Comments on: The Obama Girls And Being Black At Sidwell: First Day Of School (Part V) http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:56:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-161126 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:37:09 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-161126 MRAllison: IFFFF we are aware-- THEN - - -<br><br>Thank you. MRAllison: IFFFF we are aware– THEN – - -

Thank you.

]]> By: MRAllison http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-161125 MRAllison Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:59:24 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-161125 Greenladyhere.<br> Dear Greenladyhere,<br> Just to clear things up.<br> I totally support the Obamas choice as it is their choice only. The Sidwell Friends School is such a positive Quaker resource. Oddly enough, I have testified at Meeting in favor of the school and have been rebuked by another Quaker who felt resources should go to other areas of crying need. <br> Everyone sees things from their own backyard. I see so many poor children everyday that are just struggling to get a good environment.<br> I just hope the President Elect is aware of this situation when he makes the difficult choices facing him.<br> Best Wishes. Greenladyhere.
Dear Greenladyhere,
Just to clear things up.
I totally support the Obamas choice as it is their choice only. The Sidwell Friends School is such a positive Quaker resource. Oddly enough, I have testified at Meeting in favor of the school and have been rebuked by another Quaker who felt resources should go to other areas of crying need.
Everyone sees things from their own backyard. I see so many poor children everyday that are just struggling to get a good environment.
I just hope the President Elect is aware of this situation when he makes the difficult choices facing him.
Best Wishes.

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-161124 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:54:51 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-161124 MRAllison: Without specific DATA comparing the 2 entities that the statement compares, I would not make a definitive statement.<br><br>However, logic would dictate that more children attend public schools than private schools. MRAllison: Without specific DATA comparing the 2 entities that the statement compares, I would not make a definitive statement.

However, logic would dictate that more children attend public schools than private schools.

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-121211 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:37:09 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-121211 MRAllison: IFFFF we are aware-- THEN - - -<br><br>Thank you. MRAllison: IFFFF we are aware– THEN – - -

Thank you.

]]> By: MRAllison http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-121183 MRAllison Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:59:24 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-121183 Greenladyhere.<br> Dear Greenladyhere,<br> Just to clear things up.<br> I totally support the Obamas choice as it is their choice only. The Sidwell Friends School is such a positive Quaker resource. Oddly enough, I have testified at Meeting in favor of the school and have been rebuked by another Quaker who felt resources should go to other areas of crying need. <br> Everyone sees things from their own backyard. I see so many poor children everyday that are just struggling to get a good environment.<br> I just hope the President Elect is aware of this situation when he makes the difficult choices facing him.<br> Best Wishes. Greenladyhere.
Dear Greenladyhere,
Just to clear things up.
I totally support the Obamas choice as it is their choice only. The Sidwell Friends School is such a positive Quaker resource. Oddly enough, I have testified at Meeting in favor of the school and have been rebuked by another Quaker who felt resources should go to other areas of crying need.
Everyone sees things from their own backyard. I see so many poor children everyday that are just struggling to get a good environment.
I just hope the President Elect is aware of this situation when he makes the difficult choices facing him.
Best Wishes.

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-121067 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:54:51 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-121067 MRAllison: Without specific DATA comparing the 2 entities that the statement compares, I would not make a definitive statement.<br><br>However, logic would dictate that more children attend public schools than private schools. MRAllison: Without specific DATA comparing the 2 entities that the statement compares, I would not make a definitive statement.

However, logic would dictate that more children attend public schools than private schools.

]]> By: Tyren M. http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120966 Tyren M. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:33:49 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120966 Nice Writeup. DailyBeast readers are a different bunch. Think they all missed the point. I could be wrong.<br>Muzikal. I know Alex's book(s) are better but Roots DVD's will be " Must see TV" come middle school for my daughter. Nice Writeup. DailyBeast readers are a different bunch. Think they all missed the point. I could be wrong.
Muzikal. I know Alex's book(s) are better but Roots DVD's will be ” Must see TV” come middle school for my daughter.

]]> By: whiterosebuddy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120919 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:03:38 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120919 Nice writeup Baratunde,<br><br>I think your experience would hold true for the average Black kid at Sidwell, on scholarship or not, however I think much of it will not hold true for Malia and Sasha.<br><br>Both of them are the 'IT" girls. They are at the top of the social heap,,,it doesn't get in higher in social rank than to be children of the PRESIDENT of the USA!!<br><br>Chelsea clinton probably has stories more relevant to the Obama girls, cause where they rank on the social scale is going to be what they defines their experience far far more than race.<br><br>Go Malia, go Sasha...yall got it goin' on...work it!! Nice writeup Baratunde,

I think your experience would hold true for the average Black kid at Sidwell, on scholarship or not, however I think much of it will not hold true for Malia and Sasha.

Both of them are the 'IT” girls. They are at the top of the social heap,,,it doesn't get in higher in social rank than to be children of the PRESIDENT of the USA!!

Chelsea clinton probably has stories more relevant to the Obama girls, cause where they rank on the social scale is going to be what they defines their experience far far more than race.

Go Malia, go Sasha…yall got it goin' on…work it!!

]]> By: MRAllison http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120884 MRAllison Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:15:13 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120884 GreenladyHere:<br> Yes, other presidents have sent their children to private school. And of course President Carter chose to show support for our public education system.<br> Do you doubt the statement that there are more American children receiving food assistance that are attending private school in America? GreenladyHere:
Yes, other presidents have sent their children to private school. And of course President Carter chose to show support for our public education system.
Do you doubt the statement that there are more American children receiving food assistance that are attending private school in America?

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120856 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:54:56 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120856 heartsandflowers: I beg your pardon. <br><br>BUT, YOUR ATTITUDE/DRIVE for EDUCATION is ADMIRABLE!!<br><br>KUDOS to YOU!! :>) :>) heartsandflowers: I beg your pardon.

BUT, YOUR ATTITUDE/DRIVE for EDUCATION is ADMIRABLE!!

KUDOS to YOU!! :>) :>)

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120831 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:47:33 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120831 heartsandflowers: OOOOOOOOOO! :>) :>) U R one of "those parents' that teachers LOVE!! :>)<br><br>As I stated in another post, I advised parents/guardians that IFFF their child is not making at least a 2.0 GPA, THEY HAVE "HOMEWORK!! [Yes, I'm taking into consideration that things at school are being fairly taught, etc, etc, etc]<br><br>VIRTUAL 'DAP'!!! :>) :>) heartsandflowers: OOOOOOOOOO! :>) :>) U R one of “those parents' that teachers LOVE!! :>)

As I stated in another post, I advised parents/guardians that IFFF their child is not making at least a 2.0 GPA, THEY HAVE “HOMEWORK!! [Yes, I'm taking into consideration that things at school are being fairly taught, etc, etc, etc]

VIRTUAL 'DAP'!!! :>) :>)

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120830 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:37:16 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120830 MRAllison: I'm sure that you intended to INCLUDE, in your question, ALL the OTHER PRESIDENTS that sent their CHILDREN to PRIVATE SCHOOLS.<br><br>No doubt an OVERSIGHT! :>)<br><br>Also, no doubt you have seen a description of ONE of his campaign and PRESIDENTIAL AGENDA items - EDUCATION. [www.change.gov]<br><br>Have a good day. MRAllison: I'm sure that you intended to INCLUDE, in your question, ALL the OTHER PRESIDENTS that sent their CHILDREN to PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

No doubt an OVERSIGHT! :>)

Also, no doubt you have seen a description of ONE of his campaign and PRESIDENTIAL AGENDA items – EDUCATION. [www.change.gov]

Have a good day.

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120824 GreenLadyHere Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:23:22 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120824 heartsandflowers: <i>They'll be fine!</i><br><br>CO-SIGN!! GOOD POINTS throughout!! THANK YOU!! :>) heartsandflowers: They'll be fine!

CO-SIGN!! GOOD POINTS throughout!! THANK YOU!! :>)

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120807 CPL Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:53:04 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120807 "Don't be surprised if Malia and Sasha come home challenging Daddy's Foreign Policy..."<br><br>LMAO at that visual!<br><br>And Welcome Back!!!! “Don't be surprised if Malia and Sasha come home challenging Daddy's Foreign Policy…”

LMAO at that visual!

And Welcome Back!!!!

]]> By: vulcan girl http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120759 vulcan girl Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:15:10 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120759 When people say things like they hope PEBO can understand what it's like to be poor or call him an elitist, I have to wonder if they actually listened to anything he said about his childhood. The food stamps, his grandmother denying herself so he could have things, the fact that they JUST paid off their student loans because the books sold big. I mean, damn, where have you people BEEN? When people say things like they hope PEBO can understand what it's like to be poor or call him an elitist, I have to wonder if they actually listened to anything he said about his childhood. The food stamps, his grandmother denying herself so he could have things, the fact that they JUST paid off their student loans because the books sold big. I mean, damn, where have you people BEEN?

]]> By: Justice58 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120740 Justice58 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:25:26 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120740 lol<br><br>Too funny! lol

Too funny!

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120738 rikyrah Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:21:16 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120738 EVENING THREAD IS UP EVENING THREAD IS UP

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120736 rikyrah Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:20:27 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120736 Karmi!!<br><br>CPL and I were wondering where you were.<br><br>Happy New Year :) Karmi!!

CPL and I were wondering where you were.

Happy New Year :)

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-2/#comment-120730 Miranda Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:05:44 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120730 <a href="http://www.cosmogirl.com/cm/cosmogirl/images/pouting-child-med.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.cosmogirl.com/cm/cosmogirl/images/po...</a> http://www.cosmogirl.com/cm/cosmogirl/images/po...

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/the-obama-girls-and-being-black-at-sidwell-first-day-of-school-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-120729 Miranda Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:04:37 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5945#comment-120729 "because I am a devout hermit"<br><br>ohhhhhhhhh...............jokes......everywhere......ohhhhhhhh........ joke overload!!! Help!!! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!!!!! “because I am a devout hermit”

ohhhhhhhhh……………jokes……everywhere……ohhhhhhhh…….. joke overload!!! Help!!! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!!!!!

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