independence, it's our DUTY as Americans to take it back---------------read it yourself...............and to be fair to Obama, it's been overdue long before HIS regime.
But Obama has pushed for so much, so quickly and so socialistic, everybody's just now waking up with a vengeance. They're started READING what our founders laid out for us instead of concentrating on video games, and they're coming unglued now.
Fact is, the people in this country should have been "tuned-in" a couple of decades ago............but, better late than NEVER, as they say.
People like me were a hard minority back then, but I saw over 100.000 of my "brothers and sisters" out there in D.C. this past Saturday, and millions more prior to that. It ain't just "me and Bouncer now", and Washington knows it.
Van Jones and ACORN are just the beginning. This is OUR country....and YOUR country too, MsMarylin, and we all deserve better than we're getting. Constitution SAYS so. Read it.
My fear experience was right here in the states back in the 60's, and I think there are other ways to make yourself heard ! You being a Marine you must know what I am talking about what took place back then. We had machine guns set up on the White House lawn
I've already done it once, and don't relish the idea of having to do it again at my age now, but this time, it's OUR freedom at stake, not some other country's.
Not as lean, but just as mean and still a Marine, and I know what's required if the whistle blows.
What EVERYONE needs to understand, is that it's for US this time.
LoL ! Concealed News Network ....... I can't remember which program I heard that number kicked around !
And if the fear and angry citizens don't see eye to eye back fire's while taking our country back then what?
I don't think I want to live in fear arming myself again!
What has he done for this country? He has awakened the people, gotten them to see and think for themselves. If you think there were only 60,000 people in Washington, you must have your tv tuned to the Concealled News Network.
I'll bet they aren't giving this TRIPLE ACORN sting much coverage, either.
If Americans continue to band together, boot the bad guys out and re-install our Constitution, Glenn Beck will probably be credited with being instrumental in SAVING this country.................that's what he's done.
You are wrong I watched some of the news reports on the news about the march on Washington where 60,000 people showed up ! I used to live there seen lots of protesting including Martin Luther King's march
So of the talk show hosts who do you like better?
Glenn Beck
Keith Olbermann
Rachel Maddow
So what do they do for our country?
Apparently you had your TV turned off..or turned to one of the news shows that DIDN'T show what happened in Washington on Saturday. I guess you could say he is an instigator in getting people to question their government.
Here's what I have learned about Beck so far........
He was born in Washington State. Raised catholic faith.
Married had 2 children and later Divorced
Remarried again to his present wife and has 2 kids by her and is now Mormon faith.
Is a recovering alcoholic and was addicted to drugs
He's a Television & talk radio personality .... of coarse I already knew that..... He's written a few books.
What I am still trying to find out is what organizations did or does belong to? What charities he has contributed to and did he serve our country? What makes him important say as to compared to others? Lot's of people write books and are Television and talk radio hosts......
Now I know your probably going to say its no ones business what organization he belongs or belonged to and what charities he donated to, but I believe if he is in the public eye than there should be something out there about this?
What has he done for our Country?
Hmmm...after looking through 3 pages of google search all I could find was left wing hate speech about Beck. I guess you could say if they haven't fogiven him then they are hypocrites for taking the money he has raised for their families. God forbid anyone would be able to print something GOOD about Beck. But, alas, if you're left wing liberal radical it's easier to get your thoughts published on the web. Those of us who are the core of the RWE movement are denounced as nazis. Forget about talking about how great this country is or that the constitution is a valid document and should be followed. Help us if people like Bazooka and I feel free to express several of the freedoms guaranteed us by that same constitution such as speech, the right to bear arms and the pursuit of happiness. Don't take into account that the same document says we can't be taxed without representation.
There's a good thing to bring up. How many of you actually feel the people in congress are ACTUALLY representing us, or are they representing their own interests or worse just following the herd by voting down their party line? So if they aren't representing us, should we have to pay for all the pork barrel ear marks they write into the laws the don't read before they pass? Why should we pay BILLIONS of taxes so they can give it to people who uses it to support criminal actions i.e. ACORN.
Bazooka is right MsM. Go to Walmart and buy Becks book, even better I'll loan you a copy. If that doesn't appeal to you then go find one of several books that have been published by DEMOCRATS that actually bash Obama and his gang of thieves. Dick Morris's book is very eye opening.
If you want to read something USEFUL, MsMarylin, go up to wallyWorld and pick up a copy of Beck's book "Common Sense."
Thanks mhbouncer I will look for more info on Beck. Could you help me find the story where it say's that the 911 victims family's forgave him? I can't seem to find it maybe I am not looking in the right places !
Msm, Go out and research a little more on Glenn Beck. If you need help just ask Dave...he seems to have alot of links to great information. The very families that Beck spoke about have forgiven him. I don't think he needs or does he care if you forgive him or not. Takes a bigger person to admit they are wrong and make amends.
So what does Glen Beck do for our country that makes him important and great? What was it he said about the 911 victims? Did I hear any common sense and values in that little speech he gave? Oh but he has been forgiven !
Actually, being on the left, she has MORE of a right to speak her mind than we do, Kim....................didn't you hear Princess Pelosi?
We're all just a bunch of trouble-makers and Nazis!
Ms Marylyn, you have a right to your opinions as well as everyone else. However, I don't think that a man who speaks of common sense and the core values that most of us grew up on is an old wind bag. Because the term 'wind bag" kinda means B.S. I thought you were for things like honesty, charity, reverence, hope, sincerity, moderation, diligence, courage, and responsibility. I am almost sure that these are the very values that you have taught all of the children that you rescued and those you brought into the world. Glenn Beck talks about family and the common sense of Thomas Jefferson and Paine. He talks about the Constitution. So if he is a wind bag that would mean that commen sense and values are BS. I just can't see you thinking that. So maybe before you make a judgement of someone, you could listen to what they talk about. My impression of you is certainly not how you sounded with that comment. But that's my opinion.
Hey Bouncer........Obama boogied-out to Minnesota today during the march on Washington.
The guy's a little smarter than I thought he was!
Nope, Beck is still just as passionate about this country as he ever was. His 9/12 project was begun to bring AMERICANS around to the way we felt after the 9/11 murders. A sense of being AMERICAN, not democrat, not republican, black, white, yellow, whatever.THere was a sense of pride in being American that has been lost and he's trying to help people find it again.
Back on point with speeches, did anyone listen to the radio address given by Obama today. The part where he tells us it's time to put country over party? Is he actually listening to the people out in front of his house today? Are ALL of these people republicans? Then later in his campaign rally...ooops it was a healthcare speech...he said, "They can't stop us, let's get this done!" Which "Us" is he talking about..is he talking about the Republicans in congress, the fact that they don't hold the numbers to stop any legislation? So wouldn't that be putting PARTY over COUNTRY? And the rhetoric continues!
So Since Beck has found God has he toned it down?
He is one example that I wouldn't want my children to listen to...........and you think Obama speaking to our children was such a bad idea !
Beck is nothing but an old wind bag. lol !
Umm Dave, two of the links lead to the same page and the other gives me a 404 error. Anyways..so we go back a few years when Beck worked for the Communist News Network and made a comment. Beck moves on with his life, recovers from alcoholism, who wouldn't be if you worked at CNN, finds god and sees that his comments were in error. Glenn Beck makes amends with those families he hurt and now champions several charities that support those very same families. I guess it takes a bigger man to admit his failings and change his life than it does to find fault in those you dont' like and call them names like NAZIS!
Good gosh! Do you know how disappointing it is to see the same rehash of a moot point months after the furor generated by self serving talk show hosts?!
Please fact check these articles on your own, please!
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/...
OR
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/...
OR
http://www.factcheck.org/2009/06/acorn-a...
mhbouncer I know what you mean... I grew up in a town in Wisconsin and the police department was corrupt. The chief of police owned one of those famous HOUSES and occasionally he would arrest the madame so no one was suspicious. When my brother and I were teens we used to sit outside one of those houses and wow gee what a surprise when we seen our neighbor come out. lol!
That same neighbor I babysat his kids and the oldest boy had a early morning paper route. One morning he never returned home. They found him later that day laying in a ditch dead. His murder is still unsolved and I always believe our corrupt police department had something to do with it. Maybe he seen something he shouldn't have!
So Bazoo where is Glen Beck? I heard on tv today that back in 2005 he had some pretty bad remarks about the victims family's of 911. He said he hated 10 of them or something like that.
No, I'm not blaming Obama for not having prayer in school. Had McCain won the election, I wouldn't want HIM talking politics with our kids either-------which WAS the original intent, before Obama had to change the speech.
Same with Obama, MsMarylin........he TOO knew what was entailed when he went after the Number One job.
No........my "having so much to say" is nothing more than saying what so many OTHERS think, but are reluctant to speak out.
Well well............ACORN has now been SEVERED from the U.S. census bureau. If you want to know why, turn on FOX.............because you'll NEVER hear it on NBC, who's only function in life is to make Obama look as good as they can.
In my entire life, I've never seen so many, get so fooled, by so few.
I agree Twil, the speech given was quite benign. It's the speech that he was going to give orginally that I had problems with. The one given was highly edited before he gave it to the children.
Hey Msm....I gave up being a cop because I got very tired of the politcal BS. I was told once that a particualr sheriff in a particular county could commit a crime but the POST council wouldn't take away his certification because as a elected official he would still be sheriff until voted out. There is very little integrity left in law enforcement in this state. I held myself to a higher standard and knew when to get out. Without naming names or towns, just look around and wonder how much goes on that you don't know about.
The phrase, "it takes a village...." is not meant to be construed that every adult in the village has input on raising the child. I think certain people know this but choose to be ignorant and need something to voice their disapproval about. Knitpicking it when you knew what it really meant is weak.
The speech did not have anything that would not have been said by another president. People like to complain. I am sure that certain people that post here would complain even if they won the lottery. They have to see the inherent problem in everything. Usually that means that they think the same of themselves.
So Bazoo your now playing the blame game and blaming Obama for not having prayer in our schools?
As far as the cop goes did he know what his job would entail when he decided to be one? I think he is big enough to speak for himself and doesn't need you to do the talking about his job !
Bazoo I think you just love to be heard because you have so much to say !
And neither did the kids in my grand daughter's class, because they didn't show it.
Like I said the other day............if God isn't allowed in school anymore, this government isn't welcome either.
If they don't pledge allegiance to our flag, I don't want them giving allegiance to a socialist.
I can't speak for Bouncer on this, because I don't know his particular situation..........but what I DO know...................
If I had been a cop that had to duck and dodge the bullets of the bad guys year-after-year, then have to continue watching these liberal lawyers and judges letting them walk right bak onto the streets.........
If I had to risk my neck daily, so that drug pushers and child perverts could just wiggle through this system while nobody really speaks for the victims.......
If I had to keep arresting the same drunk drivers who SHOULD have been LOCKED UP by now......
If I had to endure the media's "police brutality" every time I had to come down on some slime who threatened me with a weapon......
I'd probably have quit too.
It does take Parents who care and then there is some that don't take care of their children and so that village helps.
I find no fault with our president talking to school children. With the drop out rate that's going on these days I say if his speech will make a difference and keep kids focused on getting their education and staying in school I am all for that.
You are very narrow minded if you think people that hand their kids over to some one else to raise are all idiots ! There are many different reason's some kids aren't being raised by their parents. A parents death or health issue.
That's great you were a cop for 14 yrs. Why didn't you stay with it?
My husband and I were a foster home for those neglected and some abused kids that were taken away from their family, some through the state and some we took in on our own. We don't do it anymore because of our age and don't have the patience any more.
I don't think you listened to his speech !
It doesn't take a village to raise a child..It takes PARENTS that CARE. People who turn thier children over to other people to raise are just plain idiots. Schools are for education period. Not for indoctrination or for raising my child. My children learn their values from HOME. To believe in god and the constitution. To believe that the government works FOR THEM. Teachers that tell children to call Health and Welfare if they get spanked for being bad need to go. Now don't go off on me about child abuse. I was a cop for 14 years and have seen true abuse. A child that gets a hand across their little behind becomes an adult who knows right from wrong and the punishement for misbehaving. I've seen too many welfare case where the parents won't touch their children and in a lot of cases these children are the ones I see over and over again in court because they don't have a standard to measure their behavior.
Keep your village and I will raise my children MYSELF....to know right from wrong and know when the government is leading them down the wrong path.
His plan will cost "900 billion dollars, but won't grow the deficit by one dime".
How is that done? What's he gonna do, buy a fistful of tickets and hope to win the lottery?
You must of been in another room when he was talking about how he was going to get the money to pay for the health plan or it was over your head !
Well Skeeter, that's because there are so many out there who've grown up with the "mommy and daddy" voting syndrome"....ie: if you come from a family of Democrats or Republicans, that's OBVIOUSLY the right thing to do.........from now until the day you die. "Don't question, and never vote aginst the party....no matter what, or no matter who."
"Above all, don't think for yourself. The media has already done the homework for you, and they can be trusted. LISTEN to your party's candidate....if it feels good, it IS! (Don't BOTHER to check his past VOTING record on the issues----whatever he SAYS is good enough)."
This is a prime reason things are the way they are. Last night.....as the cameras panned over the assembly from time to time, did you notice how many OLD politicians were in there? Looked like Bingo Night in Rapid City!
This is not a slap against the elderly, as I myself am a senior citizen now, but these guys didn't just enter politics......a lot of them have BEEN in there for 30 and 40 years, and while they may understand the ways of Washington, they no longer comprehend the will of the voters who put them into office. These townhalls and protests all across this country are proof of that. And just wait until Saturday, when they are all outside the White House.
Obama will probably just "yawn" like Dave Thomas did the other day, but he won't find it amusing next year at the mid-term elections, and it'll be too late. Unless everybody in this country is doing drugs, he'll be out the door HIMSELF in 2012, Biden and Pelosi WITH him!
It's no secret that I don't like Obama, but if it'll make a few of you out there feel better, I didn't like Bush either, nor did I support him, opting instead to go with 2 third party candidates who were better than Bush, Kerry or Gore.
Wasted vote? If there are three guys running, and you vote for the best one, it's never a wasted vote. A "wasted vote" is when you vote for someone who's qualifications mount to no more than "He's in OUR party"..............or worse, you don't vote at all.
All that applause last night reminded me of a bunch of trained seals...........the "canned laughter" they use to make sitcoms sound funnier than they actually are. And of course, they just HAD to do the little cameo spotlights on Pelosi, Feinstein, Schumer, Napolitano, Holder, etc. It took great restraint to keep from hurling something through the television.
I was disappointed in the Republican side as well. They've offered plans of their own, but don't get listened to, they haven't been included in a myriad of things on the Hill, yet Obama tells everyone that the GOP needs to participate, all the while Pelosi slams the door on them. I'm ashamed of every Republican who showed up last night. I'd have either NOT shown up.......or at the very least, ALL get up together and walk out during the middle of one of his lies.
I mean........since they aren't included ANYWAY.....................
His plan will cost "900 billion dollars, but won't grow the deficit by one dime".
How is that done? What's he gonna do, buy a fistful of tickets and hope to win the lottery?
And notice he DIDN'T mention the fines up to $3,800 if you DON'T have your own insurance. If a guy couldn't afford his own, how the hell could he pay a 3-grand fine, then STILL have to buy insurance?
He conveniently mentioned the trillion dollar debt he "inherited" from Bush ("clap-clap-clap"), but offered no explanation of the NINE trillion he's turned it into SINCE then, nor the TWELVE trillion ceiling he's asking for now.
Yeah, that was wonderful last night. It was a modern day sitcom in itself, complete with canned laughter.
And I'm still ticked off at the Republicans for even showing up to that freak show.
Honestly, we must continue to raise our voices against this healthcare plan. However, I truly believe that Obama and his crooks are doing themselves in quite nicely without our help. And rightly so, because we know that what they are trying to do will not work and the American people have become active and alive. The Dems are falling fast along with the approval rating of their man. There will be no need to take up arms because they will do themselves in. What I am very pleased about this whole administration is that it has brought millions of people out of their own lives and caused them to start really paying attention. For far too long, and I include myself here, we have not been watchful because we were so tied up in our own lives. The crisis of this country has done exactly what it should have done. Wake us up. For that, I am grateful to Obama and the liberals. God bless them! (time-6:43am)
I think the speech was rather benign. Certain people will agree to anything he does and says. It matters not what it is, they have to agree and give impassioned rhetoric. Not willing to think about it logically or from another perspective. Oh well not everyone can be that way.
I think he was primarily responding as a surgeon, wasn't he?
No congressman really speaks for his party. McCain is a registered Republican, but I guarentee you, that "RINO" doesn't speak for me.
When I lived in Arizona, I used to shoot at the local range with a Democrat who had no use for Ted Kennedy or John Kerry. (Of course, my Democrat buddy Don, was also a gun owner)!
From what I can learn of the lefties and the FAR lefties, it appears that even OBAMA doesn't speak for all of HIS Democrats either!
There were an awful lot of holes in that speech this evening, including two things I found particularly annoying.
He makes mention of the trillion dollar debt he "inherited" but offered no explanation of the 4-5 trillion he's has since turned it into.
He also alluded to the Republicans not working with him, but never mentioned the meetings they have shut the Republicans OUT of. They haven't listened nor included them.....so, by all means, let 'em "go it alone." They can explain it to the voters next year when they have no one to point fingers out.
To be sure, the Republicans are smartly being cautious, and rightly so (no pun intended). When there is THIS much at stake, so much money, so much debt, attempted government takeovers and dismantling of our freedoms one by one,......you NEED to be careful about what you put your "fingerprints" on. The voters are finally waking up and WATCHING now.
Come election time, they WILL remember WHO voted for WHAT. They haven't done that so much in the past, but they are now!
Even a goodly number of Democratic Senators and Congressmen are finally hearing the voices of those who cast the ballots, and are not going to commit political suicide by siding with the "Annointed One." They are so divided right now, all the RIGHT has to do is STAY OUT OF IT.
Off subject, but it concerns the President's most recent address to Congress. I'm disappointed that Rep. Charles Boustany (R) Lousiana, has provided no way for citizens, other than those in his district, to send him an e-mail through his website. If the guy doesn't want to respond to anyone outside his district, what makes him qualified to respond for Republicans across the nation?!
It already HAS.............last November.
Obama says
"I expect great things from each of you. So don't let us down -- don't let your family or your country or yourself down"
What he didnt say is that the country will probably let down the kids.....
Democrats weren't very happy about the first George Bush speaking to our children. Guess it's that Republican Democrat mentality that goes on between the two parties
The village would be whoever you associate with that you think would be instrumental in teaching or looking after your children. My village when I was raising kids included family,friends, neighbors, my children's friends parents,teacher's, the Dr's I took them too. There were times I knew what my kids were up to before they even came home... lol !
And as I got older and had to raise my Grandson I was happy to have that village helping me. He turned out a fine young man and is now 21.
The speech was relatively benign. Certain people will object to anything he does and says. It matters not what it is, they have to complain and give impassioned rhetoric. Not willing to think about it logically or from another perspective. Oh well not everyone can be that way.
I personally think President Bush was not broadcast to the schools in the same manner as number 44 was. Number 44 has a history that is disturbing to me. Also I could trust the first President Bush a little. Number 44 not at all. As far as my God and I, it probably isn't anyone's business unless I bring it up to them. Still no word on what the village is. Of course teachers are a very big part of development. I don't thinking peers are in the true definition of what a village is. I remember Hillary saying part of a village was lawyers who would help kids sue their parents.
I don't care WHAT Obama's message is/was..............
If GOD isn't allowed in our schools anymore, I don't want the GOVERNMENT in there either!
Especially THIS one!
So Bazoo do you remember why Prayer was taken out of school? Who was the cause of that? It sure wasn't Obama ! Oh and The first George Bush spoke to our children in school ..hmmmmm let me see he was our President and GOVERNMENT when he spoke to the children in school but thats ok? because he's a Republican! He's boy Jr read to the children but thats ok to because he was our leader. HA HA ! I wonder how many words he stumbled over while reading........
Skeeter you must be telling me you home schooled your children and Grandchildren? And did you send them to church or would that be somebody else teaching them about God and not you ?
My intention for writing this blog was to be fair and balanced. Not my slogan but borrowed from FOX News. I would have opted out my kids if there was anything in his message that I felt was inappropriate. However, I also thought it was a great opportunity for my kids to view him and perhaps start asking questions that I could answer. I asked my daughter what she thought of the speech and she shrugged her shoulders. I asked if he said anything that meant anything to her and she replied, "Not really. I don't care what he had to say cause I don't like him." Of course, she spoke in her usual teenager-attitude while keeping her eyes on the TV. Well, she's only 13! What did I expect? However, I know that in the future, as she always does, suddenly out of the blue, she will ask a question out of curiousity. As far as the phrase it takes a village to raise a child. As much as we would like to think that we raise our kids, the fact remains that once they reach the teen years, their life questions more often than not, are asked of their peers. And if we are lucky, there will be an adult mentor, teacher or not, who will come into their life and they will trust them with questions that they won't ask their parents. That is always my hope that a good adult influence will be part of their growing-up. I had a few good teachers who inspired me and I pray always that there will be a few for my kids. That is why we must be ever-watchful of who is in our kid's lives. (Time 6:28am)
Guess all those home schooled kids aren't doing so well. I need a list of who is in that village I always hear about. Lawyers, taxers, illegal's, predators, drugged, crooked politicians, and thieves. I have no problem with teachers as my mother was a teacher as well as my sister and uncles. I have a problem with people telling me I need a village. I'll decide what I need to do to raise my family, not someone else. If someone needs a village that's their problem.
It takes more then family's to educate our children that's why we have schools and those teacher's are helping raise our children by teaching them subjects they don't get from their family's. Thank goodness I had more then family help me with my children and Grandchildren
Veterans Health care >>> What you think he said wasn't true
http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/vet...
And you may remember in one of his debates with McCain, Obama HIMSELF told us to judge him by those he surrounds himself with.
HE said that!
Seems to me he didn't say anything he truly believes in for our country. Look at what he does, not what he says. This guy is doing his best to ruin the future of my kids and grand kids with his tax and spend policy, his world policy of going around the globe and bowing and apologizing. His czar mentality, his supreme court nominee, his view of our military(buy your own health insurance if shot in war)his position on the right to own a gun and a barrel more of crap .Forgot his stanch on infanticide. He needs to stay away from my kids and grand kids.As far as I can tell he is one good liar. I think it takes a family to raise a family, not a village. Sounds like something Hillary would write.
Which village? The one in Kenya?
And what's the message?...........if you've got the media in your pocket and enough ACORN help out there registering and counting, you TOO can grow up to be president?
There is NO comparison between JFK and Obama. John Kennedy fully UNDERSTOOD freedom and liberty because he FOUGHT for it in World War II. As "Commander-in-Chief", JFK was once a COMMANDER himself, and a courageous one.
Obama and his staff are giving it away. I don't care WHAT his intentions might be, This SOCIALIST president should NOT have been given access to our kids. A "president" who does NOT respect our Constitution, is NOT a leader for our kids to look up to, no matter WHAT the pretense.
I am a retired special ed. teacher/administrator who was a high-schooler listening in class the day President Kennedy called on the citizenry to "Ask not what your country can do for you; Ask what you can do for your country." That statement has pervaded my life choices to this day, as it did for most in my generation.
Throughout my career, I also emphasized the concept of personal responsibility to my students. Even those who had numerous disadvantages--learning problems, economic pressures, conflicting/negative influences--had more ABILITIES than disabilities. My task was to help students identify their resources while realistically accepting their limitations (without giving those more weight than they deserve). Successful people capitalize on their strengths and minimize their weaknesses.
When I would give my students end-of-the-year tests they would show (often dramatic) improvement. I would discuss the results with them then ask "Who is responsible for this improvement?" They would acknowledge parents, teachers, specific learning tools, etc,. but then they would finally come down to "I AM!" Right! If that student had not made the effort to use the human and material resources offered, even the best are ineffective.
An interesting thing happens when people take responsibility for their actions: They suddenly realize that they also get to take CREDIT for their successes. They make the essential link between their own choices and the outcomes--no longer is life dictated by fickle "fate". They recognize that they possess the power to determine the course of their lives in spite of whatever obstacles confront them.
The challenge to rise to personal excellence, directly addressed to our youth, has the potential to inspire this generation to use their opportunities not only for a satisfying personal life but one essential to humanity as a whole. Well-educated students are more able to listen to divergent ideas without feeling obligated to blindly agree with everything any one individual advocates.
Regardless of one's political leanings, President Obama's life story is undeniably an example of how modest circumstances do not preclude exceptional achievement. He has an obligation to use his influence reinforce this message that virtually all students have heard from parents, teachers, and other adults in their lives. I am confident that today's students are capable of understanding the truth in today's address. Obama's statement that if his words "...convince even one student to stay in school" his time (and that of our students) was well-spent.
I am sure there will be some who will knit pick his speech ! It takes a village to raise children and if our President wants to be part of that village I applaud him ! How many others are willing to help make a difference for our children!
Yeah, he CAN make a speech, alright. The guy can sell ice cubes to Eskimos.
As I cannot stand to see or listen to this guy, I won't be watching it, but I have enough friends who WILL, and I'll get an accurate report on it.
Obama is way out of his comfort zone these days. When he took office, he didn't plan on half this country organizing and calling him to task on his screw-ups, corrupt appointes and socialist programs. Because of the townhall meetings, he has a lot of colleagues who are afraid to side with him on this craziness, out of fear of losing their jobs. (Specter will probably lose HIS anyway). And good riddance if he does.
The relentless media attacks on Sarah Palin (which unlike Van Jones, actually WERE "smear" campaigns------------Jones smeared himself), have come back to bite Obama's administration through news agencies that are NOT afraid to show both sides.
Obama and his cohorts don't like being monitored. This isn't Chicago now, it's the entire country, and a lot of people out there are watching.
Best of all, the Republicans (so far, anyway) haven't signed on to any of this crap. If they're smart, they won't. Even BETTER, they've been PURPOSELY left out of some of it.
This will serve exceptionally well in 2010 and 2012, when the liberals have to try to explain to the voters why everything is in the toilet, and they have NOBODY ELSE to blame it on!
I actually hope he DOES say the wrong things to the kids. One more loop in the noose.