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I know that if I was a parent, I would want to watch any political speech my children were subjected too. This would allow me to explain to my children why I agreed and/or disagreed with what was said.

What a crock of shit. Obama is going to give a speech which will "challenge students to work hard, set educational goals and take responsibility for their learning". What is WRONG with that?

The stupidity of Republicans can sometimes boggle the mind.

Actually it doesn't sound that crazy at all for a parent to not want his kid being 'eased into' Obama's presence. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/2009-08-26-census-kits-schools_N.htm

I can certainly understand it. Can't say which way I would go since I don't have children.

What is WRONG with that?

So why not release the speech ahead of time and let parents vet it?

I have a grandson in high school. I suspect that he and his buddies will care not a twit about the speech and not watch it. At their age, they will be checking out the lovely young ladies in their midst.

How about NO presidents- Bush, Obama, etc.- have televised speeches directed at children during school hourws? Instead of telling them they need education, allow (or force) teachers to do their jobs...

Occam's razor says the simplest explanation is that Republicans are, "batshit crazy".

ABC's Jake Tapper noted today, for example, that in 1988, then-President Reagan spoke to students via C-SPAN telecast. During Q&A, Reagan "talked about opposition to gun control and other issues." Does this count as "indoctrination," too?

Is there a dunce cap big enough for the state of Texas.
Anyone who grew up here, knows what this is about. It is so fucking obvious.

I am just waiting for Texas to start using the N word in school books.

That's right, if you disagree with Obama about anything, it's because you're a racist.

RoB

Not if you disagree, but if constantly
make attempts to misrepresent the message.

When the Republican party DIAGREES with EVERYTHING....yes..it is bigotry.

And pretty much anything that comes from you RoB, we can rest assured comes from some anti inclusive point of view.

Usually, I'm pretty politically aware and conscious, but if you had told me the facts ahead of time, there is no way I could have anticipated that this sort of thing would have caused a ruckus. I just don't get it.

Sigh. I've got a long history of voting for Republicans, but I long for the day that people don't see the other side's guy (or girl) as the embodiment of evil. *cough*

Jack, you're better than that, or so I thought...

Toots, I've got a question for ya...as the proud owner of 26 cats, do you blame the Republican Party when one of them takes a crap on your pillow?

You're right, Jack. Because Texas isn't diverse at all.

And pretty much anything that comes from you RoB, we can rest assured comes from some anti inclusive point of view.

"Anti inclusive?" After all my efforts in support of the right of drag queens to teach kindergarten, I get this as thanks. That hurts, that really hurts.

No Steve...Texas is the coolest most diverse state I have ever lived in. Even more so than California. My point is that
Texas is far more diverse that these teabaggers, birthers, and deathers make it out to be. These Texans are not represented properly in Texas government.

I don't have kids, so this issue is no hair off my ass. I just think it makes our entire state looks bad because there is no rational reasoning behind it.

Lakewooder, sorry, I am not better than that. But you will not get a pissing match from me. I call it as I see it as you do.

As far as the war on drugs.....well Reagan is dead and drugs are still here....so I guess the drugs won that war. I enjoyed that war far more than I did the one in Iraq.

RoB

Does it hurt as much as having Tony Perkins cock up your ass? IJS

jak e jett....The Great State of Texas doesn't need a dunce hat, the straw hat fits just fine.

When they do come out with that new school book you speak of I would love to be the first to own one, so let me know. I have no idea what race you are, but I am sick and tired of whiney liberals using a double standard to try to make me look racist and them look oppressed. If I remember correctly everyone is equal, so give up the slave/segregation crutch you lean on that keeps you uneducated, sitting on your couch, collecting welfare that comes from my back pocket, or in jail. Then go out and take advantage of all the scholarships, jobs, and other organizations that are for blacks only,then whine about how bad it is. It's like I have to spot a black man 10 points because I'm white- now that's equality.

By the way my Texas school district has opted out of the speech also, because they want some kids to show up at school that day.

As far as Texas goes......If you don't love it leave it. I'll help you pack, and good ridance

I love how NEWT says he's sick of a"double standard to try to make me look racist" and then proceeds to go on a racist tirade. You can't buy that kind of funny.

The White House said Wednesday that the president's address is intended to be an inspirational, pro-education message to all students at the beginning of the school year. But critics objected to the language of one of the lesson plans, for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 6, which suggested that students "write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president." Another assignment for students after hearing the speech was to discuss what "the president wants us to do."

Forget democrats and republicans, forget that the US is really a republic and not a democracy. Forget 1984, and the Illustrious Leader making speeches to the kids - to keep the parents in line - and report them if they get out of line.

Remember that this is the United States, and we were founded on the ideals of freedom and self control - not external control.

Remember that we are not subjects to Obama, and that he has no more power than ANY elected Representative.

Remember that the kids are our future.

Do you really want them indoctrinated by a man who has already proven himself a liar ten times over?

Wow! Is it just Cracker Daddy or are there a lot of persecuted and aggrieved individuals posting on this board?

Dudes! Dudettes! Relax! It's ok! We shall overcome.......there feel better now?

Aw man I forgot Christian

c.--
Thats no tirade......it's a matter of fact. All of my negro and mexican friends work hard every day and and get collected from just like I do (they don't kike it much either). I have no problem with the color of anyones skin as long as there is equality, and it doesn't get used as a crutch for things that happened 50 years ago.

"...and get collected from just like I do
(they don't kike it much either)"

Boy, there's a Freudian slip if I ever heard one.

"The White House said Wednesday that the president's address is intended to be an inspirational, pro-education message to all students at the beginning of the school year. But critics objected to the language of one of the lesson plans, for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 6, which suggested that students "write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president." Another assignment for students after hearing the speech was to discuss what "the president wants us to do."

Forget democrats and republicans, forget that the US is really a republic and not a democracy. Forget 1984, and the Illustrious Leader making speeches to the kids - to keep the parents in line - and report them if they get out of line."

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I really think you're reading way too much into it. The most obvious answer to those "lesson plan" questions is "study hard and stay in school."

Let's not assume evil lurks around every corner here.

I still just don't get it. Dropout rates are insanely high and the president wants to get out a message to kids about the importance of staying in school. Can anyone give me a realistic scenario where that becomes a form of propaganda or indoctrination? Seriously?

"School is important (just like communism) so all you kids should be sure and (become a socialist right now) stay in school."

RoB

You can dish it out butt you can't take it dude. When you grow a pair of balls, maybe you can put a name on that bottle of whine.

"Dropout rates are insanely high and the president wants to get out a message to kids about the importance of staying in school. Can anyone give me a realistic scenario where that becomes a form of propaganda or indoctrination? Seriously?"

Must be afraid they'll go to college and become liberals.

Did a post contain the word "negro" and the guy really thought that was ok?
So Newt - since 1950 where have you been?
At least he didn't say colored I guess.
His Oriental friends probably can't wait to hang out.
And you know Jack, he probably has tons of fairy friends too.
Sheesh!

What's a "wheto"?

Guero, perhaps?

For goodness sake, if the guy can convince a few more students to stay in school and start caring about their education, give him a chance.

Check out http://detentionslip.org for this, and more crazy headlines from our schools.

"So using the word negro is racist now?"

Absolutely, didn't you get the memo? Like United Negro College Fund. All a bunch of racists obviously. And "colored" is even worse which is why there would never be an organization called National Association for the Advancement of Colored People because it would be even more racist....

"Many parents don't want their kids to see that black man telling white kids to stay in school."

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Okay, point taken, but isn't this exactly why we elected Obama? The white half can tell the white kids to stay in school and the black half can lecture to the black kids.

Unfortunately, the Asians and Latinos and the rest are just going to have to deal. Racism is a black/white thing. They wouldn't understand.

(See my above posts if you want to know what I really think about all this.)

come on Texas, get with the program and join the union or do you steers and ------ still pine for dixie.