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09-03-2009, 11:15 AM
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On the run, WH withdraws call for students to " help" Obama
WH withdraws call for students to 'help' Obama
President Obama's plan to inspire the nation's schoolchildren with a video address next week erupted into controversy Wednesday, forcing the White House to pull out its eraser and rewrite a government recommendation that teachers nationwide assign students a paper on how to "help the president."
Presidential aides acknowledged the White House helped the U.S. Education Department craft the proposal, which immediately was met by fierce criticism from Republicans and conservative organizations who accused Mr. Obama of trying to politicize the education system.
White House aides said the language was an honest misunderstanding in what was supposed to be a inspirational, pro-education message to America's youths.
Among the activities the government initially suggested for prekindergarten to sixth-grade students: that they " write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president."
Another task recommended for students immediately after listening to the speech: to engage in a discussion about what "the president wants us to do."
The novel curriculum plan brought sharp criticism from conservatives, including some who complained that classrooms were being used to spread political propaganda.
In response, the White House last night confirmed they were revising the lesson plan that was distributed last week by the U.S. Department of Education.
"We're clarifying that language," White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said.
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09-03-2009, 11:32 AM
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Conservatism Czar
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It got all wee weed up. 
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09-03-2009, 11:37 AM
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Live Like You Got A Pair
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Good thing he listens to Talk Radio instead of his out to lunch advisers. 
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09-03-2009, 11:38 AM
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Live Like You Got A Pair
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"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
R. J. Wiedemann LtCol. USMC Ret
In America we solve problems in one of three ways, the Ballot Box, the Jury Box, or the Cartridge Box.
I have no reverence for the U.S. Constitution, none for the men who signed it, and certainly none for James Madison, who wrote most of it ~ The_Trouvere
All Muslims are not members of al Qaeda, but all members of al Qaeda are Muslims, and any Muslim might be a member of al Qaeda ~ Stratfor.
"Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Vulgar Brawl"
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09-03-2009, 01:22 PM
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Good thing he listens to Talk Radio instead of his out to lunch advisers. |
I honestly can't believe he pulled out of that...Keystone cops if you axe me |
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09-03-2009, 01:56 PM
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Live Like You Got A Pair
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Quote:
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I honestly can't believe he pulled out of that...Keystone cops if you axe me
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Hey he's probably going to pull out of the "Public Option" as well when he speaks before Congress assembled.
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"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
R. J. Wiedemann LtCol. USMC Ret
In America we solve problems in one of three ways, the Ballot Box, the Jury Box, or the Cartridge Box.
I have no reverence for the U.S. Constitution, none for the men who signed it, and certainly none for James Madison, who wrote most of it ~ The_Trouvere
All Muslims are not members of al Qaeda, but all members of al Qaeda are Muslims, and any Muslim might be a member of al Qaeda ~ Stratfor.
"Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Vulgar Brawl"
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09-03-2009, 01:58 PM
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Literotica Guru
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Hey BECO
You read me and then repost it as your shit?
I want royalties
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09-03-2009, 04:36 PM
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Soothing jacuzzi bath
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Ooo! A personality cult. How soon before you get the big wall paintings like Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi?
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09-03-2009, 05:37 PM
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Quote:
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Hey BECO
You read me and then repost it as your shit?
I want royalties
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huh?? |
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09-03-2009, 06:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by busybody
Hey BECO
You read me and then repost it as your shit?
I want royalties
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rofl... |
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09-03-2009, 07:13 PM
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Obama isn't over exposed enough, now he has to push is message on 5 and 6 year old kids? Parents are threatening to keep their kids home that day.
Good for them!
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09-03-2009, 08:28 PM
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Shoot da' puck
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Gee, what were the odds Obama would have surrounded himself with incompetent fuckups?
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09-03-2009, 08:35 PM
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Stud Muffin
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Mr. President, we should trade Matsuzaka and Ichiro to the Yankees.
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09-03-2009, 08:52 PM
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chant mistress
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It's a stupid idea. I don't think it's an insidious plot to poison the minds of our young, but it's a stupid idea.
Like there's not enough distraction already.
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09-04-2009, 12:04 PM
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Troll Magnet
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Do they still give out kool aid in school?
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