I'm already friends with many people who oppose most of my political views (Ryan, LOL). I can't see basing a friendship on nothing but political agreement.
I certainly feel that I can be friends with someone who doesn’t agree with me but there is something I have to note; politics will only be discussed if we can have an adult conversation. I won’t name the individual by name (Not that anyone on here knows them) but they are the first to start a political argument (Not discussion) and never has any facts to back up their arguments. I’ve had many conversations with people like this that instantly reply to a valid argument with a “I don’t care”, “You don’t know what you’re talking about”, “You’re a stupid Republican”, etc…
In all honesty there is nothing I enjoy (Okay, stretching it a little) more than having an educated discussion with someone of an opposing view. It doesn’t happen often but when it does both parties usually walk away with some new knowledge instead of immature insults. Bottom line, I’ll befriend just about anyone but if they can’t have a mature discussion about politics, politics will not be discussed.
I see only two things wrong with this video of a little over 4 minutes. At about 3:20 into the video someone pledges himself to Obama and then at the end Demi Moore pledges herself to be a servant of the President. Nothing else is wrong with it, in my opinion. And even though I wouldn't pledge myself to be a servant of ANY president, I think the uproar is being taken out of context. All this pledging is in the video to try to get children to understand that they can make a change. That they can make good things happen. That they can make a positive difference in the world. of course, I'm not a paranoid person. That's my 2 cents.
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No worries Jeff. Unless you look at the video in context the significance could easily be taken lightly. The message contained in a lot of it is harmless but is still inappropriate considering the audience.
When Crystal and I landed at LAX for a connection flight about a month ago there were about 20 Japanese soldiers in uniform. It did cross my mind as to why they were here in uniform.
1.) This PSA video was played at an elementary school in Utah.
2.) The president is elected to serve "The People" not the other way around.
3.) This type of propaganda wouldn't be nearly as alarming if it was a commercial someone paid for outright and ran on tv. It is entirely different when you're force feeding these beliefs, ideas, and propaganda to young children without their parents being made aware of it.
4.) Three of the women in this video have appeared either topless or completely naked in feature films, Anthony Kedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers has openly used drugs in the past, I can go on.... Is this who you as a parent want attempting to manipulate and influence your kids? Without your permission.
5.) The "God Like" mural and "Cult Like" ending with the cult/following of people speaking in unison as Obama's image forms from his followers. This type of propaganda is sickening.
6.) Harpo Productions produced this video. Harpo = Oprah.
No one would argue that some of the comments made are good thoughts or ideas but why are they trying to manipulate the kids with the opinions of tainted celebrities? Two or three times the following is said, "I pledge to serve Barack Obama." In one form or another.
Another thing that's funny; not once did I hear I pledge allegiance to the flag or the constitution.
To EACH HIS OWN OPINION. The Left says the Right is wrong. The Right says the Left is wrong. I refrain from any opinion at all. That's all I have to say about that !
In all honesty there is nothing I enjoy (Okay, stretching it a little) more than having an educated discussion with someone of an opposing view. It doesn’t happen often but when it does both parties usually walk away with some new knowledge instead of immature insults. Bottom line, I’ll befriend just about anyone but if they can’t have a mature discussion about politics, politics will not be discussed.
Glad I'm back from vacation? Have you missed me?!?
A couple of things.
1.) This PSA video was played at an elementary school in Utah.
2.) The president is elected to serve "The People" not the other way around.
3.) This type of propaganda wouldn't be nearly as alarming if it was a commercial someone paid for outright and ran on tv. It is entirely different when you're force feeding these beliefs, ideas, and propaganda to young children without their parents being made aware of it.
4.) Three of the women in this video have appeared either topless or completely naked in feature films, Anthony Kedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers has openly used drugs in the past, I can go on.... Is this who you as a parent want attempting to manipulate and influence your kids? Without your permission.
5.) The "God Like" mural and "Cult Like" ending with the cult/following of people speaking in unison as Obama's image forms from his followers. This type of propaganda is sickening.
6.) Harpo Productions produced this video. Harpo = Oprah.
No one would argue that some of the comments made are good thoughts or ideas but why are they trying to manipulate the kids with the opinions of tainted celebrities? Two or three times the following is said, "I pledge to serve Barack Obama." In one form or another.
Another thing that's funny; not once did I hear I pledge allegiance to the flag or the constitution.