Obama Speaks to Schools? Demand Your Right to be Stupid

CensorChild285I have commented on a lot of off-the-wall stupid things people have done in this country. The Slow Bleed is an equal opportunity opinionated site. That means I have no problem pointing out stupid crap from either side of the aisle, any race, any religion (or lack thereof), and even stupid stuff I do. For some reason, this one seems to take the cake.

Today President Obama makes his speech directly to public schools. The announcement of his speech led to a massive amount of people (and schools) condemning the man. How dare the President of this great country talk directly to American students about things like “staying in school” and “raising the bar.” – What the hell is he thinking?

“Raise the bar?” My kid is OWED a nice life. (Special Slow Bleed Alert: Your kid is “owed” a big cup-o-jack). [Read more...]

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Obama Complete School Speech

Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
Back to School Event

Arlington, Virginia
September 8, 2009

ObamaPortrait285The President: Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I’m glad you all could join us today.

I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. And for those of you in kindergarten, or starting middle or high school, it’s your first day in a new school, so it’s understandable if you’re a little nervous. I imagine there are some seniors out there who are feeling pretty good right now, with just one more year to go. And no matter what grade you’re in, some of you are probably wishing it were still summer, and you could’ve stayed in bed just a little longer this morning. [Read more...]

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