Friday, October 31, 2008
AMERICAN SYMPHONY
It is a rare moment when I ask that you spend the time to read and listen to some of my posts that are a little long. This is one that is worth the time. Those of you who are familiar with the movie Mr. Holland's Opus, will recognize the second half of this symphony. It is featured in the movie. I have listened to the full symphony at least a dozen times. Are you kidding me? No, I love this video. It is what it means to be American. I will continue to listen to it and be amazed. The first time I listened to it I was brought to tears. I played it for my students and they absolutely loved it. I'm not kidding.
Please give this a listen, watch the pictures and you will be moved. I promise. Let me know what you think.
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L&O teach, Wow! that was great. However I think that unless America wakes up real quick like. We might see an america we really do not recognize. Our freedoms,( individual) have been picked at constantly since the middle of the last century now finally, I think the Socialist have the upper hand with the aid of the Courts and the ACLU and others who claim to speak for our individual freedomes. Many have already been given up freely by the unexpecting public, and OH! for the public good?????. I will add for the benefit of a few taken from the majority....say well....
Tap,
It's good to hear from you. I agree that we seem to be marching down a tough road that may bring us to ruin. I refuse, however, to believe we won't wake up to save ourselves. History tells us this is so. Hopefully history in this case, repeats itself.
Thanks for pointing me to this post. It is amazing. I cannot believe more people are not moved when they see this (or something similar). Actually, I CAN believe people do not get moved. I know we will pick of the pieces and more forward, but WHY do we have to go backwards before we move forward. Life was so much similar (and better) during the times of my youth.
I think Americans have a pathological need to seem to be fair. They think the Republicans blew their chance and that the Dems deserve a shot. I only hope that the Dems don't screw up the country too badly. We will see, because it appears that the Dems and going sweep everything in sight. Pray.
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