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3rd Grade Civics Lesson

http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=3270

The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade. The presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest. I decided we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote.

To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members. We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot.

The class had done a great job in their selections. Both candidates were good kids. I thought Jamie might have an advantage because he got lots of parental support. I had never seen Olivia’s mother. The day arrived when they were to make their speeches. Jamie went first. He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place. He ended by promising to do his very best. Every one applauded. He sat down and Olivia came to the podium. Her speech was concise. She said, “If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream.” She sat down. The class went wild. “Yes! Yes! We want ice cream.”

She surely would say more. She did not have to. A discussion followed. How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? She wasn’t sure. Would her parents buy it or would the class pay for it. She didn’t know. The class really didn’t care. All they were thinking about was ice cream. Jamie was forgotten. Olivia won by a land slide.

Every time Barack Obama opens his mouth he offers ice cream, and fifty percent of America reacts like nine year olds. They want ice cream. The other fifty percent know they’re going to have to feed the cow.

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Bball Update

I'm less than excited about the recent participation on SayWudup!!! I know we're all busy, but c'mon ppl...let's do some bloggin here.

So, as Dan Shelton used to sing all the time... "in my life", things are a'happenin...

1. Me and the GF broke up. The ol' job market in NYC is not conducive to a move w/out having a job. Therefore, we have parted ways as she tries to look elsewhere. I'm bummin, but we each had to do what was best for eachother.

2. After many years of back issues, I decided to go to the Spine Doctor. He diagnosed me with Spondylolisthesis. In my case, this means that I had a stress fracture back in the "hometown hero" days at JHS. It never healed right and it caused the lower two veritibrae to separate a bit (in my case 1/4 slippage). Therefore, the disc has started to erode as it has tried to keep my spine in place. I will be getting an MRI next week to get a better idea of the severity and will also have to likely get injections. He game me some muscle relaxers & anit-inflamatory meds and I have already started Rehab...not a fan of it. I have to do all those gay machines that women do. You know...the ones that look like you're training for sex by opening and closing your legs. I also have to do more situps than I've ever thought of doing. I am not a fan of any of these workouts...

3. I'm moving away from the wonderful world of Embassies, UNICEF and the UN. I do not know where yet as finding an apt in nyc is like winning the lottery.

4. I will be in attendance for Homecoming next week...holla! I hope everyone can make it that isn't pregnant, a new parent, or any combination of the before mentioned. This also means that I get to see Baby Sefchick and hopefully Baby Griffin if the little guy ever gets here!

I hope to see as many of you as possible next week.

Peace and ball grease... -Bball