So, today I sent my children to school to be indoctrinated by the President of the United States. I know. I'm really taking their futures into my hands by exposing them to such propaganda.
Sure, Obama is telling my kids to "fulfill your responsibilities", and that if they want to be successful, they need to "work for it". The worst part was when he said "Here in America, you write your own destiny."
*snort*
C'mon. WE know what he's really trying to do here. We can read between the lines. My children came home today and you know what they told me they'd learned? Republicans are from the devil and they should vote Democrat so we can stop global warming and save the polar bears.
I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN.
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Okay, it MIGHT not have happened that way. What DID happen was our district chose not to air Obama's speech, citing logistical issues with TV's or something. So, I didn't have to make the agonizing choice of whether to inflict this propaganda on my delicate, easily influenced offspring.
Whew, dodged that moral minefield. I'm just waiting for our governor to come out with some speech telling our children to "brush their teeth" and "play nice with others". That man will receive a strongly worded letter from this mom if THAT day ever comes.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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I am not sure if our school aired this or not as my kids came home and said nothing regarding it.
I have mixed feelings regarding this. Part of me was excited as it would have been an excellant teaching tool for any government/history class to discuss current events. On the other had I am not a fan of Ombama and my children are VERY aware of what is going on in our country and I do not want them to be made to feel responsible for what continues to happen and put the responsiblility to repair our country on their shoulders.
I hope that stuff isn't contagious 'cause I never got my vaccine for it!
Seriously, in all honesty, from the highlights and recaps I read what's the big deal?!? He didn't tell kids anything political or that they had to deal with all the economy crap, he told them to STAY IN SCHOOL and that they can't depend on being rock stars or super athletes and make millions. Makes sense to me.
On the otherhand, he might cause children to THINK and WORK and USE THEIR MINDS! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! :)
I'm with Meg. If all he talked about was staying in school and the like, then I'm all for that. I don't think they hear it enough. Success isn't handed to you, it's earned.
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