President Bush's speach to students investigated (black president, Obama, speech, education)

[silas777]

When Bush spoke to students, Democrats investigated, held hearings | Washington Examiner (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/When-Bush-spoke-to-students-Democrats-investigated-held-hearings-57694347.html - broken link) Lets just keep things in perspective.

[skoro]

It was dumb and short-sighted then. And it is now, too.

[silas777]

Yep, just let the record show that Democrats (HELD HEARINGS!), over Bush speaking to kids!!

[ViewFromThePeak]

Obamatron heuristic algorithm processing unit replies with the following:

The difference is that Obama is a good man and a community organizer. It is therefore logical to conclude there is no double standard.

[silas777]

Originally Posted by ViewFromThePeak

Obamatron heuristic algorithm processing unit replies with the following:

The difference is that Obama is a good man and a community organizer. It is therefore logical to conclude there is no double standard.

Indeed, also we have never had a first black president speak to the kids before, imagine what they can learn.

[chielgirl]

The word is SPEECH.
You might try some education, it can do wonders.

[brubaker]

Also, and I could be wrong, but there seems to be a difference in the message of the speeches and who they were really directed towards.

And wasn't Bush's speech slightly protested *after* it came out...where as this one (by Obama) was massively protested before it even was clear what he was going to say.


I know these aren't easily digested talking points likely to win you favor on other political boards but I think the distinctions are interesting.

[ozzie679]

Originally Posted by skoro

It was dumb and short-sighted then. And it is now, too.

[brubaker]

But what happens when President Zanadu decided to really indoctrinate kids in 2050?

No one will be allowed to talk against it?

When is it okay for the Pres to speak to kids and when is it 'indoctrination'?

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by chielgirl

The word is SPEECH.
You might try some education, it can do wonders.

The word is SPEAK.
You might try to get the word right before attempting to correct other people's spelling.