Obama Adressing All School Children In Us . Propaganda Or What?

[RabbitMage]

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I think I

you.

Sad isn't it.

As an educator, it's very depressing that there seems to be a whole movement against education.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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No, not because your opinions differ, but because you are judging him by the color of his skin and his paternal heritage. He isn't even being given a chance to change things for the better. He can not be expected to change 8 years of an administration flushing our nation down the toilet in the 7 months he's been in office.

BRAVO!! CHEERS!!! BOUT' TIME SOMEONE SAID THIS!!

I did not bring up his color. Who did? Why do you bring it up? Why can't we leave race out of this?

 

[citrusdreams]

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That's great. It's just what some people have been asking for, and I'm sure it will make people more confortable with the address. Can you post the link from the above quote please?

 

[RabbitMage]

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Which of your taxes have increased?

Fuel tax, electric bill tax, payroll tax, tax on the $4500 cash for clunkers rebate, tobacco tax, alcohol tax, ammunition tax, special tax on firearms.

Have increased, will increase, or are projected to increase? How many of those are federal taxes? Did you take advantage of the cash for clunkers rebate?

Bonus question: How much is the tax increase on ammo and firearms vs. the markup the false "Obama is going to take away our guns" panic?

 

[CityClucks]

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That's great. It's just what some people have been asking for, and I'm sure it will make people more confortable with the address. Can you post the link from the above quote please?

Sure - http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/090309dnnatobamaplan2.1441db5fb.html

(edited to add: This is a link to the article about the text of President Obama's speech being available on Monday...it's not a link to the actual speech...)

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

Ok, I just deleted my own post -

I KNOW I'd get into trouble for that one.

 

[mom'sfolly]

The topic is "President Obama Addressing School Children". If you stray to taxes, and other things this will be shut down.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

WHOA, guys! This is getting way off-topic.

Please return to the topic as introduced in the original post. Thanks.

 

[anngili]

Yea, I think it's a good opportunity to find out what he's saying, let the kids watch, and then discuss the whole thing when the kids get home. At that point, whether you disagree or agree with what he says (or any part of it), you have a chance to sit down with your child and point out what you think is good, what isn't, and why. I think the "why" is the most important part. It's a chance for the kids to listen to a political leader and learn how to really analyze what they're saying. After all, they're going to need to be able to critically examine what other people tell them, especially those in positions of authority, so what better opportunity, especially if you have the speech to read ahead of time?

 

[Katy]

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BRAVO!! CHEERS!!! BOUT' TIME SOMEONE SAID THIS!!

I did not bring up his color. Who did? Why do you bring it up? Why can't we leave race out of this?

There were earlier referances to his race. I was not the one who brought it up. You can not tell me there would be such an uproar if his skin color was different.