I get the general idea that most of the people on the forum really doesnt want Obama back in office. Just a minute before go off on me. I should be plain to see that it is time to commuicate with the younger votes if not everyone under 40 what the history and the way that dictators work . Alot of young people dont know or understand how these people work their majic. The young people didnt have a clue what hit them in Germany. Many didnt see what Castro was trying to do. Educate the young voters we are all teachers because the history that has been taught in school has been altered. We are all old enough to remember back in the 60's and before, our government told us that the USSR was bad and it was but we were told about the propaganda feed to the Russian people, this is happening and has happened right here in this country. If we have four more years of the current administration we will be left with no USA, I dont care about party I'm talking about the man. He has no party. This is not about what party to follow. And dont forget about the ones that are office that are following him. OK I'm off my soap box.

I have tried and it has surprised me on how disengaged so many of them are and worse yet that they have little if any education of history, civics and geograpy. However they know a lot about culture diversity, sex education,etc

Originally Posted by rubicon

I have tried and it has surprised me on how disengaged so many of them are and worse yet that they have little if any education of history, civics and geograpy. However they know a lot about culture diversity, sex education,etc

If you asked the young people which newspaper their parents have delivered at home, most would probably say they've never had one delivered. If you asked what TV news networks the parents watch, it is probably abc, nbc, cbs or cnn.

Even if you can't stand Limbaugh on radio or FoxNews, there is a place for hearing an opposing viewpoint and then go reading further on other internet sites to learn more facts on both sides of an issue. Many people do not do that....they stick to only one network news on the net, even when they could read from 25 in an hour.

Also try reading non USA media/reports. Usually much more direct and uncluttered with partisan agendas.

btk

We need to educate what is happening . But above all tell them the truth not some fantasy that a politition wants them to beleive. Education of the truth is the strongest tool of life. TELL EM By the way I am neither rep. or dem. but if it comes to it I am rep. all the way. GET HIM OUT

Re-elect him!!!

Originally Posted by rubicon

I have tried and it has surprised me on how disengaged so many of them are and worse yet that they have little if any education of history, civics and geograpy. However they know a lot about culture diversity, sex education,etc

Unfortunately, culture diversity, sex ed, global warming, save the rain forest, tolerance, etc are the subjects that have taken up the time in classrooms for the last 30 years that I know of. We were always shocked when the kids came home touting the last propaganda. It was a difficult struggle to teach them to weed out the facts and keep them focusing on the important things. Now we are reaping the crop of brainwashed adults who haven't a clue about how and why this country had worked so well for the first 200 years (if that many).

Just watch Jay Lennon's show when he does "the jaywalking" segment and see how little some of the younger generation DON'T know!

Joannel-

Of course, you know it is the Jay Leno show, not Lennon. Fingers slipped, didn't they?

The JayWalking segment is done for the "15 Minutes of Fame" idea. The producers do not show you the interviewees who know all the answers. It is my idea that the ones who give the stupidest answers and get on the segment are doing it just to be on television.

Originally Posted by rubicon

I have tried and it has surprised me on how disengaged so many of them are and worse yet that they have little if any education of history, civics and geograpy. However they know a lot about culture diversity, sex education,etc

Sad to say, but it's pretty clear that the younger generations have quietly given up on the antics in Washington that we call "government".

That's not to say that they don't believe in a democratic form of government. It's just that what they've seen in Washington for the last 10-15 years isn't anything they want any part of. Remember, 10-15 years is a large propoertion of their whole lives.

Can we blame them?

Katz,

I can see and understand your viewpoint on education.

However, don't you believe it is very important to teach culture diversity, sex ed, environmental science, save the rain forest, and tolerance in schools in addition to the core subjects such as math, science, history, civics, English, etc?

I agree with you VK but the problem is they vote and not really knowing what they are voting for.

Originally Posted by DDoug

I agree with you VK but the problem is they vote and not really knowing what they are voting for.

I asked my mother-in-law who she was voting for years ago and she said The Democrat. I asked then why, since the Dem running was way off target in my opinion and her answer was: Well, Jim always voted for the democrat. Jim was then passed husband. That is what made me begin to consider the person and not the party. I will vote for who I think is the best man even if it goes against my GOP roots.

TV II it is obvious you won't be voting for Obama....eh?

btk

Originally Posted by billethkid

TV II it is obvious you won't be voting for Obama....eh?

btk

Not likely, but there are a few in the race that would cause me to stay home that day and not vote at all. I keep hoping for a Rubia, Christie or even Romney to take the lead.