Parents and lawmakers speak out against Obama's speech to students

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I have those days too.

"Why am I not making sense?! I give up!!"

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I'm sorry, but anytime anyone uses the "let's just stop the disagreements" line, or something similar, it sounds exactly like "just agree with me now, whether you want to or not, it will be a whole lot easier."

Is that in reference to Obama's Congressional pep talk: "the time for bickering is over! The time for games has passed! Now is the season for action...bring the best of our parties...show the American people what we can do!"

It's like the pep talk to kids! "Stay in school...it's easier...don't back talk me!!" Socialism, I tell ya! (kidding)

[SWTXBelle]

I addressed the school speech in my column (I was pro-speech, anti-stupidity). I did notice on the paper's website that I had 35 comments (but I don't read 'em - they are anonymous, and my e-mail is printed with every column, so I figure if they aren't willing to man up and stand behind their statements I should just save myself the grief.), which is far more than I ever have - I guess the good news is someone is still reading 'em!

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Is that in reference to Obama's Congressional pep talk: "the time for bickering is over! The time for games has passed! Now is the season for action...bring the best of our parties...show the American people what we can do!"

Exactly...if someone truly felt that way, then why don't they give up their side of the argument? One of the easiest ways to stop the bickering would be just to drop the whole health care reform all together, or to concede more on his side.

Of course, I'm one of those that believes the "bickering" is a good thing...checks and balances and all that good stuff.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Of course, I'm one of those that believes the "bickering" is a good thing...checks and balances and all that good stuff.

Ditto.

The ignorance and anger that come with the bickering are just par for the course.