Yes We Can?

[Xavier_Onassis]

It's a graduation requirement in Minnesota. They teach the kids how to shop, plan meals, budget, look for bargains, etc.


This is a good thing. I am all in favor of kids learning these basic skills.

Minnesota, as you probably know, is a less corrupt and modern state, with higher standards than most.
Even the Republican Party there is less a tool of the establishment there.

[Amianthus]

Even the Republican Party there is less a tool of the establishment there.

And most DFL elected officials are more like Republicans in other parts of the country.

[BT]

They teach it here as well. It's the economics portion of Home Ec.

My sister just retired from teaching that subject for30 years.

[Plane]

http://www.congratulationspresidentobama.com/



Expectations high?

Sometimes it seems to approach worship.

[Xavier_Onassis]

I think for a president to invite comments by the public is a terrific idea.

Admiration is a useful part of leadership.

[Plane]

I think for a president to invite comments by the public is a terrific idea.

Admiration is a useful part of leadership.

I don't think it is official , it is a fan club.

[Plane]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27957089/?GT1=43001

Iowa - Want an example of the change Barack Obama is bringing to the country?

Check out cookie sales at Baby Boomers Cafe in Des Moines.

Ever since word spread about the president-elect and his family's fondness for Baby Boomers' chocolate chunk cookies, the small downtown restaurant can't bake them fast enough.

Like Reagans jelly beans?

[Xavier_Onassis]

Like Reagans jelly beans?

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Perhaps. Both the cookies and the jellybeans had to be good to inspire such popularity.

In 1964, Someone came up with a soft drink called "Goldwater" in honor of the GOP nominee. When Barry G. himself took a sip, he exclaimed "What is this stuff? Tastes like horse piss!". 

Which reveals many interesting facts abut all concerned. I never tried Goldwater, I can't say what it tasted like. But food and candidates are hardly deeply linked.

If this is a fan site or an official site, it will be noticed by the Obama staff. It's hardly a bad thing.

[Brassmask]

Speaking of avoidance do you want to explain how Bush is responsible for the current financial "crisis"?

I've never said that he was.  You INFERRED that I did but I did not mean to imply that he did or I would have said so directly.

[richpo64]

>>I think for a president to invite comments by the public is a terrific idea.<<

Sure. Maybe he should take advice from his daughters like Jimma Carter did.  Afterall, that worked out really well.