Comments on: Worst Speech Ever? http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:25:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: MBC http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122864 MBC Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:07:12 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122864 Really? He really said this? OMG! Really? He really said this? OMG!

]]> By: Peggy Sue http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122825 Peggy Sue Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:30:29 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122825 I read your commentary with interest, Diane. I've never taught. I think I knew instintively I wouldn't be good at it. But I admire people who are and some of my earliest role models were teachers, who pushed and encouraged me and many others. It should not sound revolutionary to teach the subject at hand, rather than "social skills." And yet, I saw the same thing when my kids were going through the public school system. I think we made a grave mistake when we decided "everyone" should be going to college, throwing the vocational school system to a second class status. Tradesmen are still needed in this country. And not everyone is geared for academic work. I also have problems with the GED push, so that everyone can pretend that they have a HS diploma. I have a niece who went this route, after dropping out in 9th grade. She has a GED, but her education is no better than 9th grade [actually, I'd say no better than 6th or 7th grade]. Had she been encouraged to pursue a trade route, she could have had a living wage in a job she felt good about. I think we have to get out of this PC notion that everyone is "equal" in all things. We simply are not. And academics is one of those areas. That's not to say kids should not be encouraged, even given extra help to succeed or learn the basics, but pretending everyone is a genius serves no one. The kids the least. I tip my hat to your service. Too bad we don't have more teachers like you. I read your commentary with interest, Diane. I’ve never taught. I think I knew instintively I wouldn’t be good at it. But I admire people who are and some of my earliest role models were teachers, who pushed and encouraged me and many others. It should not sound revolutionary to teach the subject at hand, rather than “social skills.” And yet, I saw the same thing when my kids were going through the public school system.

I think we made a grave mistake when we decided “everyone” should be going to college, throwing the vocational school system to a second class status. Tradesmen are still needed in this country. And not everyone is geared for academic work.

I also have problems with the GED push, so that everyone can pretend that they have a HS diploma. I have a niece who went this route, after dropping out in 9th grade. She has a GED, but her education is no better than 9th grade [actually, I'd say no better than 6th or 7th grade]. Had she been encouraged to pursue a trade route, she could have had a living wage in a job she felt good about.

I think we have to get out of this PC notion that everyone is “equal” in all things. We simply are not. And academics is one of those areas. That’s not to say kids should not be encouraged, even given extra help to succeed or learn the basics, but pretending everyone is a genius serves no one. The kids the least.

I tip my hat to your service. Too bad we don’t have more teachers like you.

]]> By: oowawa http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122816 oowawa Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:23:19 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122816 Yes--Thanks for your diligence. Yes–Thanks for your diligence.

]]> By: CG http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122813 CG Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:22:20 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122813 NH, did your wife gush about Obama's speech, and you two disagree? ha, ha. You are absolutely right, there were no shoot for the moon moments. I have to believe it is a very calculated move though on Obama's part (Axelrod's part), very calculated... I'm embarrassed to say I chuckled in moments when Obama seemed somber, but maybe it's because nothing he says seems genuine when he turns his head from teleprompter to teleprompter... NH, did your wife gush about Obama’s speech, and you two disagree? ha, ha. You are absolutely right, there were no shoot for the moon moments. I have to believe it is a very calculated move though on Obama’s part (Axelrod’s part), very calculated… I’m embarrassed to say I chuckled in moments when Obama seemed somber, but maybe it’s because nothing he says seems genuine when he turns his head from teleprompter to teleprompter…

]]> By: AMERICA R.I.P. http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122811 AMERICA R.I.P. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:20:06 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122811 PS It doesn't matter whether people can "pay their utilities." In this country, we reward success. It's completely inappropriate to do this. If he wants to be "fair" then he should make it a sliding scale that EVERY SINGLE PERSON in the White House takes a percentage of a pay cut. Punishing only those who make over $100,000 is insane and it's the first sign that he is one big ole COMMIE. PS It doesn’t matter whether people can “pay their utilities.” In this country, we reward success. It’s completely inappropriate to do this. If he wants to be “fair” then he should make it a sliding scale that EVERY SINGLE PERSON in the White House takes a percentage of a pay cut. Punishing only those who make over $100,000 is insane and it’s the first sign that he is one big ole COMMIE.

]]> By: AMERICA R.I.P. http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122809 AMERICA R.I.P. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:17:22 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122809 I think it's ridiculous. Yes, it was his staff. But it's what is to come. Everyone in this country will have to be "equal." Does that mean that the limit for ANYONE in this country to make salary wise is $100,000? It's socialism. I can't applaud it. He is, yet again, punishing SUCCESS. I'm sure the insane left doesn't understand that the WH bathroom attendants don't deserve to make as much as the Chief of Staff. It's ridiculous. Here we go destroying what America was founded on. I think it’s ridiculous. Yes, it was his staff. But it’s what is to come. Everyone in this country will have to be “equal.” Does that mean that the limit for ANYONE in this country to make salary wise is $100,000? It’s socialism. I can’t applaud it. He is, yet again, punishing SUCCESS. I’m sure the insane left doesn’t understand that the WH bathroom attendants don’t deserve to make as much as the Chief of Staff. It’s ridiculous. Here we go destroying what America was founded on.

]]> By: NewHampster http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122794 NewHampster Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:01:46 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122794 I've been here, just not posting every day. If you want to read more of my misspelled, ill conceived snark the please drop over to <a href="//www.partizane.cm" rel="nofollow">partizane</a> I’ve been here, just not posting every day. If you want to read more of my misspelled, ill conceived snark the please drop over to partizane

]]> By: Dawnelle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122736 Dawnelle Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:13:07 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122736 lol @ little man's disease ok beebop I've never met him so I can only go by what I've watched doesn't matter anymore cuz we're stuck with Barry Dennis would have been better imo that's all jmo but a LOT of people would have been better than Bambi lol @ little man’s disease

ok beebop I’ve never met him so I can only go by what I’ve watched

doesn’t matter anymore cuz we’re stuck with Barry

Dennis would have been better imo
that’s all
jmo
but a LOT of people would have been better than Bambi

]]> By: KintheNorthwest http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122734 KintheNorthwest Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:11:11 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122734 Yet he was to get pay for his wife on top of all this. Yet he was to get pay for his wife on top of all this.

]]> By: Peggy Sue http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122731 Peggy Sue Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:09:12 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122731 I thought the freeze was strictly on the WH staff, Stogie. It's a symbolic gesture [I'm sure none of these people will have trouble paying their utilities]. But it certainly beats the eagerness with which Congress has voted itself a pay hike, regardless of financial conditions on the ground. The restrictions on lobbyists that he signed will be determined on how well [and if] they're enforced. The other points were about "accountability, transparency and tapping the private sector for ideas to solve our problems." Somewhat vague. But he received polite applause. These were hardly bold, sweeping measures. I think we can all agree that government officials should work in an "ethical" manner. But there was nothing announced today to rock the boat or kick up dust. A limp beginning from where I sit. We shall see. I thought the freeze was strictly on the WH staff, Stogie. It’s a symbolic gesture [I'm sure none of these people will have trouble paying their utilities]. But it certainly beats the eagerness with which Congress has voted itself a pay hike, regardless of financial conditions on the ground. The restrictions on lobbyists that he signed will be determined on how well [and if] they’re enforced. The other points were about “accountability, transparency and tapping the private sector for ideas to solve our problems.”

Somewhat vague. But he received polite applause.

These were hardly bold, sweeping measures. I think we can all agree that government officials should work in an “ethical” manner. But there was nothing announced today to rock the boat or kick up dust.

A limp beginning from where I sit. We shall see.

]]> By: sarainitaly http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122690 sarainitaly Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:43:56 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122690 it just makes it worse because if we recover one spammed post, and you made several attemtps, then we have to recover ALL attempts, for the filter to quit spamming you. does that make sense? it just makes it worse because if we recover one spammed post, and you made several attemtps, then we have to recover ALL attempts, for the filter to quit spamming you. does that make sense?

]]> By: trixta http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122670 trixta Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:29:36 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122670 Sarah, I think she is pregnant too. Sarah, I think she is pregnant too.

]]> By: Ferd Berfle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122666 Ferd Berfle Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:27:43 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122666 My allegiance is to the Constitution. When I served, I swore to uphold and defend that wonderful document. Flags are nice but are only a symbol. The Constitution IS our country. Bush was very good to the flag and wrapped himself up in it; he wasn't so good to the Constitution. I believe That One will be more of the same. My allegiance is to the Constitution. When I served, I swore to uphold and defend that wonderful document. Flags are nice but are only a symbol. The Constitution IS our country.

Bush was very good to the flag and wrapped himself up in it; he wasn’t so good to the Constitution. I believe That One will be more of the same.

]]> By: trixta http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122665 trixta Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:26:55 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122665 Touchet, it's called fascism, which can exist on either side of the political spectrum. Touchet, it’s called fascism, which can exist on either side of the political spectrum.

]]> By: trixta http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122662 trixta Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:23:56 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122662 The irony of it all, Peggy Sue. You are spot on. 150K v 150M+ !!!!!!! Funny how the Obamas can have expensive color- coordinated designer clothes and an obscenely pricey inaugural celebration, while the Palins are slammed for what little the RNC spent on their clothes in comparison. The irony of it all, Peggy Sue. You are spot on. 150K v 150M+ !!!!!!!

Funny how the Obamas can have expensive color- coordinated designer clothes and an obscenely pricey inaugural celebration, while the Palins are slammed for what little the RNC spent on their clothes in comparison.

]]> By: Ferd Berfle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122659 Ferd Berfle Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:20:54 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122659 I should point out to you, Mr. Obamabot, that gainsay does not constitute argument or debate, not that you would care given the sort of mindless crap you've been wasting good comment space on. You would be right at home over at HuffnPuffPo, so I invite you to go pollute their blog for a change. Here's a bone for you, Chip, and there's the door. I should point out to you, Mr. Obamabot, that gainsay does not constitute argument or debate, not that you would care given the sort of mindless crap you’ve been wasting good comment space on.

You would be right at home over at HuffnPuffPo, so I invite you to go pollute their blog for a change.

Here’s a bone for you, Chip, and there’s the door.

]]> By: trixta http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122655 trixta Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:17:30 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122655 Yeah, "yellow be mellow" was pretty hokey and disrespectful to Asians. What, are Asians not mellow? Anyway, what's the opposite of mellow? Is it high strung or uptight? Yeah, “yellow be mellow” was pretty hokey and disrespectful to Asians. What, are Asians not mellow? Anyway, what’s the opposite of mellow? Is it high strung or uptight?

]]> By: socalannie http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122653 socalannie Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:15:30 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122653 That so call "prayer" or "invocation" or whatever the hell they want to call it was the nadir of the entire inaugural extravaganza. Absolutely racist and insulting to millions. There was no excuse to include that trashy, low class prayer in what should have been a dignified <em>All</em>-American ceremony. Well, after leading the most divisive primary campaign in history, this is what I have come to expect from Obama. Divide and conquer. Thugocracy politics. That so call “prayer” or “invocation” or whatever the hell they want to call it was the nadir of the entire inaugural extravaganza. Absolutely racist and insulting to millions. There was no excuse to include that trashy, low class prayer in what should have been a dignified All-American ceremony.

Well, after leading the most divisive primary campaign in history, this is what I have come to expect from Obama. Divide and conquer. Thugocracy politics.

]]> By: Ferd Berfle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122651 Ferd Berfle Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:14:14 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122651 LMAO. I was imagining Beaky-Buzzard in the old Warner Brother cartoons. LMAO. I was imagining Beaky-Buzzard in the old Warner Brother cartoons.

]]> By: obamaphobe http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/01/21/worst-speech-ever/#comment-1122649 obamaphobe Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:12:49 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=11760#comment-1122649 Maybe Roberts purposely messed him up. He potentially may have to re-take the oath due to the flub. Considering that the case concerning his eligibility to be POTUS is still pending before the supreme court, and if he is ultimately found ineligible due to lack of citizenship, then we will not have sealed our doom. Because, as it stands, he is not our President until a re-do. Roberts may have saved us from a constitutional crisis. Maybe Roberts purposely messed him up. He potentially may have to re-take the oath due to the flub. Considering that the case concerning his eligibility to be POTUS is still pending before the supreme court, and if he is ultimately found ineligible due to lack of citizenship, then we will not have sealed our doom. Because, as it stands, he is not our President until a re-do. Roberts may have saved us from a constitutional crisis.

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