Beat 360° 10/19/09
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to third and fourth graders during their lunch period at Viers Mill Elementary School October 19, 2009 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Adam Noboa
"Absolutely no hoax. Next question"
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Cameron Cox, Winnipeg, Canada
"Today's lesson: Balloons are for birthdays."
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Does that have Dijon mustard on it?
"'Why do people love me?' was that the question?"
Who wants the public option included in the new health care plan? Raise your hands!
Mr President, do you still think the fundamentals of the economy are strong?
Do you know that 50% – thats half – of your paycheck will go to the Goverment when you start working ? But that includes Healthcare, so it's a good deal, right? Sure you can get it cheaper, but it's the convenice of having it already deducted each week......
Christmas came early this year for third and fourth graders at Viers Mill Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland as President Obama uncovered his economy stimulus plan: "you get a car, you get a car, you get a car, everyone get a car !!!! "
Fatza Benz, Houston, TX
You in the red t-shirt, how do you think I can get healthcare reform through Congress?
President Obama, visits sashas' school for show & tell, the President shows the class his Birth Certificate! 🙂
Having missed breakfast, Obama asks a student to trade their ham sandwich for a health insurance policy.
You, the smart left-handed one (like me), tell everyone else why health insurance reform is so important.
Student to Obama, "Is your appearance here today a publicity stunt at the tax payers expense just like the balloon boy?"
"Wait! Aren't you one of the Jon and Kate Plus 8 kids? Is tonight really a new episode?"
Mr President, can you tell what the Vice-President does?
Who wants to inherit a deficit? You, in the red!
Mr President, do you know if rock beats scissors?
Yes, you can be president one day too.
Those in favor of sending more troops to Afghanistan, raise your hands. The nays have it. Wow, that was easy.
"Now, who has an idea of what we should be doing in Afghanistan?"
"Your apple for her Twinkie is a good trade." President Obama discusses the finer points of trading-up lunches.
That was a great question, I think you need a job as a member of the White House Press Corp.
...AND YOU CAN BE THE NEXT SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
President Obama wonders, "Is it just me or has the press corps shrunk?"
Mr President, can you tell us why Fox News isn't here? i see all the other networks!
Yes, you can,... and you can, ... and even you can become President of the United States of America one day!
"I WANT YOU to endorse socialism!"
" I promise,I won't turn into ' The Rock Obama' if you get the answer wrong."
I know you are but what am I?
You're not from Fox News, are you?
Obama to students, "Is everyone ready to drink the Kool Aide?"
President Obama brings his health care message home, after taking notes from his pal Oprah..."And you get health care! And you get health care! And you! And you!"
Yes you will also be able to get health care, and also participate in public service. I call upon you!
"Young lady in the green shirt, what's your solution to the healthcare crisis?"
Obama – What does F. O. X. stand for?
Girl in Red – Flaky Orange X's?
Girl in Blue Jacket – No – Foolish Oxs!!
Obama – Let me be clear – you are both correct!
Sit down little girl, only blue shirted girls allowed to ask questions
So how many want peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Your parents are Republicans aren't they!?
Savannah, GA
Mr. President it's our lunch period....I suppose Mr. Biden wants to speak to us during recess.
You, do you think that everybody hates me?
"Fired up! Fired up! Ready to go! You don't look fired up... GET FIRED UP!!!"
Agents! She's the one who threw the spitball!
"Who wants health care, let me see your hands?"
President Obama uses a group of children to demonstrate to lawmakers and town hall attendees the proper way to ask questions and make comments.
"YOU get a health care plan! And YOU get a health care plan! And YOU get a health care plan!" The extremely popular "Oprah effect" rings true for Obama in today's elementary scene as well
"Hunker down there, kids; this isn't a Healthcare debate . . ."
I see why Bush found this so amusing!
I see why Bush found this so amusing.
You lie!
Camilo, Wayne, NJ
"If only counting votes in Congress was this easy."
Rick Mitchell
eventsiam@gmail.com
Columbus, Ohio
Student to Obama, "Did you bring us IPods?"
If you kids promise to vote for me, i will get the law changed for next election.