ELEMENTARY EPIDEMIC: 11 Uncovered Videos Show School Children Performing Praises to O

Transcript:
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, today is your answer.
It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of red states and blue states; we are, and always will be, the United States of America.
So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other.
The true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.
For that is the true genius of America — that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.
America, we have come so far. But there is so much more to do. This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time — to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and to restore the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can’t, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:
Yes, we can. Yes, we can. Yes, we can.

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Change we can believe in
Change that makes a difference
Together we can change the world
Tell every man and woman, every boy and girl
Change can tear down every wall
You and I can make the greatest change of all
We’re united we all stand as one
Divided we will fail and we will surely fall
Tell the children
Take them by the hand
Tell the generations that we can take a stand
Tell the nation let them know that God can heal our land
Change is what we all must be
Change is what we all must see
This is our moment, This is our time
Seize it, [unintelligible], we won’t be denied.
Say yes we can, yes we can,
Yes we can
From the power you may go so very long
Go so very long
Let us live [unintelligible]
Don’t matter what may come our way
They can not [unintelligible]
Tell the children
Take them by the hand
Tell the generations that we can take a stand
Tell the nation let them know that God can heal our land
We want change
We need change
We want change
We must change
Change, Change, believe it
Change, Change, a difference
[unintelligible]
Our change is here.

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Kids Speak over (Yes We Can by Will.I.am) playing in the background:
This is for the young and old
The rich and poor
Democrats and Republicans
Black, White, Hispanic, Native Americans
Gay, Straight
Disabled, Not Disabled
We can!
Yes, I can be my own person.
Yes, I can be a policeman
Yes, I can have a good future
Yes, I can be the first person in my family to go to college
Yes, I can do good in school
Yes, I can become the first Mexican President
Yes we can.
I can save electricity
I can do good in school
I can help clean up the community
I can volunteer
I can save water
I can give donations
Just as a Seventh Grader?
Yes, we can.
[unintelligible]
What you want to do say
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
Baseball, football, Yeah we can do it all
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
The constitution and make straight A’s
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
Lose or choose now what you want to do
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Be at school on time
What the… loser
Don’t do drugs
Get good grades
Give me your money – give me your money
Leave him alone
No bullying.
Recycle.
Yes we can
Si se puede
I want to join the Army
Yes she can
I want to be a football player
Yes he can
I want to join the Air Force
Yes she can
I want to pass the Seventh grade.
Yes he can
I want to be a doctor.
Yes she can
Yes we can!
Yes we can…be a dentist
Yes I can be an anesthesiologist
Yes I can be a choreographer
Yes I can be a lawyer
Yes I can be a basketball player
Yes I can be a teacher
Yes we can
Yes we can
Yes we can

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Barack Obama – Recorded:
“I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas. I was raised with the help of a white grandfather who survived a Depression to serve in Patton’s Army during World War II and a white grandmother who worked on a bomber assembly line at Fort Leavenworth while he was overseas. I’ve gone to some of the best schools in America and lived in one of the world’s poorest nations. I am married to a black American who carries within her the blood of slaves and slave-owners – an inheritance we pass on to our two precious daughters. I have brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins, of every race and every hue, scattered across three continents, and for as long as I live, I will never forget that in no other country on Earth is my story even possible.” — Barack Obama, “A More Perfect Union,” March 18, 2008.
Verse 1:
We’re here to tell you about the man. His name is Barack Obama he’s the leader of this land. He was born in Hawaii then he lived in Illinois. His father moved to Africa when he was a little boy. He got into some trouble when he was 17 and he has come clean now he’s [unintelligible] people [unintelligible] He fights for civil rights and better health care. He wants to make sure that we all will have care. He’s [unintelligible] reform [unintelligible] he’s very educated and he’s got a lot of rhythm. First black President with a heart that’s only true, he wants to make the world better for me and you. At Chicago University he used to be a teacher, [unintelligible] At the Democratic National Convention, the name Barack Obama became [unintelligible].
Chorus:
Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can.
Verse 2:
He was born, in August of 1961. In 2008 for President, He won. We have a new President, Barack is the President. He’s a pioneer. You can check the evidence. He’s African-American. The first black President. Now he’s in the white house. The 44th President. His campaign slogan was “Yes We Can” He’s a Democrat. He’s the man with the plan. There is a special book that was written by Obama. It’s Dreams from My Father, not Dreams from your Momma. [unintelligible] [laughter] [unintelligible] He’s running our country. [unintelligible] great power. [unintelligible] He ran against McCain. Now he’s our President we’re ready to make a change.
Chorus:
Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can, Say Yes We Can.
Verse 3:
He attended Columbia U in ’82. He married Michelle in 1992. He’s English, he’s Irish, [unintelligible], he’s a modern Martin Luther who was also a great man. [unintelligible] Obama’s going down as the first in history. [unintelligible] about war and that is really great. He’s known around the world – come on let’s celebrate.
Recording:
Celebrate good times, come on. Celebrate good times, come on.
Celebrate good times, come on. Celebrate good times, come on.
Continuation of Verse 3:
He’s proved that education is a big part of the game. And in his spare time he enjoys basketball. When he’s at work he signs legible. Obama is his name, [unintelligible} man, man, women, women and girl. [unintelligible] He’s a true American. If you believe say, “Yes We Can”.
Chorus:
Say, Yes We Can [repeated]
Audience Member: Yes We Can.

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Transcript:
We believe in Barack Obama
He loves you and he loves your mama
We believe in Barack Obama, yeah
With all the change he’s building
Gonna bring hope to the children
We believe in Barack Obama, yeah
Change
That we can believe in
Change
That we can believe in
Change
That we can believe in
We believe in Barack Obama
He loves you and he loves your mama
We believe in Barack Obama, yeah
With all the change he’s building
Gonna bring hope to the children
We believe in Barack Obama, yeah
Change
That we can believe in
Change
That we can believe in
Change
That we can believe in
Yeah, haha, haha.
Alright, come on now, here we go;
You know we gotta get Barack and all of his crew
In the White House so they can prove that
In their hearts they know what to do
And that includes Michelle and the kiddies too
[kids chanting] “There is not a black America and white America and Latino America and Asian America — there’s the United States of America.”
We believe in Barack Obama
He loves you and he loves your mama
We believe in Barack Obama, yeah
With all the change he’s building
Gonna bring hope to the children
We believe in Barack Obama, yeah
[Chant at end of song – unintelligible]

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Transcript:
Barack Obama there is none higher
Other politicians should call me sire
To burn my kingdom you must use fire
I create change till I retire!
Democratic Party come correct
Our cuts are on time our rhymes connect
Got the right to vote and will elect
Others can’t feel us but give us respect
Now I walked through crowds, shook many hands
Spent my time saying YES WE CAN!
I stood on many stages, held many mics
Took airplane flights at great heights
PA and Jersey, I won that fight
Chicago Illinois was so hype
Moving so strong
Biden joined the fight
Now we are a team and we ignite!
Now I crash through walls,
Cut through floors,
Burst through ceilings
Knock down doors.
He is George
And I’m Turan
We’re never far behind
In class we shine
For every living person
With dreams and plans
Keep hope alive –
Think “Yes We Can”
We’re the baddest of the bad
The cool of the cool
I’m Barack
I rock and rule.
I’m Joe. I rock and rule.
It’s not a trick or treat or April fools,
It’s all brand new
With a little old school.
We’ve got the music and the message
For all my friends.
Check us out on the internet,
Load and send.
Music ain’t nothing
but a peoples jam.
It’s President Obama
Rockin’ with the band!

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Kids Speak over (Yes We Can by Will.I.am) playing in the background:
This is for the young and old
The rich and poor
Democrats and Republicans
Black, White, Hispanic, Native Americans
Gay, Straight
Disabled, Not Disabled
We can!
Yes, I can be my own person.
Yes, I can be a policeman
Yes, I can have a good future
Yes, I can be the first person in my family to go to college
Yes, I can do good in school
Yes, I can become the first Mexican President
Yes we can.
I can save electricity
I can do good in school
I can help clean up the community
I can volunteer
I can save water
I can give donations
Just as a Seventh Grader?
Yes, we can.
[unintelligible]
What you want to do say
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
Baseball, football, Yeah we can do it all
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
The constitution and make straight A’s
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
Lose or choose now what you want to do
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Ay
Yes we can
Be at school on time
What the… loser
Don’t do drugs
Get good grades
Give me your money – give me your money
Leave him alone
No bullying.
Recycle.
Yes we can
Si se puede
I want to join the Army
Yes she can
I want to be a football player
Yes he can
I want to join the Air Force
Yes she can
I want to pass the Seventh grade.
Yes he can
I want to be a doctor.
Yes she can
Yes we can!
Yes we can…be a dentist
Yes I can be an anesthesiologist
Yes I can be a choreographer
Yes I can be a lawyer
Yes I can be a basketball player
Yes I can be a teacher
Yes we can
Yes we can
Yes we can

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Ockham said:

And some people wonder why home schooling is becoming so popular...

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liblady said:

i take it you didn't recognize my sarcasm?

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MrVicchio said:

Yes, because if the message is good, children should sing songs mixed with a presidents campaign slogans... :roll:

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liblady said:

i have no issues with "yes i can" or "yes we can"......it's uplifting.

signed, stuart s.

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Barack Obama there is none higher
Other politicians should call me sire
To burn my kingdom you must use fire
I create change till I retire!

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Aunt Spiker said:

So you wouldn't in any way be offended if President Bush was sung about?

This doesn't bother you?


What if it was something like

"Bush signed the Patriot Act
His opponents said that it was whack
But Bush was smart and he was wise
He ignored their many cries. . . ."

I'd think you'd flip the hell out no matter how many "yes we cans" were in there.

I agree that *if* the songs were JUST about encouraging students to do well in school it's no big deal - but our current president shouldn't be honored and revered and sung about. That's not how this country's suppose to work.

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apdst said:

I think what is sad, is that these same educators who are instilling all this goodness and encouragement in these children, weren't doing all this when Bush was president. It sucks, that we actually have people educating our kids, that are unwilling to do their jobs, when they don't like the person in the White House.

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Aunt Spiker said:

Yeah - it's sad that it took this type of political-brooha to get people to care, again, and try to encourage the students.

Imagine if they had been trying to boost their confidence (minus the propoganda) all this time, how much better off we'd be.

Sadly - this newfound interest is only because of a man - if it came around so quickly then will it go away quickly, too, whne he's no longer president - that worries me.

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liblady said:

i take it you didn't recognize my sarcasm?

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MrVicchio said:

How does one "boost confidence" in a system where you know you cannot fail, the grades are inflated, and the course dumbed down... where the most achieving students are no longer honored because "It might hurt the feelings of those who don't succeed"?

The school system is completely FUBAR.

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apdst said:

I think what is sad, is that these same educators who are instilling all this goodness and encouragement in these children, weren't doing all this when Bush was president. It sucks, that we actually have people educating our kids, that are unwilling to do their jobs, when they don't like the person in the White House.

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I think what is sad, is that these same educators who are instilling all this goodness and encouragement in these children, weren't doing all this when Bush was president.

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1069 said:

Perhaps Obama inspires them in a way Bush didn't. Do you consider this a bad thing?
Before Obama, when we told black children and female children that- at least in theory- the sky was the limit, that they could be anything they wanted, achieve any goal as long as they worked hard enough, it was a lie.
It's hard to muster much enthusiasm for telling lies to children about their futures.
I'm not surprised that Obama's election has put a little zing back in the step of jaded and disheartened educators.

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Aunt Spiker said:

It was a lie?

Obviously NOT because Obama didn't believe it and neither have a lot of blacks, women, Native Americans and so on ... so forth.

So what would have been the truth before he was elected? That "no matter how hard you achieve you will never make it to Congress, or onstage" - eventhough COUNTLESS others had done exactly that - because they wanted to.

Perhaps the attitude you're portraying: believing that they *couldn't make it* was part of the problem?
It's hard to believe someone when they say "you're pretty" - when they turn around and say you're not behind your back.

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1069 said:

Barack Obama is a special and unique and gifted leader, to be sure; but nevertheless, until now conditions in America would never have allowed for him to become president. Social conditions changed within the past five years or so that made this a possibility.
Before that it would not have been a possibility, even if he were ten times as great as he actually is.

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1069 said:

Perhaps Obama inspires them in a way Bush didn't. Do you consider this a bad thing?
Before Obama, when we told black children and female children that- at least in theory- the sky was the limit, that they could be anything they wanted, achieve any goal as long as they worked hard enough, it was a lie.
It's hard to muster much enthusiasm for telling lies to children about their futures.
I'm not surprised that Obama's election has put a little zing back in the step of jaded and disheartened educators.

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liblady said:

i think you need to take this up with the schools.....i really can't work up much outrage about it.

i can't view these videos at work, but are the "kings of rock" a GROUP of kids, or did the school come up with those lyrics?

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His English children call Him, "Lord,"
His Spanish children say "Señior,"
And German children who call Him "Herr,"
They are calling His name everywhere.


"O Shuyo," call the Japanese,
"O Tju Ah," echo the Chinese,
"O Hallelujah," they all exclaim.
In each land they are praising His Name.


Children are meeting in Brazil,
Canada, Mexico, Taiwan,
England, New Zealand, and Germany.
Hear them all, as they sing joyfully.

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Ockham said:

I saw your sarcasm and just added my own. But I'm not sure you'd have such a passive outlook if they were singing:



But just replace "Lord" with "Obama" and all is well... Amirite or amirite?

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MrVicchio said:

Below, is the scariest thing about Obama, the cult of personality being foisted upon CHILDREN.

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