Obama's speech to the children..the text.

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   Mishaposted 14 years ago

   Oh, thank you! But come on, it was too risky to steal it from Obama's tea party

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   Madame Xposted 14 years ago

   hee hee

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   Mishaposted 14 years ago

   You can see it on your profile, first on the list

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   Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

   laringo ,go to your profile page and scroll down to where your new fans would be ,you should see your fan mail there.

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   mega1posted 14 years ago

   Good speech - good advice - good president - that's my opinion.  If we really have to hear O'Reilly later, and some of us HAVE to, it's wonderful to have read the text ahead of time. So thanks for posting this Ron.  Let them have their big freak out over presidents speaking to schoolchildren- extra revenue that way!

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Umm...this isn't my thread but...
      
      You're welcome?

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   Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

   How do you guys get all these labels and stereotypes from ,do ya gotta download them from somwhere or something
   
   Guess its an American thing

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   A Texanposted 14 years ago

   Yeah Mr VooDoo or Ron I didn't think you would have offer any solutions other than "retard" A tactical nuke has never been used so no one knows if it could be a deterrent or not. Why get into a fight if you have no intention of winning it? We did it in Viet Nam and it seems we want to continue fighting a more "kind and gentler" war, good thing Truman wasn't a pussy or we may be still fighting it!
   
   Now put up a picture and continue talking about things you know nothing about, maybe your Obamagod can snap his fingers and make it all go away.

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      Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make 'em biscuits

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         A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         And you can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish, anything else you would like to add or are you all out of fact filled comments?

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            Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Nope, I've found a whole website full of them, here's some more you may enjoy:
            
            As full of wind as a corn-eating horse
            
            He's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth
            
            Big hat, no cattle
            
            

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               A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Good ones How about "If you cant run with the big dogs you may want to stay on the porch" that's sound advice for you!

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Oh! Oh!......
            Let me....
            
            You can pick your friends,
            You can pick your nose,
            But you can't pick your friends nose.

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   Don Wposted 14 years ago

   I'm with you Ralph, but as no one seems to have obliged your repeated calls for facts, I feel I must try.
   
   FACT: November 1988, President Ronald Reagan delivered a televised speech to students. In that speech he compares American democracy with that of other countries, the American revolution and "brutal, totalitarian dictatorships".
   
   FACT: In 1991, President Bush made a televised speech to school children. He was accused by democrats of using political manoeuvring. Democrats called for the General Accounting Office to investigate the cost and legality of Bush's appearance. The GAO found no impropriety had occurred.
   
   FACT: 13th August 2009 In an interview with student reporter, Damon Weaver, the President announced he would be making a national address to school children on September 8th 2009.
   
   FACT: September 1st, 2009 Republican Party of Florida chairman Jim Greer made a press release about the President's intention to address school children.
   
   FACT: In that release he stated
   
   FACT: September 2nd, 2009, the White House released a media advisory stating that President Obama will "deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school"
   
   FACT: At the same time United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, stated the address will "challenge students to set goals, work hard and stay in school".
   
   FACT: The Department of Education also released classroom activities for children to "address and stimulate classroom discussions about the importance of education".
   
   FACT: All classroom activities optional. None mandatory.
   
   FACT: Schools where invited to show the address. Showing was not mandatory.
   
   FACT: The Republican Party of Florida did not offer any evidence that the President's speech refers to socialism, health care, banks, automobile companies, increasing taxes or national debt.
   
   FACT: The Republican Party of Florida went on to raise concerns about the proposed classroom activities.
   
   FACT: None of the classroom activities mentioned socialism, health care, banks, automobile companies, increasing taxes or national debt.
   
   FACT: 3rd September, 2009 One item on the classroom activities was amended. Originally it stated "Write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president." Now it states "Write letters to themselves about how they can achieve their short–term and long–term education goals."
   
   FACT: 7th September, 2009 a draft of the President’s remarks was released by the Whitehouse.
   
   FACT: No other drafts of the address have been released prior to 7th September 2009.
   
   FACT: 7th September, 2009 Jim Greer states the speech has been changed from that originally intended. He also states he believes "the speech [the President] was going to give based on the lesson plans is different." When asked if he has any evidence of this he states, "No I don't."
   
   FACT: No evidence has been presented to suggest the address made on 8th September 2009 was altered in any way as a result of comments made by critics.
   
   FACT: Only one item has clearly been changed, the wording of a classroom activity. There is no evidence that anything else has been altered as a result of recent criticism.
   
   Those are the facts as I understand them.

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      Leta Sposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you very much.  You, Laringo and Ralph make much sense wading through this entire ridiculous thread.
      
      Just home from writing press releases & such...

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   A Texanposted 14 years ago

   "And seriously, every kid with a games console or a DVD player knows what a tactical nuke is these days"
   
   If your knowledge of combat and combat tactics are limited to video games then you may want to stay in the house, if you die out here you don't get another chance, Retard!

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      Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      If you die out where?  Sat at your desk?  You ain't in the army no more old timer.
      
      And I don't see no big dogs around here.

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         A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Never was in the Army, United States Marine Corps, 0317/0321/0341 Like I told Ryan aka Rotten tooth I am old and I got that way by keeping my mouth shut and listening, now you can talk about it all night but you don't have any clue as to what I am or how I got that way and I don't want to waste my energy talking to a treestump!
         
         If I want any shit out of you I'll squeeze your head, now go play some video games so you can dream about how tough you ain't!

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            Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            That's what I like about the elderly, they have such vivid imaginations and they're always living in the past.
            
            Awwwww, bless.

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               A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               I haven't squeezed your head and it still comes out, damn shame!

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            ryankettposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Lets lighten the mood with an old joke which has been all around the net for years:-
            
            
            A sailor in a bar leans over to the guy next to him and says, ''Wanna hear a MARINE joke?''
            
            The guy next to him replies, ''Well, before you tell that joke, you should know something. I'm 6' tall, 200 lbs, and I'm a MARINE. The guy sitting next to me is 6'2'' tall, weighs 225, and he's a MARINE. The fella next to him is 6'5'' tall, weighs 250, and he's also a MARINE. Now, you still wanna tell that joke?''
            
            The sailor says, ''Nah, I don't want to have to explain it three times.''

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               A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               That is an old one

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                  blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  as old as the scab between your ears.

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                     A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Yeah Duckboy that old!

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               Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               lol

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    I see I missed a lot while I was at school getting an education today.

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    jiberishposted 14 years ago

    Wow, I've been gone for a couple of hours, and I see that you have all been behaving yourselves:)...Ron W.  I want to thank you for all your research, I went back to see if anyone commented on your hard work, just want to say, great job....ok, you guys can get back to name calling, someone save me a cupcake

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    Yes!!
    Everyone in here needs to "play"

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       Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Everyone, really?  I might need a few more beers first!
       
       Right I'm out of here, take it easy all.

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          Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I didn't mean with us. I meant in general They would be less stressed and uptight if they "played" more often.

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             Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             And here I was thinking you meant us!

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                Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I meant voodoo and I "us". But I'll see what I can do

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                   Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Oh, thank you! You have some time while Voodoo is buying his beer right?

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                      Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      Sure. Do you want to play Xbox or Wii?

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                         Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         Wii of course, i did not hear of Mario Kart on Xbox. he-he, I can spam, too

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                            Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                            Hmm. I thought you would be disappointed if I offered to actually play a game. I see the child coming out.

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                               Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                               I am always glad to help with your master-baiting, but I have hubs to promote, too

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             Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             'Us' hey? That's the best offer I've had in a while.
             
             You could say that this thread has turned into a 'mass-debate'.

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                Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I am a master-debater.

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                   Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   You'll get hairy palms.

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                      Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      Haven't so far!

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                   jiberishposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Where is Sweetie pie when you really need help with your debater?..

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    mayhmongposted 14 years ago

    LOL, you guys are just a goofying off here. I thought everyone was in some sort of heated argument about Obama's speech?!

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Oh yippee! I log back on and find people actually playing!
    Can I play too?

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       Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Sure MM, we'd be honored to have you
       
       *thinking to himself - umm, will Ernest mention at least two meanings again?*

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       Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Of course! And yes, I have successfully transformed the negative name-calling forum into one about games and playing with sexual innuendo strewn throughout.

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    mayhmongposted 14 years ago

    What game are you guys talking about on the Xbox and wii?! This I gotta know! (((SQUEAALL)))

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       Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hey May, well I can't speak for anybody else but I'm gonna go play me some prototype, it's already 03:28 AM here, I've been in this thread for about four hours, time flies when you're having fun.
       
       Take it easy you crazy hubbers.

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    mayhmongposted 14 years ago

    say what?! ya needs some sleep. Have a good night, eerrr...morning, or whatever. (Can't believe I missed this?!) Darn it!

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    Madame Xposted 14 years ago

    Did somebody say beer?

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       jiberishposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       someone earlier was making popcorn.....where are they?

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    Who says I need help?

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    LOL Colebabie, Madame X, Jiberish and Mayhmong -- have you noticed that all the men have disappeared now that "we're playing games with sexual innuendo strewn about" 

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       jiberishposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       They'll be back, they had to go wash their harry palms....Hee, Hee

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       Madame Xposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

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       blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       i've not disappeared, just trying to learn something...

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          A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          She said men!

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       Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       They were all here a second ago. We had something going for a while...

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    I am still here, just doing three more things at the same time, sorry

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       jiberishposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Misha, what else do you have to do besides stay here and entertain us?

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          Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Talking to my worker on the chat, talking to my wife in person, and washing the dishes after dinner.

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             jiberishposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             My next husband will be like you, someone who does dishes.

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                Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I am taken already, and i don't know anybody else who does this. My wife does meals though, so this is a fair trade.

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                Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I have a dishwasher...

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    mayhmongposted 14 years ago

    I still have no idea what this party is about?! Ah heck, free food! Oh goodie!

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    Do teach blue dog

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       blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       no, no, i'm learning...

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          Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          After you learn silly!

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             blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             now i'm getting nervous...

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                Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Why??

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                   blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   i feel like everyone is watching...

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    No pressure. No worries.

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       blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good.  can we try this again tomorrow?

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          Colebabieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Of course.

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Not too long ago I had a cabana boy named Pepe. Haven't seen him around here in many moons. I miss him.
    It's really hard to cabana yourself

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    *imitating dishwasher sounds*

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    giving up already? well, i can understand. it's been a long, grueling day here on this particular thread!

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       jiberishposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You had fun, admit it.

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    I am off to bed. I get to see patients in the morning! Have a good night everyone. Misha I need my dishes washed, see you in 5.

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       blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       hasta...

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Jiberish -- I didn't spend a lot of time in here today. But from a quick scroll back, I can see that much fun was had.
    And now, just as it seems the thread is being rolled up for the night, Mr. Texan reappears.
    
    Yes, A Texas. I said "men." Is that a dirty word or something?

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Nevermind. I get it. It was a dig at Blue Dog.

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       A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yes it was, longstanding feud, just ignore it! But I did read his Hub and nicomp was right!

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    LOL

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    jiberishposted 14 years ago

    And we get to start all this fun over again tomorrow.  Oh wait, it's tomorrow in 6 minutes....

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