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Originally posted by mental modulator
Same ol here - provided the economy turns around there are gonna a bunch of sad Repos
Originally posted by redmage
Originally posted by Resinveins
If Timmy was inspired to be a neurosurgeon because of some politician's speech... do I really want him for my doctor?
Are you serious?
As long as he/she went to a good school, and pulled good grades, then I couldn't care less if he/she was inspired by Obama, or Doogie Howser M.D. for that matter. Education and experience are far more important criteria than what sparked my Dr's inspiration to become one.
[edit on 9/3/09 by redmage]
Originally posted by JayinAR
"Why is it important that we listen to the President and other elected officials, like the mayor, senators, members of congress, or the governor? Why is what they say important? "
It is remarks like the one above that have people upset. AND THEY OUGHT TO BE!!!!! How dare this man try to tell my children that they are to listen to their leaders regardless what the leaders may say or do!
Originally posted by JayinAR
YOUR JOB AS A CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTRY IS TO GOVERN YOURSELF BY QUESTIONING THESE DECISIONS AND RAISING CONCERN.
Originally posted by redmage
Far too many people never take the time to actually listen to what our elected officials say, but instead merely listen to the spin coming from msm talking heads who show out-of-context clips while running wild with them. There's a LOT to be said for getting first hand knowledge and forming your own opinion before blindly accepting msm 'Cliff-Noted' spin.
Originally posted by JayinAR
reply to post by redmage
When a parent tells a child: "Listen to me."
They ARE telling them to obey.
Originally posted by JayinAR
The rest of your post is irrelevant.
Originally posted by ThatDGgirl
reply to post by mikerussellus
BUT....and I don't disagree with your post, I'm just looking at the other side. Isn't there a valid point to be made about getting children involved in the political process? Teaching them that they CAN make a difference? Truly, I'm really not sure about any of it?
I did NOT vote Obama, so please don't assume I'm a supporter.
Originally posted by Remixtup
I am my childs moral tutor.
And my boys will not be attending school Sept 8th.
I wonder how many of you who are saying "get over it" would take your own
advice had it been GWB doing this.
Originally posted by JayinAR
Yes, I am saying "LA LA LA LA LA" becuase you don't understand the objections being made.