Topic: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Read 37294 times)

Ginny · « **Reply #120 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:52:30 AM »

Thank you, DR Jane!

TCB · « **Reply #121 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:53:37 AM »

Quote from: JMK on September 07, 2009, 09:43:39 AM

I think everyone on HHW is all for honest, polite discourse--we almost always practice that here. What riles me is the reactionary b.s., stuff like taking pictures of Obama Photoshopped to look like Hitler, etc., which no one on the radical right thinks is off-putting (to say the least), while the previous administration had two people who were simply wearing t-shirts with Bush with a "no" red circle through the word were forcibly removed from a speech. It's that disparity which really, really bothers me.

Is that because you are a lesbian?

Jane · « **Reply #122 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:56:01 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on September 07, 2009, 08:46:08 AM

I admit that I am not a fan of the current Administration.

However, that is beside the point.

Doesn't this clip bother you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQawLBC59g

How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?

Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?

I had not seen the "servant" add. It makes me think he wants to scare people away from supporting Obama, not support him.

FJL · « **Reply #123 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:59:29 AM »

Looking at both sides of an issue vs. looking from emotion at only one side - I could argue the wisdom of either approach. (Just kidding, really)

Page 5 Judy Collins "Both Sides Now" dance

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

TCB · « **Reply #124 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:01:30 AM »

I think nothing displays the extremism in this country (on both sides) than this debate over Obama speaking to the American students. When I was in junior high, President Kennedy came to Tacoma to speak. Any student that wanted to attend the President's speech could be excused from a half a day of school. That wasn't because the School Board Members in Tacoma, and the entire administation were Democrats. It was because he was the President of the United States. This speech was just one month before he was assasinated, so it was just a year prior to the 1964 election campaign; but no one ever considered that Kennedy's speech was a campaign speech or an agenda speech. He was the President.

What happened to us all?

Jane · « **Reply #125 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:03:44 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2009, 08:40:36 AM

As for the Topic of the Day...

In regards to President Obama's speech tomorrow: If some parents are so concerned that their children will be "brain-washed" and "indoctrinated" by listening to the President's speech, then, instead of granting their children a "sick day", they should go to school with their children and listen and watch the speech with their children. And, then, hopefully, talk about the speech with their children afterwards. Sadly, I believe some parents would end up covering the ears - and eyes - of their children during the speech.

Parents don't have to go to school to hear or watch the speech, it is something can be discussed later. Personally, I agree with the schools that prefer to pre-record, watch, and then decide which classrooms should use the speech for educational purposes. I think it is fine the President wants to address the students, I'm not sure why schools are expected to be the only source of sharing the speech.

I don't blame schools for attempting to protect themselves from the backlash of parents. I bet all this publicity makes children more curious to listen to the speech on their own & hear what all the fuss is about.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #126 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:07:00 AM »

And speaking of the speech...

Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
Back to School Event

Ginny · « **Reply #127 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:07:20 AM »

Well, Richard and I just made a movie date to go see INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS later this afternoon. Gotta get moving...

Jane · « **Reply #128 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:12:42 AM »

Quote from: JMK on September 07, 2009, 09:21:24 AM

Of course, I was just on the phone ordering Gabe a cell phone, LOL. But this year because he's in advanced placement math, he needs to take public transportation to the local high school, and then walk back to his middle school, so we want him to be able to keep in touch. He is not 5.

My kids would have had cell phones if they existed. In today's world you want to be able to reach them & know where they are. You can track the calls they make & receive, and limit the number of those calls.

Jane · « **Reply #129 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:13:36 AM »

Quote from: FJL on September 07, 2009, 09:22:51 AM

Druxy - I also wish they had reconsidered that word, or maybe just said a "servant to all mankind, including our President"

That would have been much better. Seeing the entire clip softened my view from the short version, still it does bother me.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #130 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:19:42 AM »

On a "practical" note... I'm just wondering how President Obama's speech tomorrow morning at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia will affect the morning rush hour in the DC area.

-At least since the motorcade will not have to travel on the Beltway, they won't have to shut down the Beltway like they usually do, however, I'm guessing one or two of the bridges will be closed for a period of time. Although, I guess Marine One could land on the football field. Hmmm...

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:22:35 AM »

The more I think of the "servant" clip the more I wonder why it had to be political at all. Weren't all the wonderful sentiments to make a difference for good enough?

bk · « **Reply #132 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:27:59 AM »

Back from the two-mile version of the jog.

bk · « **Reply #133 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:28:51 AM »

Of course, some parents do a wonderful job of parenting only to see their kids be influenced by the children of the parents who don't. That's a shame, but I've seen wonderful kids go so awry because of it, and it's really a shame.

Jane · « **Reply #134 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:30:29 AM »

Very true Bruce. I've also seen the opposite happen where the child of bad parents is influenced for the good by a friend.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #135 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:30:33 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on September 07, 2009, 08:21:17 AM

Now I'm off to rehearse a celebration of life service where I will be reading Desiderata.

You could use for the TOD:

Quote

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

der Brucer

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:39:24 AM »

DR Jennifer, bouncing around on a roller coaster can also bother my back, but then so does driving over a speed bump.

Jane · « **Reply #137 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:41:23 AM »

Good one DerBrucer

Kerry · « **Reply #138 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:41:33 AM »

Quote from: JMK on September 07, 2009, 08:35:30 AM

Kerry, you beat me to the lent joke, you bastard person.

LOL!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #139 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:42:27 AM »

I'm with DR CharlesPogue on the TOD. Simply put, I want honesty!!!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #140 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:45:05 AM »

Fortunately, I was not influenced by my parents. I was influenced by the parents of Wally and the Beav.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #141 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:45:23 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2009, 08:40:36 AM

In regards to President Obama's speech tomorrow: If some parents are so concerned that their children will be "brain-washed" and "indoctrinated" by listening to the President's speech, then, instead of granting their children a "sick day", they should go to school with their children and listen and watch the speech with their children. And, then, hopefully, talk about the speech with their children afterwards. Sadly, I believe some parents would end up covering the ears - and eyes - of their children during the speech.

These people need to read Bill O'Reilly's column printed in Parade Magazine the other week;

der Brucer

Kerry · « **Reply #142 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:47:34 AM »

Quote from: DAW on September 07, 2009, 09:31:37 AM

Can't we all just get along?

The more you wuv someone, the more you want to kill them.

Kerry · « **Reply #143 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:49:14 AM »

Vibes to Cilla!

Kerry · « **Reply #144 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:49:50 AM »

Happy 30th anniversary to DR Laura and her ever lovin'

Kerry · « **Reply #145 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:50:38 AM »

Happy Birthday to DR Ginny's DS and a 24 year belated Happy Mother's Day to Ginny!

Kerry · « **Reply #146 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:51:17 AM »

Fred,

STAY AWAY from the sink. Back away slowly!!!

Ginny · « **Reply #147 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:51:41 AM »

Thanks, DR Kerry!

Laura · « **Reply #148 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:53:00 AM »

Thanks, Kerry.

DAW · « **Reply #149 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:57:10 AM »

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LAURA DR!!!

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