Perky
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:50 PM
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WHAT AN INCRIDIBLE STATEMENT ABOUT DROPOUTS |
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Dropping out is no longer an option. It'sNot just quitting on yourself it is quittting on your nation.
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:52 PM
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1. I agree. That struck me as well. Very powerful. - n/t |
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Edited on Tue Feb-24-09 09:59 PM by Zenlitened
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Hey, did someone just donate a star to me? Wow! Thank you, whoever you are! :loveya:
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Edited on Tue Feb-24-09 09:55 PM by WorseBeforeBetter
Ooh, damn ... "wasted billions in Iraq". He's thoroughly enjoying this. As am I!
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:54 PM
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4. Incredible statement indeed! |
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:55 PM
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5. I Started to Cry at That Point |
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:58 PM
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It's a huge issue, and to see him address it with such conviction is amazing.
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:58 PM
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Just not used to seeing anything like this...
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:58 PM
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8. He completely reframed the concept of dropping out |
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:59 PM
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9. I got a couple of mentees that will hear that loud and clear tomorrow! |
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Tue Feb-24-09 09:59 PM
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Tue Feb-24-09 10:04 PM
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11. I'd rather he blamed the education system, not the students |
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There are many reasons students drop out of high school. But suggesting they're not patriotic when they do so just sucks.
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Tue Feb-24-09 10:11 PM
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12. it's the students who are taking the tests nt |
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Tue Feb-24-09 10:24 PM
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15. Take a closer look at his words |
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He said "dropping out is NO LONGER an option". I'm sure Obama understands that people do have financial reasons to drop out and that's something that the government needs to address.
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Tue Feb-24-09 10:20 PM
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13. It was powerful, moving and I know it reached those who needed to |
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Tue Feb-24-09 10:21 PM
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14. Amazing pep talk. I need him to say something similar |
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to get me to use my gym membership.
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Tue Feb-24-09 10:34 PM
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16. :) That was my favorite line too - |
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No one should ever be denied an education due to financial reasons - not in our country.
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