Posted on 05/12/2013 6:28:18 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
First lady urges grads to reach out to those with different beliefs By Meghashyam Mali - 05/12/13 08:45 AM ET
In a speech to graduates of Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday, first lady Michelle Obama urged them to reach out to those with different beliefs.
“That’s what’s always made this country great, embracing the diversity of experience and opinion that surrounds us everywhere we go,” said the first lady. So I encourage you all -- seek it out.
“Try visiting a different congregation every once in a while; you might just hear something in the sermon that stays with you. If you’re a Democrat, spend some time talking to a Republican. And if you’re a Republican, have a chat with a Democrat,” she continued.
“Maybe you’ll find some common ground, maybe you won’t. But if you honestly engage with an open mind and an open heart, I guarantee you’ll learn something.”
The White House said the first lady chose to address the graduating seniors of Eastern Kentucky because of the school’s “outstanding record supporting veterans and military families.”
Obama has made her Joining Forces initiative, which seeks to find jobs for returning veterans, a centerpiece of her work.
In her address, she also spoke about her own challenges attending college and urged the graduates to press to achieve their goals.
“I know you faced all kinds of doubts and uncertainties when you first showed up on this campus. And I know a little bit about that from my own experiences,” said the first lady.
“I hope that you never lose sight of what brought you to this day -– those values that you came here with, and those skills and talents you developed while you were here. Because when you pair those two things together, you will be prepared for whatever comes next,” she said.
Don’t forget Christianity.
Even further, if one wants to promote tolerance and openness to the beliefs and ideas of others, one doesn't use the IRS to target them.
FLOTUS promoting the Tea Party?
“Befriend A Bitter Clinger”
"And, please do let us know about it... we'll be sure and tip the IRS."
Right like. “There ain’t no good guys, there ain’t no bad guys. “
Dave Mason-We Just Disagree
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_FOQ7-P30
“All this for a damned flag.”
pushing the Wookie religion again eh Chewie?
HEY AMERICA... IF JUG EARS OR THE WOOKIE ARE TELLING YOU TO DO SOMETHING... satan IS TELLING YOU TO DO IT.
lls
zer0bamas Chechens, are comin’ home to roost!
One thing I've learned is to NEVER trust a democRAT.
NEVER trust anything the government says.
And NEVER NEVER NEVER trust anything the media says without verification first!
...and steal their wallet?
Like she has ANY idea of "....what's always made this country great....
Caution: Wide Load Ahead
You are oh-so-right.
Is Michelle Antoinette suggesting that Muslims reach out to those of other faiths with something other than swords, guns, and homemade bombs?
“That’s what’s always made this country great, embracing the diversity of experience and opinion that surrounds us everywhere we go,”
http://www.johnspeedie.com/healy/crap.wav
I saw this but can't find it again. Any tips?
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