For those who aren't watching, the President is giving a wonderful speech to the children

[ThomWV]

www.cspan.org

Earlier this morning they replayed Reagan's speech to the children. There is no comparison. Reagan phoned it in, it was as if he were speaking to the garden club asking for votes. By Contrast President Obama is speaking to the children like they were young adults, capable of understanding - which is what everyone should do when speaking to any child. Just because they are small sure doesn't mean they don't understand you.

Congratulations Mr. President, you're knocking it out of the ballpark - once again.

[polichick]

1. It's an excellent speech - he's making a lot of things very real for the kids. nt

[HowHasItComeToThis]

2. OH OH, HE IS EMPOWERING THEM!!

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

3. I agree.

I am happy that I am able to watch this speech from my desk at work. Its a speech that these children really need to hear. I always felt like I am listening to a "father figure" when he does these speeches. I know I needed to hear this speech. He is hitting it out the park and I don't see how anyone could be against this speech.

[CurtEastPoint]

4. It is a great speech, IMHO. He just finished and got a great ovation.

Now the heads will start talking! Stupid repuglicans.

[jtrockville]

5. I just caught the tail-end. I hope c-span posts the whole thing soon.

[csziggy]

6. He is sticking to the prepared speech

Which is too bad, since I think he is more inspiring when he wings it. I don't think the part about washing hands was in the original, though.

Many of the adults are listening very intently - I suspect that they are anticipating being grilled by right wing parents later.

I also liked the young man who introduced the President and he seemed popular with his classmates. I wonder if he is planning on a political career when he gets older?

[Reverend_Smitty]

7. So far all the e-mail responses on CNN have been supportive of the speech

a bunch of hot air over nothing, but that is what the GOP is best at

[Morning Dew]

8. anyone know if that's the High School band?

They're rippin' it up on Stars and Stripes Forever, Very nice.

[oligarhy]

9. He did a great job.

I look forward to him dressing down Congress.

[ThomWV]

10. Once again the right wing nay-sayers have been shown to be idiots

[BlueDemKev]

11. He Did??

You mean he didn't "poison" our children's minds and set them on a path towards socialism??? :rofl: I can't believe it!

Way to go Mr. President!! :yourock:

[kestrel91316]

12. Video unavailable on CSPAN due to " maintenance". Yeah, right.