President webcasts to all the schoolkids....

CaptainHaplo · 09-03-09, 06:44 PM

Tuesday, Sept. 8th - the President will be speaking to schoolchildren via webcast.

There have been many rumblings as to the purpose. The White House says its to encourage kids to work hard on their education. The Opposition says its about "indoctrinating" kids.

The Department of Education has made available a guide to teachers on how to use this in the classroom.

I know where I stand on it - but instead of spouting off my views - I encourage everyone with school children in the US to look into this, read what is available, and come to your own conclusion.

Then - discuss it here.

SteamWake · 09-03-09, 07:33 PM

I think this got dumped.

AVGWarhawk · 09-03-09, 07:39 PM

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I think this got dumped.

I think it did as well. However, since you asked...I do not see it as indoctrination. Back in the day when I was a kid and we had paper and pencil....we wrote letters to the current president. Mine was Ford at the time. I got a letter back and his picture signed. Did I feel indoctrinated? Nope! I felt really cool that the president sent me a picture...all be it from an aid as I found out when I got older. But hey, when I was a kid it was darn cool. So, yes, Obama can broadcast himself to my kids. He is not indoctrinating anyone...he is asking them to do well in school. I do believe some of Obama's views are very radical and most have been through his life but I would say that education is education to Obama. That is all that matters at the moment in my kids classroom.

Aramike · 09-03-09, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I think it did as well. However, since you asked...I do not see it as indoctrination. Back in the day when I was a kid and we had paper and pencil....we wrote letters to the current president. Mine was Ford at the time. I got a letter back and his picture signed. Did I feel indoctrinated? Nope! I felt really cool that the president sent me a picture...all be it from an aid as I found out when I got older. But hey, when I was a kid it was darn cool. So, yes, Obama can broadcast himself to my kids. He is not indoctrinating anyone...he is asking them to do well in school. I do believe some of Obama's views are very radical and most have been through his life but I would say that education is education to Obama. That is all that matters at the moment in my kids classroom.

Good post!

I too have no problem with this, assuming the administration does it the right way. In other words, encouragethe kids but leave decisive politics out of it.

August · 09-03-09, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

Good post!

I too have no problem with this, assuming the administration does it the right way. In other words, encouragethe kids but leave decisive politics out of it.

What do you think the chances are of that? Personal replies to sent letters are one thing but no President that i'm aware of ever has ever tried to unilaterally speak directly to the school children of the entire nation.

MothBalls · 09-03-09, 10:15 PM

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Personal replies to sent letters are one thing but no President that i'm aware of ever has ever tried to unilaterally speak directly to the school children of the entire nation.

Well then, it's about damn time one of them finally did.

mookiemookie · 09-03-09, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by August

What do you think the chances are of that? Personal replies to sent letters are one thing but no President that i'm aware of ever has ever tried to unilaterally speak directly to the school children of the entire nation.

George H.W. Bush did.

August · 09-03-09, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

George H.W. Bush did.

When?

geetrue · 09-03-09, 11:15 PM

I think it's funny that parents that don't agree with the present administrations policies are telling their children not to listen.

What an age we live in, uh?

The closes president I can think of that talked to the whole nation was John F Kenendy. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country"

Who could ever forget, unless you were not alive in the 60's that is ...

Who could ever forget having to do their JFK's (exercises designed to get the lead out)

mookiemookie · 09-03-09, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by August

When?

http://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/04/us...%20bush&st=cse

Task Force · 09-04-09, 12:06 AM

First day at school couldnt get anybetter.

I think ill catch the 24 Hr flu that day...

MothBalls · 09-04-09, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by geetrue

The closes president I can think of that talked to the whole nation was John F Kenendy. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country"

I don't think he was the first to speak to the nation, I think he was the first everyone listened to.

August · 09-04-09, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

http://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/04/us...%20bush&st=cse

I stand corrected. I wonder though how much Obamas speech will cost the American taxpayer. Bet it's a lot more then 26 grand...

mookiemookie · 09-04-09, 08:10 AM

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I stand corrected. I wonder though how much Obamas speech will cost the American taxpayer. Bet it's a lot more then 26 grand...

That's at least a criticism that's valid. The people out there saying a "stay in school, get good grades" speech is somehow akin to a Hitler Youth rally is beyond me.

AVGWarhawk · 09-04-09, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MothBalls

Well then, it's about damn time one of them finally did.

Exactly....Obama is all about education...so is his wife. I will give the dynamic duo that. Most kids will just be estatic to see the President talking to them over the TV. It is not a brainwash session. Their Uncle Bubba handles that over the weekend and a case of beer. The childrens opinions are formed at home. Not over a 10 minute do good in school speech.

09-03-09, 06:44 PM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	President webcasts to all the schoolkids.... Tuesday, Sept. 8th - the President will be speaking to schoolchildren via webcast. There have been many rumblings as to the purpose. The White House says its to encourage kids to work hard on their education. The Opposition says its about "indoctrinating" kids. The Department of Education has made available a guide to teachers on how to use this in the classroom. I know where I stand on it - but instead of spouting off my views - I encourage everyone with school children in the US to look into this, read what is available, and come to your own conclusion. Then - discuss it here. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I think it's funny that parents that don't agree with the present administrations policies are telling their children not to listen. What an age we live in, uh? The closes president I can think of that talked to the whole nation was John F Kenendy. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country" Who could ever forget, unless you were not alive in the 60's that is ... Who could ever forget having to do their JFK's (exercises designed to get the lead out) __________________

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