Blame America first Liberals!

mike · #1 03-03-2006, 05:27 PM

I have been questioned about my attack on "blame America first liberals." Well, you don't have to go too far in the news to find one of the leaders of the left-wing, blame America, Michael Moore fans.

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Controversy over a high school teacher's comparison of President Bush to Adolf Hitler erupted into a day of turmoil Thursday — with a student protest, a threatened lawsuit and dueling talk shows.

At the center of the storm was Overland High School teacher Jay Bennish, whose lecture in a world geography class last month also included harsh words about capitalism, U.S. foreign policy and the invasion of Iraq.

At one point in a 21- minute, 40-second recording of the lecture, Bennish called America "probably the single most violent nation on planet Earth."

There are a lot of teachers in America, in all levels of education that blame America for all the world's problems. When a suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Israeli killing dozens, the say, "we need to understand their cause and it's all Israel and America's fault." No blame is actually cast at the killer.

This loser teacher, who believes he has the right to shape our young minds to his beliefs, also broke a school policy.

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The school district promptly suspended Bennish, concluding that, at a minimum, his comments breached a policy requiring teachers to be "as objective as possible and to present fairly the several sides of an issue" when tackling subjects with religious, political, economic or social implications.

This teacher is also a pro-communist and blames Capitalism for the worlds problems! He calls Bush Hitler, while he sounds like Karl Marx!

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He said that in Bush's State of the Union speech, the president was, in effect, "threatening the whole planet."

"Sounds a lot like the things that Adolf Hitler used to say — we're the only ones who are right, everyone else is backwards," Bennish said.

He told students he was "not saying that Bush and Hitler are exactly the same."

"But," he said, "there's some eerie similarities to the tones that they use."

He talked extensively about U.S. foreign policy and capitalism. At one point, he questioned Bush's stated belief that democracy is the solution to bloodshed in the Middle East.

"Who is probably the single most violent nation on planet Earth?" Bennish asked. "The United States of America, and we're a democracy — quote, unquote."

On capitalism, he questioned whether it did anything to provide "everybody in the world with the basic needs that they need."

"Do you see how this economic system is at odds with humanity, at odds with caring and compassion?" he asked.

I would say about 10-15% of Americans are like this man. Their heros are oseph stalin and they wear Che shirts around campus. The main problem is they make up a large part of the universities and high school teachers trying to shape the majority of our young minds with, "America is evil and causes all the worlds problems."

It may just be me, but geography teachers should stick to teachy geography and stop pushing his pro-communist, anti-American ideas.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...508688,00.html

Mr. Joe · #2 03-05-2006, 10:21 AM

Have you heard this new guy on AFN Radio? His voice is so much like Rush Limbaugh- he obviously has studied Rush. When I first listened to him I was wondering what happened to Rush's mind- as he was bashing Bush big time!
Then I found out it was a new program to counter Rush's program on at a different time!
The guy is good at his imitation of Rush! But a real bleeding heart liberal. I guess it had to happen.
I have no problem with opposing views. People with common sense should be able to make good decisions after viewing all the facts.
The problem is- distorted facts! Who will take the time to find out true facts, and then- will they be able to determine if their candidate is presenting true facts? That's why the word Dillema was invented!

mike · #3 03-05-2006, 10:48 AM

I encourage opposing views! That what makes America great.

I am against teachers influencing our young minds to their beliefs. If you are for Communism that is your belief and good for you. BUT please don't bring your political views into the classroom and try to shape the young minds! If you are teaching debate in high school provide the students with a subject and let them form their own opinions.

Students should not feel like an outcast because they have an opposing view of their teacher. This is what teachers do when they slam Bush, Religion, Democracy and the Iraq War. They are making the students feel uncomfortable, especially if they are for those things.

It is not your freedom of speech to blast America during your instruction. Teachers are paid to teach a specific subject matter. Wasting 20 minutes of a 40 minute class on your political views is not your freedom of speech. It is not my freedom of speech to waste classroom time.

mike · #4 03-07-2006, 04:56 PM

Here is the audio of this left wing, pro-communist idot.

http://www.usfkforums.com/showthread.php?p=4851

Mike

Ghostface Kill@ · #5 03-27-2006, 09:41 AM

WHAT THE HELL MIKE!? Just because someone doesn't agree with the Presidents decisions doesn't make them a communist! Come on now. This teacher expressed his first amendment right and was punished -- unfairly. Sure, maybe this wasn't the right place or audience, but what stimulating conversation it may have started in his classroom. I commend this teacher for having the bravery to step out of the norm teaching method. And he was absolutely dead-on when he compared Bush to Hitler. Bush adamently proclaimed the destruction of the world in his State of the Union address. STATE OF THE UNION, yeah.. thats where he is supposed to talk about the CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES not our global projection of unnecessary power. I believe he mentioned Katrina once or twice, breifly. Oh and I may remember a few hints at the economy, but EVERYTHING else was IRAN, IRAQ, IRAN and oh yea, N. Korea too, I guess. Needless to say, (but I will anyway) I was thoroughly disgusted. It's time to place a little more focus at home rather than abroad. But hey, we gotta have oil, right? .... <vomits>

mike · #6 03-27-2006, 01:06 PM

Yep, Bush was the first President ever to talk about national security and oil during the State of the Union.

Also, last I looked President Bush is not the only person that drives a car or flies a airplane in America. Oil keeps our economy running weather you like it or not. Outside of water it is probably to most needed liquid.

He wasn't Communist? Did you even listen to the audio? He slammed Capitalism for 3 minutes. Please listen to the audo, then make your judgement.

This teacher is like many frustrated left-wingers. They get frustrated because they think President Bush is an idiot, yet he won two elections. He also never saw the world. He went from high school to college and then taught. Maybe if he actually had some experience outside of books I would listen to him.

Do you honestly believe this teacher listened to the State of the Union with an open mind? If you believe that I have a bridge for sale if you are interested.

Ghostface Kill@ · #7 04-02-2006, 12:17 AM

Alright, I listened to the audio excerpt again and I still feel that the teacher said nothing "too out of line." I will say that I still agree that he choose a poor audience, (influential young high school students) but he does have a right to say what he feels. In his reference to Hitler he only states that he feels Bush is ethnocentric such as Hiter. I think he is refering to the fact that Bush repeadily refers to the United States as a "beacon of hope." Hitler was a lot more drastic in his reference that blond hair and blue eyed individuals were the superior race and he intended to wipe out anyone without these traits. I also agree with his assessment that the WTC and the Pentagon were specifically choosen for attack, but I do not agree with his misplaced sympathy for the terrorists. I can not even find one reference to his favoritism to Communism. Besides, Communism is an economical ideology not a political viewpoint. (I know that you know this.) And no kidding about the SotU address, I know Bush is not the first person to talk about international topics, including national defense, and the need for oil. I suppose that a major reason (speculation here) is that securing these oil interests now sets us up for a possible conflict with China in the future concerning oil dependancy. China already has signed a very large natural gas deal with Iran. We desparately need to develope alternative fuel sources or we may face a very costly confrontation in the near future.

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Still, the trouble in the middle east is not our biggest concern. Contrary to popular belief the majority of our oil doesnt even come from the middle east, it comes from Venezeula. (sp?) The war in Iraq has taught a very costly lesson to American political leaders and has allowed developing nations to take advantage of our current situation. For instance, the president in Venezeula (Hugo) openly expresses his anti-american sediment in public. Would he do this 7-10 years ago? I highly doubt it. America is crippled with more problems that just the war in Iraq. Yet, again and again all Bush refered to in his SotU address was the war and other middle-eastern interest topics.

If you believe that we are headed in the right direction right now and everything is hunky-dorry, then I have a bridge to sell to you...

Hiker · #8 04-02-2006, 04:12 AM

We have a teacher who attempted to be a shock joc. What was his motivation? Get the students more involved? Was he successful? Well he at least made an impact in this blog. What impact? To address the current affairs. If blame for the current situation in Iraq we really need a little introspection first. Know any SUV owners? Is the transportation we are driving really necessary? Did we really need to drive down to the store to pick up a 6? Did we really need to explore the ice cube on Mars?

If there are any lessons to be learned from Iraq, hopefully it is for the world to push away from foreign dependency of oil. If you want to get their attention we need to drasticially change the way we consume energy. Let the bastards choke on their oil.

Ivoire · #9 04-02-2006, 09:29 PM

I agree with Ghostface Kill.

And will go even further. What is that about communism that makes it as bad as nazism? What I understand from Mike's post and some experiences in the US is that there used to exist some serious (which doesn't necessarily make it always true) propaganda against the USSR and communism.

Karl Marx was an outstanding economist, philosopher, journalist and just a citizen who risked everything he had to be able to speak his mind.

Communism, the way I understand it, is a utopian idea of a perfect society. There is nothing scary about it because everybody knows that perfect societies don't exist.

The teacher has chosen a wrong tribune to share his thoughts.
But do you know about School Textbook Adoption Boards? These boards screen textbooks and make suggestions before the books are published. There is no need for me to tell you about social class and beliefs of the members of those boards.
Do you, Mike, think that there is nothing wrong when the school students study geography, history and social sciences from conservative view point?

mike · #10 04-02-2006, 09:49 PM

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And will go even further. What is that about communism that makes it as bad as nazism? What I understand from Mike's post and some experiences in the US is that there used to exist some serious (which doesn't necessarily make it always true) propaganda against the USSR and communism.

Karl Marx was an outstanding economist, philosopher, journalist and just a citizen who risked everything he had to be able to speak his mind.

Communism, the way I understand it, is a utopian idea of a perfect society. There is nothing scary about it because everybody knows that perfect societies don't exist.

I agree! Communism as an idea is not destructive and is well intentioned. A world where everyone is treated equal is great. As a thought it is great, but impractical in practice. Communism is a way to rally the poor masses to place yourself in power. Lennin and Stalin used the people of Russia (through Communism) to get to power as did many other dictators. Stalin liquidated his people in the name of Communism.

Do a simple Google search and you will see that Communism has caused more death than any other form of economic thought. Mao and Stalin are credited with killing well over 60 million people in the name of Comminism. North Korea today continues to show how Communism works.

I have no problem with teachers talking about topics like the ones described. I do have a problem with teachers providing a completely bias and slanted view of the world and not showing the other side. I also have a problem with teachers trying to influence kids against their country. I am 100% for a teacher telling his teacher, "don't trust your governemnt. Always question it." But I do have a problem with a teacher trying to pump out a bunch of anti-American kids. I also have a problem with a teacher being anti-Jewish. Why not show the good the U.S. has done for the world while you are showing the bad?

Most American kids can't name the 7 continents and find the Middle East on a map. If teachers like this would teach geography and not politics, we just might have kids that can be competitive with other nations.

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