Mr Rogers testifying before congress

[greenman3610]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a41lJIhW7fA

Background: 1969, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
(CPB) was in danger of getting their funding cut in half by
Nixon because of war costs.

So the CPB calls in Mr. Rogers to testify before the Senate.

Amazingly, as he starts talking you feel the same way I do:
What alien from the NeverNeverLand Nursery just landed here?

As you listen you realize, this guy is for real. Disarmingly real.

He delivers an emotional 6-minute pitch. Watch the effect he
has on John O. Pastore, notoriously gruff and impatient.

[Maine-ah]

1. giving you a kick

thankyou for posting this.

[Freedom Dude]

4. Let's Take Over aRight Wing College Message Board!

Hey everybody! I'm Freedom Dude!


It will be fun! This board used to be dominated by young Republicans that think that they know everything. One individual is trying to change that but he could use your help. Bombard the board with your posts, copy and paste articles, and say whatever you want. Go get 'em!





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[hootinholler]

6. That's not really our style here.

Welcome to DU, and good luck with your quest.

-Hoot

[whistle]

2. Fred Rogers was both a gentleman and a gentle man

[Prophet 451]

3. The man was a saint

and I'm not even Christian but if the USA had a system for recognising great men (ala the Order of Canada), Fred Rogers would be first ballot.

[puebloknot]

5. Let's put Dubya in a room with Mr. Rogers, and not let him out...

...until he figures out the right way to be *a man*!

[BuelahWitch]

7. I miss Fred Rogers

Thank heaven for public television and reruns!

[Gabi Hayes]

8. "Mr. Rogers" and the bass player:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLnAxM9h1iA