Parents Approved Of Obama Song Lyrics: Courier Post Editor

[EpicGodMan]

Schoolkids singing about a man who overcame obstacles to become the first black President of the United States. During Black History Month.  Oddly, I don't feel too outraged over this.

[ace8842]

@EpicGodMan Red, and yellow, black, and white....that is from a Christian hymn about Jesus. The song compares Obama to Jesus. And then '"equal work means equal pay" is a political issue somewhat. There were other ways to study black history month.

[darkangel009090]

fuk obama



[josievlol]

Wow thats all im sayin.

[FranksTechHelp]

It's really sad to see kids being brain washed to worship a president. Makes you wonder when Hitler is gonna pop out of the closet and say "Surprise, I'm Back!" I agree with godesseq2 below... This needs to stop now!

[godesseq2]

It is disturbing when they are teaching young children to in a sense "worship" the president. The president of our country works for us,,,not the other way around.

When people start teaching our children to worship the president as our all mighty leader, we have a problem.

It is reminiscent of Hitlers socialist partys indoctrination of the young german children.

Anyway you put it is is not a good idea to teach children to idealise our president.

[KimberleAnne]

Fox is the most stupid channel I ever seen to make a story out of something like that???? how dumb do you have to be all these people dying over seas and all they can think about is that and he won any way so now it's a history moment and Fox just looks Dumb as usual!

[erinmfrench]

why is everyone making such a big deal about this song/skit?? no one had a problem with the song about george Washington or abe lincoln...these are just school kids singing a song about their president, AND THATS IT... they dont understand any of the polices...my cousin is in fourth grade at this school and im about sick of hearing about it.....GET OVER IT, ITS A SONG!!!

[babs471]

Songs about presidents in the past is much different than one who is alive and in power. They are making these kids praise him. It is not right that is why they are making a big deal about it!!!! You would be pissing your pants if they were singing about a republican president!!

[erinmfrench]

who cares if they are republican or democrat, the united states of America is a corrupt body and is going to hell, who cares where they came from and what party they are for....were screwed, we as a nation will continue to run this country to the ground like we have been for years....and it doesnt matter whether they are current or not, its just a song, and when hes not president anymore it will still be just that....A SONG!!!!!

[UASRT99]

Obama said that he is an opponent of the single payer system & it may take up to 20 years to get it. Choice and competition is just the bait to get the single payer going. Obama also said that he wants America like Europe. Obama is a socialist, marxist, or whatever you want to call him. Obama is just another Hugo Chaves, Hitler, Hussien, Castro, and the list goes on. Obama is bulding his list of czars & congress is not liking it, since obama czar's report to him & not congress.

[envanje]

The only scandal I see is Fox News itself !

[Hillstud]

Seriously? You probably watch MSNBC and don't find anything wrong with it. So much hypocrisy on both sides of the political spectrum.

[AlexandaDaGrate]

The only place you see the scandal is on Fox News.

[pyrite13]

So the only people freaking out about this are paranoid nutjobs. That figures.

[barbtube01]

So true!

[TrixzTheClown]

You know how bad this makes me want to kick someones butt?! Obama I seriously Belive is eaither the anti Christ or someone Who has something to do with The anti christ comeing The ends so close its not even funny And I know wich side im on Im on gods ! Waht about all of you>

[daisymom4]

This parent would have objected loudly...if my child can't sing Christmas songs I sure as hell don't want them singing praises about a lying chicago thug!

[lex811117]

Greta is really really trying to make this controversial... but it seems like the school did everything right. This was 7 months ago... And i like how she keeps saying well those who didnt object then maybe they will object now. This is about as close to creating news story as hyping up teabaggers before the cameras go live...

[MrSTANDFORAMERICA]

lex811117 but the school is now claiming they sent a letter home to the parents asking if their child could sing praises to Obama as though he is god.

And now cliam that the letter hasa box to place a check in if the parents gave approval.One they send letter home with just a box to be checked, they must be signed.Two the parents that were asked never saw no letter.

The parents were told the kids were going to simng songs of all the presidents not just for Obama.

Well like obama,they lied.

[lex811117]

I didnt see that in the news clip... Where did you get that info from? Greta drilled this guy about the parents and he (who seems to be versed on this story) says that no one has come forward. Can you point me to the story that says that? Futhermore the school cannot make the kids carry letters home... If 2 kids didnt bring a note home to mom and dad this hardly proves that the school isnt doing its do dilegence... That sounds like the kids should carry the letter home to me.

[STEEEVVYZ]

there is nothing wrong with this

[quizerry]

There is everything wrong with this. We are a democracy we never out of respect for our Constitution, praise a sitting President. The praise comes after he is out of office.

[justlikeu2]

Unless you don't believe in equal pay, equal opportunities for everyone OR you are a bigot, they're is no controvery. There are no lies in this song. I find it admirable that teachers take the time to teach their students songs...... especially about the President of our United States.

[diah4]

I love how you guys exaggerate. LOL. Worship? never. I guess being fed up with the way things are and wanting much needed change is worship in your eyes. oh well. Everyone has their own opinion. LOL.

I worship God. The ring wing used to have morals and do the same but it looks like they are selling out on that for their own greed and selfishness. who would have thought? LOL

[MrSTANDFORAMERICA]

But that is what Obama has said his change is all about. To change from worshipping God to worshipping him.

obama calls himself "The living God".

but we now see you are one of his followers.

Don't forget to put your rug down before you bow down at his feet so your knees don't get dirty.

Your God Obama hates people with dirty knees.

[lex811117]

are you joking right? I mean like maybe you think he is over popular or something, but you know he has never called himself a living god right? This is exageration for effect right?

[MrSTANDFORAMERICA]

hum he tells everyone to not hide behind their God. but yet he tells everyone to stand behind him. Yes he is then placing himself as God.

[lex811117]

So all leaders are placing themselves as god by asking for people to support them? and when did Obama tell people not to hide behind their god... can you point me to a news clip? Also I would like to see the quote that were he is calling him self a living god. Point is this is inflamitory propoganda... You say this song is inapporariate I hear you and we can have a conversation about that. To falsely claim that he has held him self up as god is just wrong.

[MrSTANDFORAMERICA]

Guess you didn't keep up with the elections did you. Just a few days before Obama said he was going to change America to a communist nation he tell all those that are hiding behind their God and guns to come out from behind them and vote for him, or all that don't are no more then racist.

Now you know why anyone that says anything against Obama is now known as a racist.

[lex811117]

I did and i recall the quote that you are talking about... first off never said the was going to make the usa a communist nation... that was your poor interpetation... and you are taking the quote out of context. The quote was not to say to support him over god, the quote was to say that people take unthoughtful refuge behind god and guns. Having a thoughtful opinions that includes religion or gun rights is not what he was talking about. Single quotes are dangerous, can be misleading...

[MrSTANDFORAMERICA]

Hey don't blame me because your parents didn't teach you what a politician means when they say something.For all those that don't understand always say,"you are taking the quote out of context".Here I'm from it's called getting caught lying and whines it was taken out of context.

If any speaks for two hours, and in the speech say,"I believe the communist way is a better way",for you young one.That's mean they believe communism is better than any other way.The hell with the rest of what was said

[lex811117]

1st of all dont blame ME because your parents didnt teach you proper usage of quotations. Obama has NEVER said "I believe the communist way is the better way". Find that quote in any speech and show it to me. I am calling you on that quote. 2nd, yes quotes can be taken out of context. I can quote YOU as saying "I believe in the communist way is the better way" . Clearly that was out of context. This is call quote mining. You have to take everything into account when evaluating any statement.

[MrSTANDFORAMERICA]

I bet it sucks to be 27 and still haven't grown up yet.

[lex811117]

Oh personal attacks huh? Ok, we can do that too. I bet it sucks to be 51 & never formed an opinion of ur own. People like u are the ones that have taken a once respectable Rep party and turned them into a bunch of teabaggers w/ no more to offer than conspericy theories, lies, and rhetoric. Mr if u were the last to STANDFORAMERICA I would leave because our country would be in serious trouble.

[zombiesatemyretro]

He's never said it word for word in a speech, but look at his policies, and his stance on economic theory. He's a marxist.

[lex811117]

The guy that i was responding to said that it was a quote. I have looked at his policies and no not in the least a marxist. This is pure rhetoric. If republicans werent so out of touch with reality they would realize that the most "lefty nut job" in america is SO far right in camparision to socialism and even in comparision to moderate european countries. It is weird that a "socialist" would put forth a public option that would encourage choice and competition, basics of a captialist system.

[zombiesatemyretro]

His plan doesn't encourage competition & free choice. His plan would put insurance companies out of business because you can't compete with a government run system. The universal system has already bancrupted the UK, so, ya, it's a great idea ;P

[lex811117]

Yes you can compete with governement run and funded systems. Look at colleges and universities private insitustions are doing fine, fedex ups us postal service. There are legitment concerns about making it an even playing feild but it wont even be publicly funded it will just run off the premiums like any other plan

[diah4]

more like kids who are not going to be taught bigotry by their flawwed parents.

[annemariemavie]

Oh NO....kids are being taught to do the right thing by each other! How horrible...why what is this world coming to...work together...love all colors of people...OMG..the AUDACITY!!! Why thats just completely un American!

Get a real story...stop feeding hate...seriously. Just pitiful.

[intrepidorator]

"Some parents outraged kids were forced to praise the prez in song"

Are these the parents to these kids or other kids in other schools, The man said that all the parents were given a copy of the lyrics and said nothing.

My guess is that some of the parents weren't paying attention to what the kids brought home. I bet they pay attention now.

[waltermh111]

And that was the point of the song and Obamas speech if you would listen.

It was about hard work, education, focus, etc...

But life isnt simple and it is alot about luck.

Not everything can be solved by self reliance alone.

You sound like you would be surprised how much you depend on others to be where you are today.

[IMPLR1369007]

For those who consider comparisone of Obama to Hitler as being inappropriate, do the comparison for your selves. Takeover of businesses, Massive social spending, attempted disarmement of the population, takeover of health care, curtailment of freedom of speech, these are only a few of the similarities of Hitler and Obama.

[andrewh23]

a pointless war in Iraq is disturbing. a bunch of kids singing a song with lyrics approved by ALL their parents...not so much. Get your fucking priorities strait.

[JimboVids]

You honestly think this "song" would be approved by all parents across the nation?? Why in the FUCK would a school push kids to sing about a current president?? It's fucking DUMB

[ryanshaunkelly]

8 more years just like the last 8?

Gates speaks as if he is a Cheney clone.

Judeofascists loved promoting their "Islamofascism" propaganda.

Carrots(bribery) Sticks(murder) Coercive Diplomacy(extortion & blackmail).

Did you see all the same bloodthirsty AIPAC-paid recycled neocon shills on TV selling more war for profit?

Watch as they pretend to know nothing of the mounting 9/11 evidence, whistleblowers, & leaks that point to them

[champyoko]

WE ALL HAVE THE SAME COMMON VALUES. Love for this country, Love for out kids, and a common goal to succeed. Everything else can be argued but we are ALL americans, and hate has no place in this great country.

[champyoko]

So dems are Anti-American because they want people to be taken care of if they get sick??? Just because people want to promote peace and love and have common sense standards for everyone doesn't make them anti-American. I consider myself more toward the middle, but I do identafy as a Democrat.

If you have a hate for the government then thats your right, but don't call democrats un-american because you don't agree with everything they say.

[nomosocialists]

Democrats are not anti-American. I would say that they are anti-democracy and very anti-capitalism especially Dear Leader Mmm, mmm, mmm Barack Hussein Obama. Yes I do have a problem taking care of people who are too lazy to work and whose family business has become living off of the government. I also have problems with taking care of ILLEGAL aliens and non-natives who only have a Green card and are not citizens. Government is the PROBLEM not the solution.

[andrewh23]

Under the neocon standard, medicare and social security are unamerican as well. I'd like to see the republicans campaign to kill those programs too - that would finish off their party for good. Perhaps we could get a new conservative party that isn't dominated by corporate lobbyists, warmongers, and religious zealots.

[IMPLR1369007]

No, they are not "unamerican", but they are unconstitutional.

They are often compared to other social handouts such as the $51 million in grants given to ACORN, but unlike the grants these two programs are contributory in the respect that taxpayers pay into them with the promise under law that we will draw from them in the future. People who draw from grant programs do not pay into a specified fund. They simply get our tax money without our consent.

[Elizabeth01010101]

Who knows if parents are objecting or not - there are conflicting stories. I just know I would object to it - but then again, I would not send my children to public school in the first place.

[cowboybill117]

What Month is White history month? I havn't heard of one. Racist huh?

[Elizabeth01010101]

I was wondering the same thing! I'm white and proud.

[tjwdraws]

when I was a kid I asked my mom why there was a mother's day and a father's day and no kid's day. Her reply, "Everyday is Children's Day".

Every day is White History Day.

[lex811117]

HaHa true

[cowboybill117]

Parents did not know about it. they are calling for people to be fired

[bigQdog77]

fuck fox noize! get off obama dick! its black history month!

[mrspeel7]

2:28 "This incident."

Curious phraseology use.

[diffidatio]

what is the story here? no one is complaining. no parents complained. no parents are calling up fox. the parents were informed in advance (how can fox complain about that?) all fox did was hear about the song. this is a non-story, but something they can try to tie into their anti-obama theme.

[drhu]

Well why didn't we have a song like this for the things George Bush was trying to accomplish? Sounds like racism to me.

I mean that would only be fair right?

[throwback2now]

You haven't seen the Bush-praise song?

[tmo7759]

Here it is:

watch?v=ZGOZpF9nxOk

Gotcha! I win again!

[tmo7759]

I win again! Watch this:

watch?v=ZGOZpF9nxOk

[waltermh111]

Why would parents object to a song after they already approved the same song before?

Its as if fox is hoping for that to be the case.

Sometimes its hard to tell if people had fears before they saw fox coverage of something or if fox told them enough lies or half truths to create fear.

[waltermh111]

Fox as always causing trouble.

They opened by saying the song puts heaps of praise on Obama, yet they didnt even show any part that did such a thing.

All the song said from what they showed was that Obama said do this and that in regards to fairness to your fellow man.

It said nothing praiseworthy about the president.

Obviously it had a liberal agenda, such as equal pay, everybody should have a chance to live a decent life, etc..

Nothing hardcore, just basic tenants of a caring human being.

[DixieDale]

Greta - shame on you!

Fox stoops low again to try to discredit or smear our President.

It was Black History Month - the first black President had been elected and the message in the song is wonderful.

Disgusting right-wing nuts and their mouthpiece, Fox News!

[NYredwhiteandblue]

So your saying the school has the right to force political views on children that differ from views of parents. This is like forcing religion on children. If we cant sing "pledge of allegiance" because of the word "GOD" we obviously cant force peoples children to praise a president and socialist views which are unconstitutional and against the views of their parents. Would you want your kids to be taught conservative values and sing songs praising a conservative president, I think not.

[FresnoTimeLord]

Fox news is a bunch of Sore Losers So they go after anything that has to do with Obama!

They need to get a Life! if they think itsSo bad, why Air the Video?? Don't the know that Kids (God help them) watch Faux news and kids will read the lyrics on The screen and start singing the Song at school in recess?? Hmmm???

They Want to Stop the So Called Indoctrinaiton..Yet, they Air it on the TV And air the Lyrics 24 Hours a Day!

[SubmarinerAndroid]

So Fox is caught manufacturing "news" again.

[scytheboy]

It's just throwing spitballs on the wall and seeing what sticks. Doesn't matter how unimportant it is among the larger picture.

[elchinonica]

I see... So they are trying to get him to get him to say "HAIL OBAMA!"?... ummm i dont know what the big deal is?... i mean they're not saying anything ridiculous theyr saying "equal work is equal pay"... blasphemous?

[RoyalDemonforChrist]

yes this is extreemly ridiculous.

[Churchx77]

Cos you like to suck the cock.

[tubeinaredcircle]

George Washington planted a cherry tree.

Abraham Lincoln never told a lie.

Barack Obama said we must take a stand.

Where's the problem? Dumb asses.

[SuperFlyTyler]

i sang a song about abraham lincoln when i was in 1st grade...

[pewpewmigoo]

So if the parents are not angry about this then why is it news ?

[Churchx77]

Fits the agenda FoxNews is trying to promote, that Obama is endoctrinating children, that hes a COOOMMUNIIIST.

[jhamm999]

wonder what the reaction from the left would have been if there was a video during bush's term like this saying

mmm.mmm

president bush wants us to kill terrorists.

[CruiseMaster78]

Ok, i see you are in the 5th grade. I got you now.

[NuLLx42]

they made a big deal about this when it happened during the bush admin:

watch?v=35Z0Cel4mwc

[WorldWideDisorder]

The Corporate media channels are taking this story by storm...It is truly offensive to anyone who is against what is going on in our country...Like I said before, Hitler had children sing praise songs to him also...We are not far from the CHANGE Hussein Obama has said he was bringing with him...He has appointed a ridiculous number of CZARS....WTF!!!...That is the name of the former king of Russia, right? I don't like this one bit folks, not one single bit...Not From My Cold Dead Hands!!!

[JediJonas007]

Lol, its not like they said "Praise OBAMA!!!" People over react to the stupidist stuff...

[junkforkaryn]

i guess the banner at the bottom is referring to the newly outraged parents that this story will hopefully generate-parents in other states that have nothing to do with this school or the actual parents and students involved whom Cluster Fox wishes to inflame to be outraged. i'm looking at this tactic as similar to the one homophobes use to demonize gay rights/marriage equality- make sure you use children and parents as the battering ram for your propaganda. it's a sure fire win w/ weak minds.

[bulldri9]

this isn't news it's paranoia bs. we sang a song about clinton when we were these kids age. it was customary for every production that we have copies of the material to take home and show our parents and reherse. this is no different. it's not forced.

[jldurham6]

Equal work means equal pay, doesn't that contradict his "spread the wealth" statement? You get what you work for right?

[tvkid744]

This was the biggest bull shit story i have ever seen, Bush is ok but obama NO!!! what a bunch of B.S., they think these children are indoctrenated(?) thats just the racism talking, so fox is basically saying,have no respect for the president of the united states, real nice it's not like he makes all of the descions or anything. this just sickens me, Real nice fox you Ignorant cunts!! pardon my language.

[dogstar7]

WTF?

"I don't want my kids..."

"My children shouldn't be..."

"Don't tell me how my children..."

Hey! These aren't your kids!

And their parents were shown the lyrics and GAVE THEIR PERMISSION.

So, don't want someone else telling you how to raise your kids, huh?

THEN DON'T TELL THESE PARENTS HOW TO RAISE THEIRS!

[SoonersMommy]

To person asking if Republicans will condemn when children are made to sing to R's....first of all, that hasn't happened yet & question for you...will you complain

[bsmitts16]

Why does the banner at the bottom read "Song Scandal: Some parents outraged kids were forced to participate in song" ... First off did that gentleman not just say that there were ZERO complaints? That's what I heard...

Secondly, how were these kids forced if the lyrics were sent home and all of the parents approved?

Foxiganda, what can ya do.

[cagedtigersteve]

Sounds like a bunch of nothing. If Fox News wants a real issue, why are children being exploited to entertain.

[mrbhave]

Wait until Fox finds out the pledge of allegiance was written by a socialist. That ought to be interesting coverage.

[MrHelldogger]

Please elaborate. I'd like to know more of your America hating history.

[mrbhave]

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931), a Baptist minister, a Christian socialist, and the cousin of socialist utopian novelist Edward Bellamy (1850-1898).

Morons like you were sound asleep when Bush was thrashing the Constitution. Now that a black man is in charge, you're ready to revolt? How un-American and unpatriotic is that? Quit being such a racist and hating this country because a black man is in charge.

[mejesus]

I though socialist say that we live in a democracy not a republic. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands:"

[mrbhave]

Maybe Bellamy was a smart man and understood that America is a republic?

[andid]

America has a different definition of republic than almost any other country, which started with our founders. Everywhere else in the world, they would call our "republic" a "representative democracy"...so in that sense, we are both.

[mrbhave]

North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). So much for titles.

[whiteliberal1]

Fox News is single handidly destroying the "republican party"! Keep up the good work, fox.

[hollygolightly66]

When the inevitable videos and stories of school children singing songs of praise about Republican Presidents surface will Fox condem that as well?

[mrbhave]

Kids sang for Bush, his wife, and for Congress after Katrina in '06.

[MrHelldogger]

Please, elaborate! I'd like the lyrics to those Bush praises.

[mrbhave]

Our country's stood beside us People have sent us aid. Katrina could not stop us, our hopes will never fade. Congress, Bush and FEMA People across our land Together have come to rebuild us and we join them hand-in-hand!

[stoicsquirrel]

How do those lyrics praise Bush?

[MrHelldogger]

Please sober up before you post from now on. It's hard to tell your ramblings. My earliest memories were watching Hurr. Carla blow so hard it pulled the grass out of the ground & wiped out the entire S. Texas gulf coast. 6 months later there was no evidence of a hurr. Shortly after Katrina another hurr hit Houston. 6 months later, no evidence. The differnce in La. & Tx? No welfare, all self reliance. All Capitalism!!

[mrbhave]

I don't remember a hurricane hitting Wall St. but we taxpayers sure got stuck with the "welfare for the rich" costs to the tune of about $800 billion. I didn't see any self reliance or humility there, either.

[MrHelldogger]

Thanks to the "liberalism" brought to you by the Bush-intons & the Clint-ushes. Oh, but, you're not smart so you don't know.

[mrbhave]

Fortunately, we have smart-asses like you to ensure we're all aware of the obvious. Thanks.

[dogstar7]

Hey, MrHelldogger,

Parents were sent the lyrics to this skit and were required to give their permission, in writing, for their children to participate. This is an argument about Parents Rights. These parents approved of the skit, they allowed their children to sing. Do any of you let others tell you different about how you raise your children?

[MrHelldogger]

I have read that, however I have my doubts & I am reading that there are parents filing law suits. I know that I've never heard of such a demostrible, anti-American thing in my life & it will be foughht & fought Hard. When I was growing upo we started everyday with the Lords Prayer & the PLedge. And we did not have perverts running rampant. Kids rode their bicycles after dark & life was normal.

[dogstar7]

Where did you read that parents are suing? That's total BS. Really, if you can't make your argument, don't just make shit up.

Un-American? WTF are you talking about?

Listen your just a sore-head with a gut full of hate. You gave a filthy contradiction for everything somebody says about Obama.

Go on back to the Hate Talk forums like FreeRepublic and Stormfront and leave decent people alone.

[dogstar7]

"And if you'd keep the dicks out of your ass you'd learn the difference in "hate" & love."

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

Project much?

[Hillstud]

Not about his policies

[SimplyGimpy]

Oh dear. I find myself actually quite devishly enjoying that this has suddenly happened, just so I can now watch the reporting, which you would presume will be fevered and repeated, on teh Fox Newses.

[voyeurdug]

The reporter sounds like she's just had extensive dental work & is still getting over the effects of the anesthetic. Poor baby.

[antispamdinista]

Yeah. She obviously got behind "Dental Health Month." (LOL)

[medallish]

Oh fox must be sad, they can't call it actual indoctrination.

[BGDPPL]

lol at fox failing

students praising the most powerfull man in the country omg shock horror

i would say that i doubt fox would of complaind if the same thing happend involving bush but there is already evidence of teachers praising bush and signing songs about him and praying to him yet fox didnt do ANYTHING about it

fox news is the company of lies and misdirection

fair and balanced? 9% of its viewers intended to vote for obama

real fair and balanced fox

[ChesterFocus]

LOL Awesome. All of the patriotic songs that we have that indoctrinated white men to believe they had a right to kill native Americans and enslave black people, in the name of God and Country and this is the biggest threat of them all. LOL