School Kids Taught To Praise Obama

[Shady]

Yes. I would.

Well then, you're clearly insane.

In the meantime, Bush said God spoke through him, and I don't remember y'all having a fit.

So has Obama. And nobody had a fit, because children weren't forced to sing about God speaking through President Bush.

[August1991]

Yes. I would. That's why I said it was a stretch to say the song was a "direct quote" of the spiritual.

The two songs' lyrics are close enough to be comparable.

In the meantime, Bush said God spoke through him, and I don't remember y'all having a fit.

"I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn’t do my job."

AW, you don't get it.

What a politician says is one thing. But what the accolytes say is another thing.

No one ever said that either of the George Bushes (or Stephen Harper, for that matter) was an enlightened person with special abilities and a special responsibility to humanity. Yet, many people put this special weight on Barack Obama's shoulders. They think that Obama is special.

I am not wary of Obama. I am wary of the reaction of some ordinary people to Obama. Warren Buffet said it best: "Be greedy when people are afraid and be afraid when people are greedy."

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But let me say again that I was uncomfortable watching this video because of what it shows of North America's education system. I favour the education of children but I don't think that we have managed this well.

In North America, education is largely organized by unions where seniority decides everything.

Edited September 27, 2009 by August1991

[Moonlight Graham]

School kids taught to praise Obama

YouTube

Eat your heart out Kim Jong Ill!

man that 1st song is just horrible. Not very catchy at all. 2nd one is much better, though i sense some plagarism there.

[bush_cheney2004]

....He'll be a one term president. No way will he be able to get past the blame and the inability to perform a quick fix.

If that is the case, he can only blame himself for the arrogant hype: "Yes We Can"

[Guest American Woman]

QUOTE=American Woman: Yes. I would.

Well then, you're clearly insane.

And you're clearly dishonest, because if you hadn't recognized my response as sarcasm, you would have quoted my entire response instead of cutting it off.

So has Obama. And nobody had a fit, because children weren't forced to sing about God speaking through President Bush.

Whatever. Keep having a fit about it. Seems you have some company here.

[Guest American Woman]

QUOTE=American Woman: ....He'll be a one term president. No way will he be able to get past the blame and the inability to perform a quick fix.

If that is the case, he can only blame himself for the arrogant hype: "Yes We Can"

I said the same thing about McCain; that if he were elected, he would be a one term president too. I said whoever got elected would be a one term president, and I truly believe that in light of all they were "inheriting." So I guess McCain could only blame himself and his arrogance, too, because he sure wasn't saying, 'Gee, I'm not sure I can make things better, but I'd sure like to give it a try."

Edited September 27, 2009 by American Woman

[GostHacked]

Yes it was all part of Black history month, because Washington and Lincoln were Black.

Nah, you missed the point again. Other presidents had songs about them, and the one for Barack was because of.... ah forget it, it's not worth explaining anything to you.

[sharkman]

A schoolteacher in New Jersey happens to think that Barack Obama is the greatest American leader ever. And truth be told, Obama is a good speaker with a wonderful voice.

Let some Americans enjoy the moment.

What is objectionable about this is an arm of the government effectively proselytizing young children on the wonders of Obama. I don't care what month it is. A teacher force feeding his or her personal beliefs about Obama to a class is just plain wrong, and it creeps out everyone who isn't an Obamite.

[naomiglover]

Majority of Americans are not gullible and they understand reality.

What is with the small, impressionable minority who will find any excuse to call Obama a socialist, fascist and a racist, showing that they don't even know the meaning of the words they are told to use?

Where were these people when Bush sent America into Iraq, especially after it became clear that the justifications were all lies?

The latest whining and crying is due to a video that was posted where children are singing a song about Obama during black history month. Here is an example of the hypocrisy of these whiners who were silent during a hurricane Katrina event:

The Obama song video controversy is reminiscent of an incident involving school age children and Laura Bush during the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2006. Hurricane Katrina had come and gone, and criticism of the Bush administration's inadequate response was both plentiful and incessant. The Bush White House invited children from the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina to come sing for the First Lady.

What did they sing? To the tune of "Hey Look Me Over," children from states devastated by the hurricane sang:

... Congress, Bush and FEMA

People across our land

Together have come to rebuild us

and we join them hand-in-hand!

And those children sang the song praising President Bush in the White House at a national event at the instance of the First Lady, not in a lonely public school auditorium at the instance of an unknown teacher.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2...nd_katrina.html

It's no surprise that Foxnews, Rush Limbaugh and their ignorant minions never made a mention about that episode.

Edited October 2, 2009 by Charles Anthony
"The loud and the hypocrite minority in America" merged into this thread

[Moonlight Graham]

What is with the small, impressionable minority who will find any excuse to call Obama a socialist, fascist and a racist, showing that they don't even know the meaning of the words they are told to use?

I agree, they have no idea as to what those terms mean. If they did, they wouldn't use them because it makes absolutely sense. I especially like the "Obama with Hitler mustache" posters. Ya that makes sense.

[OddSox]

I agree, they have no idea as to what those terms mean. If they did, they wouldn't use them because it makes absolutely sense. I especially like the "Obama with Hitler mustache" posters. Ya that makes sense.

Well, don't forget that "small impressionable minorities" exist at the extremes of just about every ideology out there - even yours.

[Sir Bandelot]

It's only a minority by one percent

[Shady]

The loud and the hypocrite minority in America

Gee, I thought this thread might be about the G-20 protestors. You know, the 'give peace a chance', 'violence isn't the answer' crowd, except when it comes to their protests. In which they seem to destroy as much private property as possible. Yeah, that loud and hypocritical minority of leftists.

[naomiglover]

Gee, I thought this thread might be about the G-20 protestors. You know, the 'give peace a chance', 'violence isn't the answer' crowd, except when it comes to their protests. In which they seem to destroy as much private property as possible. Yeah, that loud and hypocritical minority of leftists.

Hello Shady. What do you think of the school kids who sang the song praising Bush and the congress during hurricane Katrina?

[Shady]

Hello Shady. What do you think of the school kids who sang the song praising Bush and the congress during hurricane Katrina?

It's apples and oranges. Do you know how many different videos of different schools from around the country have been singing the praises of Obama? Dozens. And he's only been in office for 8 months. And what are they praising him for? Just being Obama, The One, The Messiah, The most merciful Barack Obama, peace be upon him. Nothing more.

The school kinds you refer to, sang about Bush, Congress, FEMA, and every American in the country who helped during the disaster. So trying to equate the two instances is completely intellectually dishonest.

[BubberMiley]

And he's only been in office for 8 months. And what are they praising him for? Just being Obama, The One, The Messiah, The most merciful Barack Obama, peace be upon him. Nothing more.

You don't think it's because he's president?

But nice avoiding the question there. I figured you would either disappear or try to deflect.

[Shady]

But nice avoiding the question there. I figured you would either disappear or try to deflect.

I answered it directly. You're being obtuse.

What do you lefties think of the G-20 protestors? Do they represent you well?

Edited October 1, 2009 by Shady

[BubberMiley]

You answered it directly? Are you lying again or do you not even know what it means to answer a question directly?

I don't think much of the G-20 protestors, but if they are peaceful and don't damage property, I think they have every right to protest.

So what do you think of the kids singing the praises of George Bush after Katrina?

[scribblet]

You answered it directly? Are you lying again or do you not even know what it means to answer a question directly?

I don't think much of the G-20 protestors, but if they are peaceful and don't damage property, I think they have every right to protest.

So what do you think of the kids singing the praises of George Bush after Katrina?

They are - and here I thought they were smashing up the place LOL

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/worl...icle6848176.ece

Anti-G20 protesters rampaged through the city centre of Pittsburgh tonight, smashing up shops and throwing rocks at police, as officers used tear gas and baton-charges in an attempt to bring them under control.

I don't agree with political indoctrination of any kind in the classroom, but this particular video is alarming as it portrays Obama as a Messianic figure who should be worshiped...

Teaching patriotism and love of country is one thing, indoctrinating kids into a a particular ideology is repulsive.

hmmm hmmm hmmm Obama

[Pliny]

What is with the small, impressionable minority who will find any excuse to call Obama a socialist, fascist and a racist, showing that they don't even know the meaning of the words they are told to use?

I don't recall hearing anyone calling Obama a racist. Did someone do that?

As for "socialist" and "fascist". Tell us what those words mean?

[Shady]

So what do you think of the kids singing the praises of George Bush after Katrina?

Your premise is incorrect. The children were singing of Bush, Congress, and the American people. Why is it that you cannot tell the truth?

And what's disturbing about the Obama videos, is that he's held up as a Messianic figure, replacing the name of Jesus Christ in the lyrics of some songs. Apples and oranges.

[BubberMiley]

Your premise is incorrect. The children were singing of Bush, Congress, and the American people. Why is it that you cannot tell the truth?

Quit evading. The question didn't ask for a comparison. So what do you think of children in the classroom singing of Bush (and/or congress, the American people, and whatever else you can dig up)?

Though my guess is that rather than answer the question, you'll start a new thread after scouring the internet trying to find some poll result that would indicate the Dems wouldn't do well in an election, if one were being held, but there is not....

Edited October 1, 2009 by BubberMiley

[naomiglover]

It's apples and oranges. Do you know how many different videos of different schools from around the country have been singing the praises of Obama? Dozens. And he's only been in office for 8 months. And what are they praising him for? Just being Obama, The One, The Messiah, The most merciful Barack Obama, peace be upon him. Nothing more.

They stood with the president's wife and were forced to sing and praise the government, specifically, Bush and the organization that failed them, FEMA. I was hoping you would show honesty and accept that, if you disagree with children singing about Obama, then you would disagree with the kids singing and praising Bush. It's too bad that you're unable to do this. You've demonstrated exactly what the topic of this thread is about.

Personally, I like Obama as a person, but I do believe, just like any other politician, he must answer to a lot of people who helped him get to where he is. In spite of that, I don't agree with school children being forced to sing songs praising Obama, Bush or Jesus. That said, I don't think it's a big conspiracy theory where the government is trying to brainwash children like the North Korean government does.

The school kinds you refer to, sang about Bush, Congress, FEMA, and every American in the country who helped during the disaster. So trying to equate the two instances is completely intellectually dishonest.

Being a hypocrite by turning a blind eye to the example of children being forced to praise Bush and trying to convince people that it's a conspiracy by the Obama government is the real dishonesty here.

[M.Dancer]

They stood with the president's wife and were forced to sing and praise the government,

Forced?

What? Were their food rations limited or their rerlatives imprisoned is they didn't?

[naomiglover]

Forced?

What? Were their food rations limited or their rerlatives imprisoned is they didn't?

Interesting that you focused on the use of the word forced when I was describing the children being given no choice but to sing a song to praise Bush, but you were okay and made no mention when I said the very same thing about the children being forced to sing about Obama in the paragraph before.

Shady is not the only person living up to the word shady.