You Can Vote However You Like

October 27, 2008

Written by fdc · Filed Under Front Page, Interesting

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40 Responses to “You Can Vote However You Like”

Tiger on October 27th, 2008 12:17 PM

I feel bad for the white kid in the top right. No rhythm.
Woods on October 27th, 2008 1:41 PM

He’s Puerto Rican…
Matthew on October 27th, 2008 5:10 PM

I think this is GREAT. The kids are having fun and they’re learning politics without any bias. They must have a COOL teacher.
Hope on October 28th, 2008 11:21 AM

Incredible! I feel hopeful just watching this. Kudos to the teacher and congrats on an amazing and engaging civics lesson!
Lyrics on October 28th, 2008 1:12 PM

Lyrics:
Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like
You can vote however you like, yeah
Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like
You can vote however you like, yeah
(McCain supporters)
McCain’s the best candidate
With Palin as his running mate
They’ll fight for gun rights, pro life,
The conservative right
Our future is bright
Better economy in site
And all the world will feel our military might
(Obama supporters)
But McCain and Bush are real close right
They vote alike and keep it tight
Obama’s new, he’s younger too
The Middle Class he will help you
He’ll bring a change, he’s got the brains
McCain and Bush are just the same
You are to blame, Iraq’s a shame
Four more years would be insane
Lower your Taxes – you know Obama Won’t
PROTECT THE LOWER CLASS – You know McCain won’t!
Have enough experience – you know that they don’t
STOP GLOBAL WARMING – you know that you won’t
I want Obama
FORGET OBAMA
Stick with McCain and you’re going to have some drama
We need it
HE’LL BRING IT
He’ll be it
YOU’LL SEE IT
We’ll do it
GET TO IT
Let’s move it
DO IT!
Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like
You can vote however you like, yeah
Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like, I said
You can vote however you like, yeah
I’m talking big pipe lines, and low gas prices
Below $2.00 that would be nice
But to do it right we gotta start today
Finding renewable ways that are here to stay
I want Obama
FORGET OBAMA,
Stick wit McCain you gone have some drama
MORE WAR IN IRAQ
Iran he will attack
CAN’T BRING OUR TROOPS BACK
We gotta vote Barack!
Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like, I said
You can vote however you like, yeah
Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like, I said
You can vote however you like, yeah
Mark Fonder on October 28th, 2008 3:31 PM

I hope either candidate will support music education.
Mrs. Riley on October 29th, 2008 10:47 AM

You better work it!
Alitza Colon on October 29th, 2008 3:00 PM

This is amazing how children are now understanding the importance of voting. The kids look like they are enjoying themselve while at the same time getting people to realize they need to vote.

Very Inspirational!!!!!!!!!!
Pam on October 30th, 2008 9:25 AM

As wonderful as this is, it is only one of the great things that have come out of this election. “From the mouth of babes” they remind us in a very entertaining way that voting isn’t just an earned priveledge but a responsibility to our future and more importantly their future. If you don’t think teachers need to have a salary worth their weight in gold look at this video again. Kudos to this teacher, this educational institution and the children. Superb Job.
Fohat on October 30th, 2008 10:51 AM

This is what America is about. THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!! KUDOS!
Jessica on October 30th, 2008 11:24 AM

This is the best video EVER!
Shandra on October 30th, 2008 2:01 PM

This is great!!! I’m loving how they used such a popular song’s tune too!! I can’t wait to show this to my own kids.

Great job!!!
almostkorean on October 31st, 2008 12:13 AM

LOL at the white kid in the top right
Barry S. on October 31st, 2008 7:45 AM

Great civics lesson, included the issuses, differences, fun and those smart, engaged children got it…. very nice..
Olivia Graham on October 31st, 2008 8:18 AM

This video is fantastic! Great Job to the children and to the School. I am going to share this with my kids! Teachers deserve a huge raise in salary!
C. Ferguson on October 31st, 2008 10:05 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed the song performed by the students and all of those involved in presenting such a enlightening performance combined with a strong and profound message. America is beautiful, with beautiful people, and with ugly acting people who are in need of healing, but many of them don’t know that they are sick. Yes, racism is one of the worst sicknesses that a person can have and not get treatment for it…and worst, it eliminates the joys of life that one can experience. And, I dare to say that it is likely that the racism that they embrace and profess is not even of their own making…

The students while they are at school to learn, in their performance, they were actually teaching.
Vanessa Perigord on October 31st, 2008 10:17 AM

This is so HOT!!!!….this is a good way to reach out to our younger generation about politics. They looked like they enjoyed singing this to bring our younger generation together. Overall, I enjoyed this video. I send this to all my friends and they enjoyed it also. This is very catchy.
R. Turner on October 31st, 2008 11:23 AM

Young folks with there collective minds set towards ideals that promote positiveness and social consciousness. A novel idea, right? Loved it….
Kellsa on October 31st, 2008 11:28 AM

Awesome!!!
Maire & Lailah( my future) on October 31st, 2008 4:11 PM

I actually statred to cry while watching this. I was enjoyably overwhelming! My daughters generation is going to catapult the nation to its greatness!! Man, T.I. must be extremely inspired. And Kudos to the teacher who helped. He/ She needs a windfall raise!!!!! Great Job!!! I’m still crying……………
Krys on October 31st, 2008 5:03 PM

Um that might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I love it! And they look like they’re having a blast.
Joe on October 31st, 2008 9:04 PM

This video is the epitome of social studies and civics in a classroom. In just a few minutes, these children have demonstrated what it is like to live in a free country and understand the importance of the right to vote. Kudos to the teacher for a job well done. This is politics meets education. The future of our nation appears to be in good hands. God Bless.
Leek on November 1st, 2008 12:24 AM

They are beautiful!

This brings up strong memories in my mind, as I remember when I attended an “exclusive and privileged” middle school too, just like these kids. The school always seemed to go out of their way to make us extra cute too. But, the lessons we learned were all too concrete. I’m sure you remember the “We Are The World”, and “Live Aid” days. These children are wonderful! I hope this project leaves them all with the same sense of awareness that my generation gained. Its the sort of experience that led to my many years of social and community involvement, my love of people, and my devotion to the betterment of our society.
ATL Peach on November 1st, 2008 11:11 AM

Their teacher and founder of the school is actually a really cool white dude. The school’s whole philosophy on education is very creative. Check it out: http://www.ronclarkacademy.com.
Cheryl Lane on November 2nd, 2008 11:02 PM

I would like to congradulate the teacher,children and whole school system for doing this video. My children loved it, they were very impressed, we sent this video to one of my twin daughter’s social studies teacher. We are sure she will show it her class. Thanks again for a wounderful job well done.
Christle on November 2nd, 2008 11:10 PM

It would be wonderful if the adults could look to these children as role models. It is okay to disagree….we don’t all have to agree, just respect each other and the process. These children are great and the teacher is inspiring. There is actually a movie that was done based on Ron Clark….Matthew Perry played Ron Clark in the movie I think. Great job with this. The parents should be proud….I am!
Jo Ann Street on November 3rd, 2008 5:37 AM

I smiled and thought …so cute, so true, so right…we can vote…we just need to vote,,,just do it.
Tracy on November 3rd, 2008 9:44 AM

It’s not about the Rhythm it’s learning about their future…..Give them some credit!!! these kids are 11 & 12 years old.
Southern Belle on November 3rd, 2008 12:54 PM

This was beautiful! I am so proud of these kids, and T.I. should be proud of these kids too. They took his song and made something even greater out of it. One note though: They could have taken the “Malaria Kills” sign down though! LOL!
Daniel on November 3rd, 2008 6:55 PM

Can they put out a CD? I love the song itself, great rhythm!
Majors on November 3rd, 2008 8:54 PM

I think the person, who put this together should get the Teacher of the year Award!!!!!! . You can vote for however you like, remember this people. FOHAT said it. This is what America is about. THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!! KUDOS!
Charlisa Miller on November 3rd, 2008 11:43 PM

This video makes me proud to be an educator. Their teacher should feel PROUD. Education is about presenting the issue to students examining both sides and letting them form their OWN opinions
VOTE HOWEVER YOU LIKE
yolanda on November 4th, 2008 2:31 PM

Great to see that we are all getting involved in Making A Change. Wow!! Allowing them to have fun while teaching them at the same time how important it is to get out and Vote! Teacher of the Year!!!!!!!!
Dr. Dewain on November 4th, 2008 5:20 PM

This was absolutely great! The teacher should be commended for their work with these kids. This shows how learning can be both fun and educational at the same time and it also shows how powerful this election is and how all Americans, young and old are involved.

EVERYONE VOTE HOWEVER YOU LIKE, JUST VOTE!
Ms. Walker on November 5th, 2008 9:02 AM

This is awesome! Knowledge is power! It is time everyone got involved to make a difference. It’s not about race, its about change! Kudos to the school, teachers, and especially the students for doing such a wonderful job. This is just one creative way to get our children involved in politics. I’m so elated. Obama as president and America is finally coming together after being divided for so long.
Janice from Picayune, MS on November 6th, 2008 10:42 AM

This video is very nice. All of the children did well.
Casannah on November 9th, 2008 9:58 PM

Talk about student engagement! This is wonderful. I’ve research the Ron Clark Academy after watching a television show about him. He is an awesome teacher. He motivates his students by doing whatever he has to. He definitely goes the extra mile. I can’t wait to share this with my co-workers. I’m definitely striving to have this type of impact on my students!
Mary on November 12th, 2008 4:01 PM

Loved this. These kids did a great job!!!!
Good job to Ron Clark and all the teachers.
I’d love to see more schools like this.
Tony Smith on November 13th, 2008 5:42 PM

Being a musician… I thought this was ” OFF THE CHAIN!” Hats off to the teacher and the children! When we engage our kids in a medium that intrest them… there are no limits… Thanks fof thinking out the box! The children will never forget and those of us who witness this were touched to the core, I was!!
KeKe on December 23rd, 2008 8:55 PM

Yeah this shoud be put on cd dvd I love it god knows they did what was right and god will bless those kids God bless america

PS: Barrack Obama is president Hell Ya