re: #118 LudwigVanQuixote

As someone who has had over 6,000 students, I will say straight up that this is what every educator prays his or her students takes to heart.

This directly addresses the false idea that one does not need an education. It puts personal responsibility into the hands of the kids and tells them to make something of themselves. It tells them this is not easy, but worth it. It is the exact opposite of the anti-intellectualism rampant in America.

ANYONE who bashes this for any reason is an utter asshole.

Absolutely. And, I will add, afflicted with ODS beyond all reason. The idea that anyone could find anything to complain about in this speech is symptomatic of the current collapse of the right. It’s not as if there aren’t legitimate criticisms to make of Obama.

Better opposition party, please.