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1. #101
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:25 pm, TigerLady said:

   Sorry if this was already posted here but I just went to YouTube to send the original video to friends and it’s been removed.

   I love the internet!

2. #102
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:27 pm, Red State Skeptic said:

   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:23 pm, Thomas said:

   All that said, if conservatives really want to complain, they should become teachers themselves. If not, just get over it.

   Uh, huh. And if black people want to complain about being discriminated against by big banks that refuse to them loans or charge them more than white people … then they should become big banks themselves. Problem solved, just like that. Right?

   I think it’s a little easier for an average joe or jill to become a teacher than start a bank.

3. #103
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:27 pm, happyscrapper said:

   When I was in school, the “teacher was always right”. That no longer applies. If you assure your children that they need to stand up for their beliefs, it will give them the courage they need. They just need to know they have their parent’s support. Oh, and make sure they get self-defense training. My five-year-old grandson is taking TAE-KWON-DO. He also will be going hunting with his daddy when he is a bit older. Good stuff.

4. #104
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:27 pm, Thomas said:

   Tiger Lady – you can go to youtube and search for any of the many copies that have been re-posted.

   I love the internet (and it’s many users who can help us all out) too!

5. #105
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:27 pm, rightwingmom said:

   TigerLady ~

   Here’s a re-posting. SEND IT OUT ASAP!

   School Kids Praising Obama

6. #106
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:28 pm, TigerLady said:

   My company had a “public relations” office/person. She had an excellent method and manner of avoiding the issue, thanking you for your interest and hanging up when you were most confused. We moved her into sales where she really shined.
   For a truly exceptional “public relations” office you install a phone system that puts the caller through an endless loop regardless of which button they push.
   609-699-4025–got it TigerLady ; I never had time for these shenanigans when I was still working full time

   Apparently she works for the B. Bernice Young school, too. The woman I spoke with sounded a bit frustrated. I guess she’s been fielding calls all day. I’m starting to get the hang of this political activism and I’m loving it.

7. #107
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:28 pm, AlohaGuy said:

   The poorly written statement is posted on the school district’s site.

   Do not with an English major mess.

8. #108
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:28 pm, TigerLady said:

   Thanks RWM!

9. #109
   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, John Deaux said:

   On September 24th, 2009 at 1:21 pm, rightwingmom said:

   This was filmed around June 19, 2009 at the B. Bernice Young Elementary School in Burlington, NJ.

   Was school still in session on June 19th?

   I’d look at their calendar, but it appears their servers are getting hammered.

10. #110
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, James Felix said:

    All that said, if conservatives really want to complain, they should become teachers themselves. If not, just get over it.

    Not so fast there.

    Say the situation was reversed, and most teachers were devout Christains. And based on that let’s say they decided to abandon the teaching of evolution in schools in favor of a strict Biblical creationist explanation. Would you shrug your shoulders and say “well, if we don’t like it we should get more liberal teachers”? Or would you instead insist that some professional standards can and should be adhered to no matter what a person’s personal beliefs?

    A teacher shouldn’t have to be a Conservative to see that this kind of nonsense is over the line, and any reasonable person should be able to see a line between instruction and indoctrination. If you’re saying that Liberals are incapable of doing that then you’re saying their either less intelligent than the rest of us or that they just can’t help acting in bad faith.

11. #111
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:30 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm, Red State Skeptic said:
    If not, just get over it.

    I see…just get over the fact that our children are being brainwashed to be little communists. You really are a creep. Hell no, we won’t just “get over it”. You’d like that, wouldn’t you?

12. #112
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:30 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm, Red State Skeptic said:
    All that said, if conservatives really want to complain, they should become teachers themselves. If not, just get over it.

    I don’t like the way teachers teach, I don’t like the way senators senate, I don’t like the way congressmen congress and I don’t like the way the President presides! I will complain and I won’t get over it! I have no choice as I can’t be all those things as you suggest.

    “That’s enough! When you didn’t know what you were talkin’ about, you really had somethin’!”
    - Moe, to Curly (BOOBY DUPES, 1945)

13. #113
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:31 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    We all know what the problem is and the obvious solutions:

    1. We MUST take the schools back from the socialists. Teachers who do not fall into this category are welcome.

    2. School choice, competition, will reveal every failing of the NEA by showing them up in academic acheivement. Check out the private school performance test scores.

    3. Conservatives, you and I, must make the necessary sacrifices to take up the mantle of teaching the way it used to be- you know, when America lead the world in academia (or at least competed on an equal basis).

    I for one will get involved and persue this as a second career. I will seek out, volunteer and campaign for candidates running on this platform. I will not stop until the monopoly of the teacher’s union is dismantled.

    In the words of Sean Connery (Untouchables), “What are you prepared to do?”

14. #114
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:32 pm, Thomas said:

    I think it’s a little easier for an average joe or jill to become a teacher than start a bank.

    Maybe they should just do their jobs. The way they should, without being told to no try to indoctrinate our children with their own personal beliefs. How about the teachers leave their own personal politics out of teaching our children. Their own liberal/democrat politics. Do you think they could do that? Do you think that our many liberal democrat leaning teachers could be capable of performing their jobs in an unbiased way?

    No. Neither do I.

15. #115
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:33 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    I think it’s a little easier for an average joe or jill to become a teacher than start a bank.

    Bank of America was started by a guy of Italian ancestry who thought Americans of Italian descent faced discrimination in banking.

    In the US, your limitations are only in your mind. Obama is doing his best to institutionalize limitations of course.

    Black people everywhere – you can start a bank if you want to – do not believe the racist white people telling you it’s too hard.

16. #116
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:34 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:30 pm, Rogue Cheddar said

    Good post, Cheddar…I wish I’d said it!

17. #117
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:35 pm, TigerLady said:

    happyscrapper said

    Rogue Cheddar said

    Is there any way to shut this dufus up? Arguing for argument sake is annoying.

18. #118
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:38 pm, Major O said:

    All that said, if conservatives really want to complain, they should become teachers themselves. If not, just get over it.

    Sorry RSS but that had to be the LAMEST final point to put on what was an otherwise very reasonable comment.

    I get the impression you felt you might be agreeing too much with the general sentiment here and had to throw something–ANYTHING–negative to dismiss any notion of actually agreeing.

    So the solution is for every parent that finds this objectionable to quit their jobs and go become a teacher? Hey! You might be on to something!

    Less the “quit your job” part I think it’s called “home school”…

19. #119
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:40 pm, Red State Skeptic said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, James Felix said:

    Say the situation was reversed, and most teachers were devout Christains. And based on that let’s say they decided to abandon the teaching of evolution in schools in favor of a strict Biblical creationist explanation.

    Funny, that’s pretty much my public school experience. I didn’t complain. I chalked it up to living in the Bible Belt, and I challenged my teachers when I disagreed (fortunately they were smart and engaged me). I don’t regret a damn thing.

    Now this sort of crap obviously crosses the line, and I’m not saying there should be any excuse for it. But when you have one side skewed, you’re going to have unfortunate, extreme cases like this. Like my Bible-thumping algebra teacher who told me Gandhi went to hell because he wasn’t a Christian. (Btw said algebra teacher has since come out as a lesbian, so I guess she’s joining Mahatma.)

20. #120
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:40 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Is there any way to shut this dufus up? Arguing for argument sake is annoying

    I think it serves a certain purpose, Tiger. It gives us a chance to vent. Other than that, we could just ignore the troll and it will finally give up. It wants to annoy us. We don’t need to let it. I think some of the other, more disgusting trolls must have been banned. LGM, ILMC…are you still here? They have been unusually silent. Either banned, or hiding under their rocks and afraid to come out because we have the bug spray in our hands.

21. #121
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:41 pm, rightwingmom said:

    TigerLady ~ They’re trolls.
    Choices
    1. Just ignore them!
    2. Poke a troll / watch’em roll!

    Argue w/ them at your on expense.

22. #122
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:42 pm, Major O said:

    Maybe they should just do their jobs. The way they should, without being told to no try to indoctrinate our children with their own personal beliefs. How about the teachers leave their own personal politics out of teaching our children. Their own liberal/democrat politics. Do you think they could do that? Do you think that our many liberal democrat leaning teachers could be capable of performing their jobs in an unbiased way?

    No. Neither do I

    They sure get it when an old, antiquated, backwards, far-right extremist Christian tries to influence their students’ mores. The administration at a junior high school in Anchorage, AK (a city I lived in for 15 years) chastised a teacher for teaching that abstinence is the best way to avoid STDs. Didn’t see many Liberals just “getting over it” and in those types of cases, they seldom, if ever do.

    Liberals are the FIRST to reach for authority to slap down practices or ideas they find objectionable.

23. #123
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:43 pm, TigerLady said:

    I think it serves a certain purpose, Tiger. It gives us a chance to vent. Other than that, we could just ignore the troll and it will finally give up. It wants to annoy us. We don’t need to let it. I think some of the other, more disgusting trolls must have been banned. LGM, ILMC…are you still here? They have been unusually silent. Either banned, or hiding under their rocks and afraid to come out because we have the bug spray in our hands.

    Agreed. I try not to feed trolls.

24. #124
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:44 pm, TigerLady said:

    2. Poke a troll / watch’em roll!

    Good one.

25. #125
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:46 pm, Rob said:

    All that said, if conservatives really want to complain, they should become teachers themselves. If not, just get over it.

    “Many on the Left believe that if conservatives would just get out of the way, shut up and allow liberals to re-create America in their image, we would all be better off. But those loud-mouthed cable TV and radio talk show hosts keep uneducated, God-worshipping, flag-waving, NASCAR-loving, country music-fueled trailer trash riled up and prevent their brave new world from being born.” — Cal Thomas

26. #126
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:46 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    When we see these kinds of videos isn’t the dictator usually sitting there in admiration nodding his head?

    Isn’t that all that’s missing in this video, Obama sitting there soaking in the adoration nodding in agreement?

27. #127
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:48 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    I recall a book called “The Worm in the Apple.” It was an expose on the school systems in NYC. Thanks to union rules, they pay quite a few teachers to stay home and do nothing who were convicted of felonies because of union rules. I also recall how text books were “obsolete” because wording in one or two paragraphs were changed just so publishers would get paid for work they had already been paid to do. The amount of waste, fraud and abuse in the schiool system is epic. Investigate your local district and call out EVERY abuse! It is time to hold these people accountable. Good teachers have nothing to fear. Poor teachers had better start rewriting their resumes. Or they could run for president.

28. #128
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:55 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Teachers are less of a problem than administrators! That’s were the TRUE progressive agendas are set.

29. #129
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:55 pm, thetoysurgeon said:

    How many of you sang songs about Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush or Clinton?

    I have some seedy songs about Nixon and Clinton, but did anyone ever sing in school about any of these presidents?

30. #130
    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm, rightwingmom said:

    My 8th graders had to repeat a pledge to the African family and society…over a decade ago!

    Does that count?

31. #131
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:00 pm, James Felix said:

    I have some seedy songs about Nixon and Clinton, but did anyone ever sing in school about any of these presidents?

    The Jesuits taught me a song about Hitler once, something about him having only one b… um, nevermind, I don’t think that counts.

32. #132
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:01 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:55 pm, thetoysurgeon said:
    How many of you sang songs about Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush or Clinton?

    I have some seedy songs about Nixon and Clinton, but did anyone ever sing in school about any of these presidents?

    We sang “My Country t’is of Thee” and the “Star Spangled Banner”. I don’t recall singing about any president.

33. #133
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:03 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    I think we sang about the itsy-bitsy spider at that age. Hard to recall, too long ago.

34. #134
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:07 pm, TigerLady said:

    My daughte, who is soon to be 30, had to stand in an assembly while the school sang the black national anthem. I didn’t realize we had a bna.

35. #135
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:20 pm, Dave Turson said:

    In the fourth grade, I had to buy a poem about Kennedy’s death.

36. #136
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:21 pm, jrgdds said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm, Red State Skeptic said:
    If not, just get over it.

    No we don’t need to get over it. In the world of education there should be no area of knowledge that is off the table. However, when a child is under 18, the parents should filter what is taught not some political ideologue. After that, the student can decide for themselves in spite of their tenured progressive college professors.

37. #137
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:37 pm, happyscrapper said:

    But those loud-mouthed cable TV and radio talk show hosts keep uneducated, God-worshipping, flag-waving, NASCAR-loving, country music-fueled trailer trash riled up and prevent their brave new world from being born.” — Cal Thomas

    If that brave new world ends up being born, I will change my mind about abortion.

38. #138
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:38 pm, Rob said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:20 pm, Dave Turson said:

    In the fourth grade, I had to buy a poem about Kennedy’s death.

    And I had to learn the poem, “O’ Captain! My Captain!” about Lincoln’s death. Maybe there will be one about Obama…

39. #139
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:39 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Heard the Superintendent was upset that it was taped and released…never mind the indoctrination of our youth!

    Classic progressive!

40. #140
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:51 pm, happy2behere said:

    Tribute to a black President during Black History Month? OK.

    Plagarizing a Sunday School song? NOT OK.

    Indoctrination by an agenda driven author? NOT EVEN CLOSE.

41. #141
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:52 pm, happy2behere said:

    Sorry – not clear, indoctrination not even close to OK.

42. #142
    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:58 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 2:39 pm, rightwingmom said:
    Heard the Superintendent was upset that it was taped and released…never mind the indoctrination of our youth!

    Stand by…they will probably sue the person who taped it and the person who released it too, and maybe youtube…and maybe Michelle Malkin, etc.

43. #143
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, reshas1 said:

    The Story of Stuff.. Get this out there, I’ve asked both my kids if they have seen this, they haven’t.

    http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/30932/

44. #144
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, happy2behere said:

    Hi happy, a bit feisty today? That guy annoys me too sometimes.

    Anyway – what is creepy about this video is that the kids are so young. Anybody with half a conscience would not try to indoctrinate little ones. Shame on the people who should have been supervising this.

45. #145
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, Rob said:

    Michelle, tonight is B. Bernice Young Elementary schools back to school night 3-6pm. I hope some parents are there to give a piece of their mind… perhaps a news crew should be there too?? hmmmmmm?

46. #146
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, Rob said:

    oops… got the time for back to school night wrong.. it is 6-8pm.

47. #147
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:20 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, happy2behere said:
    Hi happy, a bit feisty today?

    Yeah…what else is new?

    At least we are both “happy”, right?

48. #148
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:22 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, Rob said:
    Michelle, tonight is B. Bernice Young Elementary schools back to school night 3-6pm. I hope some parents are there to give a piece of their mind… perhaps a news crew should be there too?? hmmmmmm?

    #812209On September 24th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, Rob said:
    oops… got the time for back to school night wrong.. it is 6-8pm.

    What a perfect opportunity for anyone living in the area to drop in. And yes, notify the media, if they are not in the tank for Odumbo. I do feel for the kids, though. Their open house could turn out to be quite traumatic for them. Too bad they are caught in the middle of a political firestorm.

49. #149
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:25 pm, Bruce said:

    The original video link is still working for me. That said – and the statement by the Superintendent that the video was not authorized – I have downloaded the video for my archives. Just in case:)

    Great work, Michelle, Mark, and Exurban League!

50. #150
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:26 pm, rightwingmom said:

    B. Bernice Young Elem. voice mail is FULL. Imagine that!

51. #151
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, Dave Turson said:

    Fox News has an article about this today and an “eagle ear” posted the lyrics. There’s even a poll.

52. #152
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, Bruce said:

    Re the “back to school night” … this would be a good opportunity to scare the crap out of some school administrators and inform them you intend to sue for taping their kids, releasing it, and not getting either consent forms or legally required releases to use their kids in a promotional video.

53. #153
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Bruce ~ I’ve been digging for the super’s remarks. Can you post the link???

54. #154
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:30 pm, Bruce said:

    Sure, RWM – I’m pretty sure it was from Exurban League. Hold one …

55. #155
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:32 pm, Bruce said:

    Yup – it was from Exurban League. The statement …
    Dear Burlington Township Families:

    Today we became aware of a video that was placed on the internet which has been reported in the media. The video is of a class of students singing a song about President Obama. The activity took place during Black History Month in 2009, which is recognized each February to honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. Our curriculum studies, honors and recognizes those who serve our country. The recording and distribution of the class activity were unauthorized.

    If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me or Dr. King, Principal of B. Bernice Young School, directly.

    Sincerely,
    Dr. Christopher M. Manno,
    Superintendent of Schools”

56. #156
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm, Bruce said:

    From the Fox poll … 97% of respondents say this was totally inappropriate and political indoctrination.

57. #157
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:35 pm, emjem24 said:

    Red State Skeptic said:
    I think it’s a little easier for an average joe or jill to become a teacher than start a bank.

    Actually, if you knew anything about teaching and the general education profession, it isn’t at all easy to become a teacher. You don’t automatically become a teacher in most states just because you have a college degree. Most states require certification (even for substitute teachers) along with the requisite testing like the Praxis.

    Do you also realize that there is a teacher surplus going on right now? There are thousands of teachers out of work right now. There are many talented teachers with advanced degrees who will never be hired because they cost too much. I am one of those teachers in the Social Studies/History field who’ve had to make other plans.

    Teaching is no longer a “fall-back” profession. You can do anything in this country, including starting a bank. However, you can no longer enter the field of teaching because there are 100′s of people fighting for the same position as you. I’m not willing to put my life on hold, waiting for years to get a full-time position as I deceive myself into getting my foot in the door by substitute teaching. I’ve already discovered that I can make twice the money I used to make subbing in the private sector.

    Do you live in the real world or what?

58. #158
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:38 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Bruce ~ THX! Worth the wait!

59. #159
    On September 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm, rightwingmom said:

    The “Back to School” event is posted at the bottom right-hand corner of their website.

    B. Bernice Young Elementary School

60. #160
    On September 24th, 2009 at 4:10 pm, Gabe said:

    Notice this part of the arrogant and unrepentant statement put out by the liberal superintendent:

    The activity took place during Black History Month in 2009, which is recognized each February to honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. Our curriculum studies, honors and recognizes those who serve our country. The recording and distribution of the class activity were unauthorized.

    Translation: We do this type of thing all the time, and the crime was to let other people find out about it through an “unauthorized recording.” You parents and citizens are not allowed to know what goes on in our government public schools. Your children belong to us.

61. #161
    On September 24th, 2009 at 4:16 pm, Wade said:

    The activity took place during Black History Month in 2009, which is recognized each February to honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. Our curriculum studies, honors and recognizes those who serve our country. The recording and distribution of the class activity were unauthorized

    .
    Will the Chancellor Superintendent be forthcoming with songs from White Americans month of 2009?

62. #162
    On September 24th, 2009 at 4:51 pm, thetoysurgeon said:

    Seems like there is a time difference here …the film was produced in June, 2009 but was shown months earlier in black history month? Where the hell Is white history month?

63. #163
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:00 pm, allrsn said:

    The poorly written statement is posted on the school district’s site.

    I get a error 403

64. #164
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm, purplepeep said:

    allrsn said:

    “The poorly written statement is posted on the school district’s site.”

    I get a error 403

    I’d guess the server is down from too many hits, allren. At any rate, the statement is reproduced at Exurban League.

65. #165
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:18 pm, corona said:

    The poorly written statement is posted on the school district’s site.

    Um … the URL ain’t so hot, either.

66. #166
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:25 pm, cicerokid said:

    This story and blog is linked to Yahoo’s home page!

67. #167
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:37 pm, Drained Brain said:

    Burlington Township School District does have a way of getting into the news, doesn’t it? From Wikipedia:

    Allegations of religious intolerance

    On March 22, 2007, Burlington Township High School scheduled a simulated Columbine-like school shooting, lockdown and evacuation where Burlington Township police detectives posed as Christian fundamentalists who became angry (when a student was expelled for praying before class) and begin shooting students in order to “seek justice.” [4] The World Net Daily website ran the story on April 3, 2007. and quoted Bob Pawson, a spokesman of Scriptures In School, as characterizing the simulation as a “grotesque scenario saturated with Christian-bashing prejudice and bigotry; a scenario which could never possibly occur.” [5]

    In response to the news coverage, the Burlington Township School District issued an official statement saying:

    Any perceived insensitivities to our religious community as a result of the emergency exercise are regrettable. It was certainly not the intent to portray any group in a negative manner. We cherish, respect, and celebrate the diversity of cultures and faith that exist within our community” and the district respected the right of students and faculty to pray on school grounds. [6]

    The school district had no knowledge of the chosen scenario, however, which was chosen by the township police department

68. #168
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:41 pm, purplepeep said:

    Drained Brain said:

    Burlington Township School District does have a way of getting into the news, doesn’t it?

    I remember that story, DBrain. Is there something in the school district’s water supply, or what?

69. #169
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:41 pm, 3Angela said:

    Charisse Carney-Nunes also wrote a book called, “Nappy” I kid you not.
    http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&ISBN=9780974814216&ourl=Nappy%2FCharisse%2DCarney%2DNunes

70. #170
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:43 pm, collinb said:

    Beck has the video

71. #171
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:51 pm, palerider55 said:

    I wonder how “Dubya Loves the Little Children” would have gone over in the public schools?

72. #172
    On September 24th, 2009 at 5:52 pm, purplepeep said:

    Drained Brain said:

    Burlington Township School District does have a way of getting into the news, doesn’t it? From Wikipedia:

    Here the link to the World Net Daily story on that 2007 Burlington Township School District scandal:

    ‘Hostage situation’ portrays killers as Christians

73. #173
    On September 24th, 2009 at 6:19 pm, Truesoldier said:

    Today we became aware of a video that was placed on the internet which has been reported in the media. The video is of a class of students singing a song about President Obama. The activity took place during Black History Month in 2009, which is recognized each February to honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. Our curriculum studies, honors and recognizes those who serve our country. The recording and distribution of the class activity were unauthorized.

    Two follow up questions here:

    1. In Feb 09 Obama had only been President for roughly 1 month, so what exactly were his accomplishments that would merit such praise?

    2. By your statement the function was sanctioned by the school, but not the recording and distribution. Was this an attempt to keep a lid on what activities are going on in your school?

74. #174
    On September 24th, 2009 at 6:45 pm, Bruce said:

    1. In Feb 09 Obama had only been President for roughly 1 month, so what exactly were his accomplishments that would merit such praise?

    He doesn’t need any – he is the first [half]Black President. have you been living in a cave?

    2. By your statement the function was sanctioned by the school, but not the recording and distribution. Was this an attempt to keep a lid on what activities are going on in your school?

    Based on the reports of prior events in that district – I would say the odds are high that was EXACTLY the plan. have the parents in this town been living in caves? Or is this simply a liberal hotbed. The town cops certainly don’t appear to an old retired copper like me to be to damned smart if that “hostage situation” deal is any indication. Was there a public uproar about that, I wonder?

75. #175
    On September 24th, 2009 at 6:58 pm, rightwingmom said:

    The (re-submitted) Youtube link to this story went from 300+ this morning to over 25,000 now!

    The trolls are busy at the Youtube comments!

76. #176
    On September 24th, 2009 at 7:23 pm, gregorystephens said:

    “The Leader is good, the Leader is great. I surrender my will as of this date.” -”The Joy of Sect” episode of The Simpsons

77. #177
    On September 24th, 2009 at 7:42 pm, swede said:

    Hallowed be his name
    His kingdom come
    His will be done
    In New Jersey as it is in Washington

78. #178
    On September 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm, AuntiEm said:

    The principal said it was done for black history month, February, but the book wasn’t released until April?

79. #179
    On September 24th, 2009 at 9:13 pm, seamusmeboy said:

    Truesoldier,

    The school is probably in CYA mode. I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts that they do not have publicity releases on all of the students seen in that video. A willing parent would have a valid and sustainable lawsuit for the unauthorized release of their childs image. The admins at this school (and culpable teachers) need to be fired for being incredibly stupid, and putting children at risk.

80. #180
    On September 24th, 2009 at 10:21 pm, realitycheck said:

    I’ve already found my “inner Obama”.

    Usually, once found, a high fiber diet and plenty of water will rid the body of it within 24 hours.

81. #181
    On September 24th, 2009 at 10:41 pm, Bogtrotter said:

    I just came from perusing DU to see what the DUmmies have to say about this. Of course, they are convinced it is all a fake….just like the ACORN videos. LOL!

82. #182
    On September 24th, 2009 at 10:57 pm, rightisright said:

    is that a new subject to add to the school curriculum, must have the condom and cucumber lessons satisfied or are they still glued to that subject?
    I have an idea, how about teachers teaching the three “R”s and to hell with all this politically correct crap and politics in the classroom.

83. #183
    On September 24th, 2009 at 11:01 pm, babiesgrandma said:

    D Brain said… Burlington Township High School scheduled a simulated Columbine-like school shooting, lockdown and evacuation where Burlington Township police detectives posed as Christian fundamentalists who became angry (when a student was expelled for praying before class) and begin shooting students in order to “seek justice.”

    How about if they had posed as angry Islamist Terrorists? mmmmm, mmmm, mmmm.

84. #184
    On September 24th, 2009 at 11:13 pm, GJCorby said:

    Actions of most modern presidents change the world, the question is do they change it for the better.
    So far all I see for America and the world is a bleak future.

85. #185
    On September 24th, 2009 at 11:51 pm, mattm said:

    They said Hussein! Racists! or is that not racist anymore. I can’t keep up.

86. #186
    On September 25th, 2009 at 8:34 am, jamesgreenidge said:

    Jon at Exurban League has a response from the school district confirming the rap session as an official school activity.

    Rap session. No wonder school music (classical) appreciation curricula have gone down the toilet or the way of the dodo in schools across the country, as rues my ex-music teacher mom.

    James Greenidge
    Queens, NY

87. #187
    On September 25th, 2009 at 12:52 pm, DBNinKY said:

    In the MD video, did anyone notice how unfazed the ACORN workers were to hear the purpose for James and Heather’s house purchase, like they had heard this sort of thing before? That needs to be checked into and hopefully will, thanks to the disclosure and publicity brought on by the lawsuit.

    As for the MD law, Rags is right – this will not work in ACORN’s favor. First, the Constitutional right of the press to investigate is sure to trump this law. Like Rags said, the MD law was not intended to provide cover for illegal activity.

    Second, who is to say what constitutes expected privacy and a wiretap – I mean, have the people who argue this never seen the video or been to see a loan officer at a bank?

    The video clearly shows the doors to what looks more like a conference room than an office, wide open and presents audible sounds of a child or children and adults talking in the next room. It was as open and non-intimate a setting as the hip-high cubicles that mark off loan officers work desks in bank lobbies, where borrows most private financial info is stated before every customer in the bank.

    Expected privacy in conversation is implied to mean intimate, personal discussion between two people – unless explicitly stated otherwise; the MD law leaves too much open to interpretation.

    I know ACORN was compelled to instigate a lawsuit because they were caught and need to create doubt if they are to survive the scandal, but they really need to rethink this.

88. #188
    On September 25th, 2009 at 12:56 pm, DBNinKY said:

    Oops! Wrong thread -

89. #189
    On September 25th, 2009 at 3:33 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    Red State Skeptic said:

    We already know what the response will be to critics of this elementary school agitprop: Raaaaaacist!

    Right. Let me know when that happens.

    
    Here ya go….