The Ames Straw Poll and how it affects Patriotism.
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http://elementaryassembly.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/08-11-11.flvThe presidential election is upon us… Not really. But all of this news from Ames Iowa is starting to make me crazy. The presidential election is not for almost 2 years but we are subject to the follies and foibles of the Republican presidential candidates on a daily basis. There is constant chatter about Michele Bachmann and her cover or Mis-cover of Newsweek magazine and the nonsense about Tim Pawlenty and his apparent lack of backbone when it comes to handling the press and the other Republican candidates. What is the straw poll mean anyway? Apparently, nothing. The last winner of the straw poll was Mitt Romney. As you might remember John McCain became the Republican presidential candidate. Prior winners have included such memorable names as Rudy Giuliani, Pat Robertson, and Bob Dole. None of whom have been president. So why do they do it? The way this thing runs is, each candidate sets up a tent serves dinner, and has some entertainment. There is a ticket price charged, but typically the candidate pays for the people to come into their tent. Once they’re in their tent there held hostage until the straw poll is completed. Is this buying votes? Of course it is! Why do they do it? Frankly, I have no idea. This is the American political system at its best. It’s a wonder why when I go into schools with my Spirit of America school assembly, kids typically don’t know the songs that I’m doing. The same songs that you and I grew up with. The same songs our parents hammered into our consciousness. Songs like America the Beautiful, or even the Star-Spangled Banner. Not only has Congress and politics gummed up our system, but it has given nationalism and patriotism a black eye. It’s time to get back to our basic American roots and that starts on our children are in elementary school. Spirit of America is a great place to start.
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David Jack
David Jack is an award-winning children's recording artist who brings originality, humor and a refreshingly hip musical energy to his audiences nationwide. He has been identified as one of the leading presenters of elementary school assemblies in the nation. His memorable school assembly programs are legendary for entertaining and educating kids worldwide.
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