Remember that time I tripped you and you fell and everybody laughed in school?

Internets: Hey, Gleemon --

Gleemonex: WHAT.

Internets: Jeez, touchy. Just wanted to know if you've --

Gleemonex: Yes. And they didn't let my comment through, OBVIOUSLY.

Internets: OK, chill! Jeezus. Back up. What gave you offense, o delicate flower?

Gleemonex: Editorial in the Hometowne Newspaper by some K-Mart Think Tank board member -- may I quote it?

Internets: Do. I presume your comments are in the brackets?

Gleemonex: You presume correctly. Here goes:

It may seem innocuous for President Obama to speak directly to students about the importance of education. If that were the whole story, this could be a milestone that parents need not fear. Unfortunately, Obama may have an ulterior motive.[OMG. Srsly.]

Obama is expected [by you idiots] to talk about controversial policy proposals that would change our country. Many of us who have well-intentioned policy disagreements with the president have reason for concern.

....

It is recommended that teachers discuss - among other things - "Why is it important that we listen to the president and other elected officials, like the mayor, senators, members of congress, or the governor? Why is what they say important?"

The lesson plan goes further [oh dear god no!], saying: "Students might think about: What specific job is he asking me to do? Is he asking anything of anyone else? Teachers? Principals? Parents? The American people?"

That's enough to send chills down my spine. Schoolchildren should not be indoctrinated in obedience to and service in support of the president of the United States. Our system is based on the rule of law, and a robust tradition of loyal opposition, not blind support for the president in power.[ain't THAT rich!]

Obama is expected to address the "challenges" facing him in Congress [so you're saying they're not challenges?] and will likely use that opportunity to promote global warming taxes and a Washington take-over of the country's health care system [riiiight, I'm pretty sure that's what he wants to tell the kids, right after he says the magic secret words that make them Commie homos]. Hearing only one side of the story, many young people could be swayed. [you don't say. Pot, meet kettle ...]

Internets: Wow. Ohhh ... kay.

Gleemonex: Exactly. So I responded:

[response redacted -- if you know where to find it, you can read it there, because they actually for once posted my response (after I wrote to the editor and business office to complain); sorry, Greater Internets, but I prefer minimal connection between Internet Me and Real Me]

Internets: I can see where they'd have a problem with that.

Gleemonex: Yeah. Clearly. GOD, this is wearing me out.

Internets: Buck up, camper. These vile swine are having their last, ugly, repugnant, vicious hurrah. You ever hear of somebody being "hoist on their own petard"?

Gleemonex: Yeah ...

Internets: Or being given enough rope?

Gleemonex: Uh huh.

Internets: Well, OK then.