A Little 1940's Germany...

[Dusty]

Click for video.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/29/a-little-1940s-germany-parents-livid-after-middle-schoolers-watch-video-of-celebrities-who-pledge-support-for-obama-and-ask-viewers-to-do-likewise/

Remember that “I Pledge” video produced by Oprah Winfrey’s production company after President Obama took office in 2009?

It features a gaggle of celebrities telling viewers all the good they promise to do for humanity. But toward the end, it drifts into a pledge of support for Obama — the kind of rhetoric that befits a political convention spot as opposed to a public service message.

Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis says, “I pledge to be of service to Barack Obama,” kissing his biceps in the process.

After a number of other celebs staring invoking their intentions to “be the change” (sound familiar?), Demi Moore finishes things by saying, “I pledge to be a servant to our president.”

For some reason the Hudson (Wis.) School District unearthed the “I Pledge” video for its middle school’s Peace One Day event a few days back, and a number parents in attendance were outraged.

District and school officials made a quick backpedal, apologizing to those offended by the video, reports KMSP-TV.

“The reason the video was used was to show students small ways to make a difference in their communities,” the district wrote in its apology. “Unfortunately, the video also had a political slant. The district is non-partisan and does not endorse the political messages found in this video. This video will not be used in the district again.”

Middle School Principal Dan Koch this announcement to students Thursday afternoon:

“The ‘I Pledge’ video we viewed yesterday included some messages about serving President Barack Obama. We apologize for any part of the video that was offensive to students, their families and staff. The video conveyed a message that people serve the presidency when in fact our elected officials serve the people. We respect the Office of the President of the United States but like all of our other elected officials, that office serves each of us as well. I sincerely hope that as participants in Wednesday’s event what you took away from the experience was to choose to make a difference in your world.”

The district wouldn’t disclose whose idea it was to show the “I Pledge” video to students, KMSP reports, but people on the streets weren’t thrilled by offering the video’s message to middle schoolers.

“It looks a little 1940s Germany,” says one interviewee, who agrees that its essentially propaganda. Another adds, “It doesn’t seem right.”

Peace One Day was started by filmmaker Jeremy Gilley in 1999 as “an annual day of global unity, a day of intercultural cooperation on a scale that humanity has never known.”

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Wonder how these fellows are coming along with their aspirations?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mvP0ArKIGY

These tots?
http://thetruthwins.com/archives/6-videos-of-school-children-singing-songs-that-praise-barack-obama

Don't be dissin' da King, y'all!

http://www.infowars.com/teacher-yells-at-student-criminal-offense-to-criticize-obama/

How could this Country be so stupid as to fall for this kind of pap?

[mark46th]

"Peace One Day was started by filmmaker Jeremy Gilley in 1999 as “an annual day of global unity, a day of intercultural cooperation on a scale that humanity has never known.”

Try and sell that to Islam...

[Streck-Fu]

I'll chip in for the plane ticket.....


but then, they may not only spare him but fully cooperate with him so that he could be a great distributor of propaganda for them as well......

[Richard]

America's public, private, and home school elementry, junior high, and high school populations exceed 56 million students and 3 million educators. Wthout knowing the full background on any of those pieces, one can make many assumptions - to include that perhaps their intentions were good but poorly executed, especially when they lack but minimal context surrounded by obfuscating layers of professed umbrage. Things like that can happen and when they do, as was the case with the JHS in WI, merit review and corrective action when necessary.

It would be interesting to know the whole story and the final outcome on those other situations as well.

Education is an active community endeavor, and the amount of active involvement at all levels of our communities has an impact and varies as greatly as our community involvement in our political processes at all levels of government. Some communities excel and others struggle, and the reasons are myriad and complicated. However, we can rest assured that the blogosphere will be sure to highlight any real or perceived shortcomings...especially if it involves notoriety, money, or some sort of politically motivated machination.

And so it goes...

Richard

[ghp95134]

Ich schwöre bei Gott diesen heiligen Eid, daß ich dem Führer des Deutschen Reiches und Volkes, Adolf Hitler, dem Oberbefehlshaber der Wehrmacht, unbedingten Gehorsam leisten und als tapferer Soldat bereit sein will, jederzeit für diesen Eid mein Leben einzusetzen.

I swear by God this holy oath, that I want to offer unconditional obedience to the Führer of the German Reich and people, Adolf Hitler, the commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht, and be prepared as a brave soldier to risk my life for this oath at any time.

--ghp

[Edit: Pat, thanks for the advice to "pink" my sarcasm.]

[Dusty]

America's public, private, and home school elementry, junior high, and high school populations exceed 56 million students and 3 million educators. Wthout knowing the full background on any of those pieces, one can make many assumptions - to include that perhaps their intentions were good but poorly executed, especially when they lack but minimal context surrounded by obfuscating layers of professed umbrage. Things like that can happen and when they do, as was the case with the JHS in WI, merit review and corrective action when necessary.

It would be interesting to know the whole story and the final outcome on those other situations as well.

Education is an active community endeavor, and the amount of active involvement at all levels of our communities has an impact and varies as greatly as our community involvement in our political processes at all levels of government. Some communities excel and others struggle, and the reasons are myriad and complicated. However, we can rest assured that the blogosphere will be sure to highlight any real or perceived shortcomings...especially if it involves notoriety, money, or some sort of politically motivated machination.

And so it goes...

Richard

I'll highlight every imbecilic example of Obama-worship I see.

[Sdiver]

Ich schwöre bei Gott diesen heiligen Eid, daß ich dem Führer des Deutschen Reiches und Volkes, Adolf Hitler, dem Oberbefehlshaber der Wehrmacht, unbedingten Gehorsam leisten und als tapferer Soldat bereit sein will, jederzeit für diesen Eid mein Leben einzusetzen.

I swear by God this holy oath, that I want to offer unconditional obedience to the Führer of the German Reich and people, Adolf Hitler, the commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht, and be prepared as a brave soldier to risk my life for this oath at any time.

--ghp

[Edit: Pat, thanks for the advice to "pink" my sarcasm.]

Why would it be considered sarcasm?
The parallels are scary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDvq7cvKogQ

:munchin

[ghp95134]

Why would it be considered sarcasm?
The parallels are scary.


Not sarcasm, but perhaps I should highlight it just to ensure no one thinks I'm advocating fascism?

But I do agree about the parallel .... frightening. Can you imagine what would be said about me if I said something similar in a "Bush Pledge"? Heck, there's probably about two conservatives where I live (Silicon Valley) -- I'd be lambasted, tarred, feathered, drawn, and quartered.

There is nothing so illiberal as a liberal.

--ghp

[Dusty]

There is nothing so illiberal as a liberal.

--ghp

If I didn't already have the best signature in history, I'd use that one. :cool:

[Dusty]

You must be the busies person I know.

lol We either fight these knuckleheads, or curl up in the fetal position with our thumbs in our mouths and wait for the leaves to cover us up. ;)

[Richard]

Hmmmmm ... sounds familiar..

Reductio ad Hitlerum.

Richard

[ghp95134]

Reductio ad Hitlerum.

Richard

Rectissime!

--ghp