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June 4, 2015

Title: Political Commencement Speeches
Topic: Political Correctness

Discussed by Dr. Bob DiMuccio
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)

This time of year, we see and hear a lot of news stories concerning graduation. Some are sad but courageous stories.  There are thousands of sappy, wonderful soldiers-coming-to-their-loved-one’s graduation videos on Youtube.   And you can find many graduation speeches by celebrities or famous men and women, like this great one.

This segment about a graduation ceremony will not make you cry tears of joy or cheer for the underdog. It will, however, probably cause some anger, resentment, and head shaking. Dr. Bob DiMuccio discusses a speech given at Dickinson College, an elite liberal arts college in central PA. The speaker, Mark Ruffalo  aka The Hulk, received an award for “global environmental activism”.

Here are some quotes from Mark Ruffalo’s speech, just to give you an idea of what young people tout as plausible and true: “We have climate change, we have a mass sort of imbalanced corporatization, these lead to environmental degradation and also social-justice issues. And they’re all coming to a head.” He also told the students to “act up, be misbehaved (sic), buck the system, and fight for what you believe in.” Everyone knew he was talking about climate change.

Even the person who introduced Mark for his “reward” was visibly exasperated with those who do not wholeheartedly agree with the left’s climate change hysteria. In fact, Sam Rose said, “We need to bring people to our way of thinking by hook or by crook.”

The real hero of the day, however, was author and speaker Ian McEwan. He was extremely truthful in his commencement speech. He held nothing back. In stark contrast to Ruffalo and Rose urging the graduates to push for their agenda, McEwan reminded the audience that free speech is vital to the survival of America. Dr. Bob DiMuccio says McEwan’s speech was “a thoughtful, poignant, unabashed, and courageous defense of free speech.”

You can view the great speech by Ian McEwan [here].

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November 3, 2009

Title: APPEASEMENT Part 1 of 2
Topic: Appeasement

Discussed by Dr. Bob DiMuccio
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)

Obama reached out to world leaders during his inaugural address, saying: “We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist”. He is not the first President to extend this “peace offer”. However, what are the ramifications of this statement? Is offering more peace good or bad?

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Title: APPEASEMENT Part 2 of 2
Topic: Appeasement

Discussed by Dr. Bob DiMuccio
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)

What is appeasement? How does it apply to politics? Are politicians trying to appease all sides just to get elected? Log on to www.VisAndVals.org for more information.

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