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Was President Obama's use of children in today's press conference appropriate?

Was Obama's use of children in today's press conference appropriate?

  • Yes, it was completely normal and appropriate.

    Votes: 13 24.1%
  • Yeah, it was ok, but I'd prefer that children were not involved like that.

    Votes: 4 7.4%
  • No, it was total emotional exploitation.

    Votes: 35 64.8%
  • I cannot decide.

    Votes: 2 3.7%

  • Total voters
    54
  • Poll closed .

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Was President Obama's use of children in today's press conference appropriate?

  1. Yes, it was completely normal and appropriate.
  2. Yeah, it was ok, but I'd prefer that children were not involved like that.
  3. No, it was total emotional exploitation.
  4. I cannot decide.
 
It was a lot like when George W. Bush did the "Mission Accomplished" thing on the aircraft carrier. It's a blatant propaganda move carefully staged to appeal to emotion, as a smokescreen for the inherent bull****.
 
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Politicians have been using children as long as there have been politicians. On the list of things to get worked up about, this is retarded.
 
Politicians have been using children as long as there have been politicians. On the list of things to get worked up about, this is retarded.

it would be interesting to find out who instigated the letters though-I know my son wrote him noting that his dad (me) used a pistol that would be banned in NY to stop a mugging many years ago and that my son has been well trained in using the AR 15 rifle he shoots

I told him I doubt Obama would invite him to the Photo Op today
 
I'm having a hard time getting too worked up over it, but at the same time I'd prefer the he not have done it.

Then again, I'd prefer they (politicians) not attach kid's names to bills, either. IMO, the added emotion detracts from the chances of honest debate and we get things like the overzealous sex offender list that does way more than is legitimate.
 
I'm having a hard time getting too worked up over it, but at the same time I'd prefer the he not have done it.

Then again, I'd prefer they (politicians) not attach kid's names to bills, either. IMO, the added emotion detracts from the chances of honest debate and we get things like the overzealous sex offender list that does way more than is legitimate.

"if it will save one child" has pretty much become the stock refuge of the left these days
 
It was not appropriate but not because of emotional exploitation, but because it was obvious political weakness to do so.
 
I'm having a hard time getting too worked up over it, but at the same time I'd prefer the he not have done it.

Then again, I'd prefer they (politicians) not attach kid's names to bills, either. IMO, the added emotion detracts from the chances of honest debate and we get things like the overzealous sex offender list that does way more than is legitimate.

Name your issue, no side is interested in honest debate. Sadly.
 
Exploitation of children is common by Socialists:

Looking at the Fidel Castrato photo... gave me an idea that could make someone a millionaire. Start producing Obama ears... a little like Mickey Mouse but much, much bigger. So large that you are imbalanced. Of course... the left ear (wing) would be much larger to achieve the right effect of being imbalanced.

Would be the next Halloween hit. Couple it with a dunce hat with propeller and a copy of the Commi Manifesto and you'd be on your way to being an impersonator of our Little Marxist.

Of course... on the pack you'd have to add... for the benefit of Obamatrons... Kool-Aid and Children not included.


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Was President Obama's use of children in today's press conference appropriate?

  1. Yes, it was completely normal and appropriate.
  2. Yeah, it was ok, but I'd prefer that children were not involved like that.
  3. No, it was total emotional exploitation.
  4. I cannot decide.

It was propaganda plain and simple. A disgusting and honest display of government's tactic with the people the past fee decades. Get them to respond emotionally so that they do not think about what they are doing.
 
When watching yesterday, I was torn between counting the number of times that Biden nodded his head in agreement, or the number of times the word children was used.
 
When watching yesterday, I was torn between counting the number of times that Biden nodded his head in agreement, or the number of times the word children was used.
Years ago President Clinton was giving a speech... State of the Union, I think... and he made the comment (paraphrasing) that, "...and I am proud to announce that not one single nuclear warhead is pointed at an American child." (Then, he got that smug smirk on his face while everybody cheered. :roll:)

:neutral:

I thought, "Am I, an adult, not worthy of safety and security?" :shrug:
 
Exploitation of children is common by Socialists:

Looking at the Fidel Castrato photo... gave me an idea that could make someone a millionaire. Start producing Obama ears... a little like Mickey Mouse but much, much bigger. So large that you are imbalanced. Of course... the left ear (wing) would be much larger to achieve the right effect of being imbalanced.

Would be the next Halloween hit. Couple it with a dunce hat with propeller and a copy of the Commi Manifesto and you'd be on your way to being an impersonator of our Little Marxist.

Of course... on the pack you'd have to add... for the benefit of Obamatrons... Kool-Aid and Children not included.

I know what you mean about those socialists using kids:

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It was a blatant appeal to emotion. Everyone does it, because it works.
 
Politicians have been using children as long as there have been politicians. On the list of things to get worked up about, this is retarded.
Agreed. Who cares? Those kids will remember that forever. Let them have their 15 minutes. Sure, Pres Obama used them as props. So what? They got to hang out with the POTUS and be on TV. They "used" him too lol.
 
The entire Obama presidency could be viewed as a rash appeal to emotion. If the electorate had used reason and careful thought to select a president, Obama would not hold the office today.
 
Politicians have been using children as long as there have been politicians. On the list of things to get worked up about, this is retarded.

A Liberal making an appeal to tradition? Hardly seems right.
 
When I see kids at TEA Party rallies, I groan.
When I see kids at Occupy Wall Street rallies, I groan.
When I see kids being used as a median for any political message, I groan.

Leave the poor little bastards out of it.
 
A Liberal making an appeal to tradition? Hardly seems right.

Pointing out selective outrage and the complete triviality of this is not an appeal to tradition. Nice try though.
 
Pointing out selective outrage and the complete triviality of this is not an appeal to tradition. Nice try though.

So you're selectively pointing out the selective out-rage of only the right? :mrgreen:
 
It wasn't appropriate, but pretty much all politicians appeal to "but think of the children!" type stuff when they campaign for something. It plays on the emotions of the weak and makes partisans further cast their guys in some kind of sainthood light fueled by benevolence. No one should let themselves get played like that.
 
It wasn't appropriate, but pretty much all politicians appeal to "but think of the children!" type stuff when they campaign for something. It plays on the emotions of the weak and makes partisans further cast their guys in some kind of sainthood light fueled by benevolence. No one should let themselves get played like that.

Its the "if we can save just one child" tripe that pisses me off. So many died so that we could be free, you do not betray that by giving up liberty for the hope of saving lives.

Its "live free or die", not "live at all costs."
 
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