President Obama is scheduled to make a speech to school children which will be broadcast to schools nationwide. The right-wing pundits have been going off today, ranting about how they don’t want Obama speaking to school children.
One group has even called for all “Christian students” to stage a mass school walk-out and go pray at the flag-pole.
One can only suppose that the U.S. flag and prayer will protect the children from whatever evil vibes will emanate from Obama during his speech.
These right-wing conservative folks are really starting to be scary. They’re manufacturing in the minds of many working class people hatred and fear of Obama, his supporters and anyone in general who doesn’t think like them. And they’re doing this using duplicity and outright lies.
I’ve been listening to people call in to the conservative talk shows today and comment on this issue of Obama’s school speech. They really believe that Obama is going to do something to their children. The right-wing pundits have created this almost hysterical air of fear and hatred amongst these folks. Where will this lead? Scary …
R.
Written 9-8-09 Tuesday
