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WHAT'S OBAMA DOING?
Started by sandi314 at 2009/09/03 11:50AMLatest post: 2009/09/09 05:19AM, Views: 1571, Replies: 137
sandi314 |
I'm really not into politics so I may be wrong about this. I partially heard Obama was having a broadcast to kids and if you wanted your kid to have no part in it don't send them to school that day. I don't know what it's about, but I agree with a man that called in and said,DID HE FORGET WHAT COUNTRY WE'RE IN? Now the president is specifically broadcasting to kids in school. Another caller said as soon as he was elected he changed. Alot of people that supported him do not anymore. In my opinion, he will not be re-elected. I don't care if it was to Say hi, it didn't belong in the school room. |
daisyjo |
Quote sandi314: I'm really not into politics so I may be wrong about this. I partially heard Obama was having a broadcast to kids and if you wanted your kid to have no part in it don't send them to school that day. I don't know what it's about, but I agree with a man that called in and said,DID HE FORGET WHAT COUNTRY WE'RE IN? Now the president is specifically broadcasting to kids in school. Another caller said as soon as he was elected he changed. Alot of people that supported him do not anymore. In my opinion, he will not be re-elected. I don't care if it was to Say hi, it didn't belong in the school room. Were you watching FOX News(?)? If so, that may be why you are confused. The President is simply taping a Presidential address geared to public school children. It is simply a teaching tool that can be used by educators. The tape is viewed by the children and their teacher's can use the supplied lesson plans or activities. He isn't trying to "convert" anyone or force his opinions on anyone. I believe it is simply a lesson in government, or perhaps a welcome back to school with some "teachable moments" included. From what I understand Glen Beck and others have a problem with it - but they seem to have a problem with almost everything lately. What is wrong with our children listening to a Presidential speech? He is our President after all. Current events, government politics - all part of Social Studies. It is a lot better and more educational than most of the movies they show during classroom time. (When I was young I remember watching Presidential speeches or special news events on a television wheeled into the classroom or auditorium. Why is this so different? Perhaps the children will get involved in what is going on in the world today.) |
wannazach |
Quote daisyjo: Quote sandi314: I'm really not into politics so I may be wrong about this. I partially heard Obama was having a broadcast to kids and if you wanted your kid to have no part in it don't send them to school that day. I don't know what it's about, but I agree with a man that called in and said,DID HE FORGET WHAT COUNTRY WE'RE IN? Now the president is specifically broadcasting to kids in school. Another caller said as soon as he was elected he changed. Alot of people that supported him do not anymore. In my opinion, he will not be re-elected. I don't care if it was to Say hi, it didn't belong in the school room. Were you watching FOX News(?)? If so, that may be why you are confused. The President is simply taping a Presidential address geared to public school children. It is simply a teaching tool that can be used by educators. The tape is viewed by the children and their teacher's can use the supplied lesson plans or activities. He isn't trying to "convert" anyone or force his opinions on anyone. I believe it is simply a lesson in government, or perhaps a welcome back to school with some "teachable moments" included. From what I understand Glen Beck and others have a problem with it - but they seem to have a problem with almost everything lately. What is wrong with our children listening to a Presidential speech? He is our President after all. Current events, government politics - all part of Social Studies. It is a lot better and more educational than most of the movies they show during classroom time. Absolutely true. We had to watch presidental speeches the whole time I was in school. Then we had tests on what we heard. I swear I think Nixon had more speeches than anyone. It seemed like at least once every 3-4 weeks we all had to go to the gym to watch him. We even had to hold mock elections in class. All of this was teaching us all the different branches of government and how they worked. Got to admit it was not as boring to watch it as it was to just read about it in the books. |
puddycat |
Quote sandi314: I'm really not into politics so I may be wrong about this. I partially heard Obama was having a broadcast to kids and if you wanted your kid to have no part in it don't send them to school that day. I don't know what it's about, but I agree with a man that called in and said,DID HE FORGET WHAT COUNTRY WE'RE IN? Now the president is specifically broadcasting to kids in school. Another caller said as soon as he was elected he changed. Alot of people that supported him do not anymore. In my opinion, he will not be re-elected. I don't care if it was to Say hi, it didn't belong in the school room. OH GMAB !!! You said that you "partially heard" this, so the first thing is that you can't believe anything unless you know it is the truth. I have no problem with you not thinking he will be re-elected, because that is a few years from now and we have more concerns now with what is going on in the world. They took religion out of the schools - - now they are going to deprive children of listening to the President of the United States? I am not going to go on with this one - - just too upsetting! And, IMHO - IN MY HUMBLE OPINION - - I don't listen to anything says on Fox News if it has to do with our president! 
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Plot-Twister |
I loved the mock elections! I remember backing Anderson in the 1980 elections. Of course it was middle school and it didn't matter in reality, but our school took it serious and we had rallies and everything. It was cool to know why we liked our particular candidates. |
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wannazach |
In the 70's a kid could not even watch TV in their own home without seeing the political mess of Nixon and Watergate. That trial went on for months. Every single day all day long every channel had the watergate hearings. I think every kid over 5 knew the president had to resign or be impeached even it they didn't know what impeached meant. I know that it sure had me confused. All I knew was that the president had done something really bad and was in deep trouble and because of that I couldn't watch "Gilligans Island" |
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daisyjo |
Quote puddycat: Quote sandi314: I'm really not into politics so I may be wrong about this. I partially heard Obama was having a broadcast to kids and if you wanted your kid to have no part in it don't send them to school that day. I don't know what it's about, but I agree with a man that called in and said,DID HE FORGET WHAT COUNTRY WE'RE IN? Now the president is specifically broadcasting to kids in school. Another caller said as soon as he was elected he changed. Alot of people that supported him do not anymore. In my opinion, he will not be re-elected. I don't care if it was to Say hi, it didn't belong in the school room. OH GMAB !!! You said that you "partially heard" this, so the first thing is that you can't believe anything unless you know it is the truth. I have no problem with you not thinking he will be re-elected, because that is a few years from now and we have more concerns now with what is going on in the world. They took religion out of the schools - - now they are going to deprive children of listening to the President of the United States? I am not going to go on with this one - - just too upsetting! And, IMHO - IN MY HUMBLE OPINION - - I don't listen to anything says on Fox News if it has to do with our president! Things are really getting scary out there. When people ask , "Did the President forget what country he is in?" because the President is speaking to school children? Why weren't the same people asking "What country is President Bush in?" when he lied to take us to war? When no bid contracts were given to Haliburton? When our surplus was turned into a deficit? When we were attacked on President Bush and VP Cheney's watch? |
Longhornsfan79 |
Yes I remember presidential adresses in school but what I dont remember is anyone pledging to be a servant to the president in a video. Demi Moore and Ashton Cutcher made a video that is supposed to be played on the day Obama makes his adress. In the beginning of the video, they speak of volunteering and going green ect ect. That is not what I object to. But towards the end, one actor pledges to serve Obama and Demi and Ashton pledge to be a SERVANT to the president. This type of language should not be pushed upon impressionable young minds. I have provided a link to the video below. |
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Plot-Twister |
Quote Longhornsfan79: Yes I remember presidential adresses in school but what I dont remember is anyone pledging to be a servant to the president in a video. Demi Moore and Ashton Cutcher made a video that is supposed to be played on the day Obama makes his adress. In the beginning of the video, they speak of volunteering and going green ect ect. That is not what I object to. But towards the end, one actor pledges to serve Obama and Demi and Ashton pledge to be a SERVANT to the president. This type of language should not be pushed upon impressionable young minds. I have provided a link to the video below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqcPA1ysSbw Well, I am sorry, and please correct me if I am wrong but don't those in the cabinet etc SERVE at the president's request? I think the right is really going a little nutty over this....could be all of that teabagging. Gets you a little crazy. LMAO OH alright I will apologize for the teabagging comment. I still think it is hysterical....but us liberals have very dirty minds. |
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daisyjo |
Quote Longhornsfan79: Yes I remember presidential adresses in school but what I dont remember is anyone pledging to be a servant to the president in a video. Demi Moore and Ashton Cutcher made a video that is supposed to be played on the day Obama makes his adress. In the beginning of the video, they speak of volunteering and going green ect ect. That is not what I object to. But towards the end, one actor pledges to serve Obama and Demi and Ashton pledge to be a SERVANT to the president. This type of language should not be pushed upon impressionable young minds. I have provided a link to the video below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqcPA1ysSbw Just watched the video. I thought it was great to have so many celebrities pledge things like - helping to end hunger, having responsibility, volunteering, trying to be a great parent, looking after each other, to smile, to laugh and to represent our country with pride. Those are the terrible things in the video? If you listen carefully Demi Moore pledges to be a servant to our President AND OUR COUNTRY. Children need to hear messages like this. I don't see how anyone could have a problem with the video. These same parents probably let their children watch Family Guy, South Park, R-Rated movies etc. Get serious. |
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