Okay, I know the very name Obama makes some folks out there a teensy bit upset.
But, are we serious? The President of the United States plans to address school children on the merits of staying in school, and there is a public outcry over this?
Look, I didn’t vote for President Bush at either opportunity and thought he did a particularly poor job of leading the country, but I never considered being angry when he addressed school children. I even thought it was kinda cute, and maybe even a little brave, that he finished his school visit after learning of the September 11 attacks before he went to hide.
Far as I remember, having mayors, governors, and (if one could be so lucky) presidents speak to our school children was regarded as a good thing. This particular reaction borders on the ridiculous. What am I saying, “ridiculous” is the only (nice) word that comes to mind.
This just may be proof that the phrase “civilized nation” no longer applies to the United States of America.
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AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! Thanks for putting it it in a MUCH nicer way than I ever could. I am not a democrat OR republican (anymore) but I have to SO agree with you here. It seems that our president is damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t with every issue! I do not agree with ALL of his decisions, but my Bible tells me to pray for my leaders and that is the least I can do.
Beautifully put, Jackie. Thank YOU!!!