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Fri Sep-25-09 04:04 PM
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I just heard about the contraversy that has erupted over a group of second grade students singing a song to President Obama. Apparently, some parents and tv commentators, Glen Beck among them, are angry partly due to the words used in the song. In the song the kids say many nice things about Obama. Those that are opposed to the song claim it is indoctrination.
I understand that the teacher and/or the administration of the school should have realized that the words used in the song would make some parents angry. In addition, I think the school could have come up with a better song to sing for President Obama. However, I wonder if there is a double standard in this case.
I am not aware whether or not kids sang song to Ronald Reagan when he was in office, but it would not shock me if they did sing songs to him. So, anyone know if kids sang to Ronal Reagan when Reagan was in office.
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:05 PM
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If they did, he probably slept through it.
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:09 PM
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2. Thanks for the cuts in our school lunch plan.. |
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Gee Ronald Reagan you're sure the man...
When I grow up I wanna be like you...
A washed up actor in an empty suit...
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:09 PM
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3. The kids sent him jelly beans. n/t |
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:22 PM
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5. Was Reagan the first black president? |
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:23 PM
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6. Here's the info on the "Katrina" song kids sang for bush. |
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:15 PM
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Wow, THAT is real indoctrination, especially given all the slacking and mismanagement of the administration before the hurricane.
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:24 PM
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14. And no outcry from enraged wackaloons. |
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Edited on Fri Sep-25-09 05:24 PM by mwb970
When I think of what these republican wingnut idiots put up with from cheney and bush (:puke:) (oops, sorry) without one word of complaint...
I honestly am surprised that these people can function at all with no minds.
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:32 PM
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7. Appropriate name for the troll... |
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From Jean Shepherd's great pantheon of bullies.
Of course, true to freeper form, it's misspelled.
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:43 PM
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10. No, but DUers who are Democrats/Progressives and have issue differences with Obama don't refer |
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to him as "Dear Leader" nor do they simply cut and paste the song lyrics that have been posted numerous times since yesterday.
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:25 PM
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15. your use of the term "dear leader'" is a dead giveaway as to your intentions here |
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Fri Sep-25-09 04:39 PM
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oh come on, someone had to do it. :silly:
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:02 PM
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11. We had to write "Get Well Soon" cards to him after Hinckley shot him. |
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That was required by everyone in my elementary school class.
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:18 PM
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13. "John Hinckley was a half ass |
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A two bit actor and a monkey are good for a laugh Your wife is fucking Sinatra While you have another nap
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:30 PM
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16. Why would Reagan be recognized during Black History Month, as Obama was |
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:34 PM
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17. Sure, just before they escaped over the mountains to freedom in Switzerland |
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:38 PM
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18. at first glance, i thought it said, "Did KISS Sing to Reagan?" |
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that would have been worth watching on teevee.
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Fri Sep-25-09 05:56 PM
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19. "I want to rock and...uh...uh...uh...damn it... I forgot...eat a sandwich?" |
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Fri Sep-25-09 06:10 PM
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what could be weirder than the Bush Jesus camps.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWvIOPiKFrs
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Fri Sep-25-09 06:11 PM
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21. Actually, Ronnie was singing to himself. He just thought he was hearing a choir. |
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Fri Sep-25-09 07:01 PM
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I don't believe that politics should be in public elementary school. Same thing with religion. I don't think that they should sing God Bless America or say the Pledge of Allegiance either. Either way, the schools won't indoctrinate these kids at this age. Parents will do that until they grow old enough to realize how stupid they were brought up. The real reason why freepers are pissed off is because there is no way they could find a way to write a song about Bush with it being complimentary towards him.
I just don't agree with a teacher having students sing a song praising a politician.
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