'Please, Please, Please, Pretty Please With Sugar On Top!': John Kennedy Makes Plea On Senate Floor

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) implores his colleagues to help pass education reforms.
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[@joe.oneill]

How can anyone not love Senator Kennedy? The guy has more common sense in his little finger than most of his colleagues have in their entire bodies.

[@jabilda]

Because his state has high crime and they don't take care of their constituents. He points many fingers but needs to fix his own state. That's how. He's a doucher.

[@danerickson1632]

😊

[@ThrockmortonJGildersleeve]

And his delivery is like a well oiled comedian machine from days gone by. Love it!☺️

[@HoaAnhTuc0205]

He is really a great man.

[@anacc3257]

He's also more charming and entertaining than most. He makes politics seem fun.

[@MichalD454]

Banning the wonderful books and replacing them with trash is a whole lot of the problem!

[@silverforest4682]

Yes. Children learn their ethics and morals from teachers, parents, and books they read.

[@barbarasizemore5961]

You are right, tby should go back to the regular READING WRITING & ARITHMETIC. Today some don't know how to read nor add or subtract how sad😕😕

[@MichalD454]

@@barbarasizemore5961 and this “new” math is ridiculous! It doesn’t teach logic; instead, it confuses children. I was helping my grandson with his homework, and he was so surprised when I showed him the easiest way to get the answer. Then I showed him how to go backwards from there to get the proof needed for the teacher to accept the answer. It’s quite mind boggling how the ones who invented this “stuff” try to act like it’s really intelligent when it isn’t!

[@moniqueapodaca3037]

Sen . KENNEDY. God bless your mother and father for giving us such extraordinary wonderful men God bless you sir God bless how you honor your legacy continuously by being selfless and always standing up for common sense God bless you sir Senator Kennedy

[@shirleyhughes1455]

AMEN! I do agree

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[@elmarkofajita7648]

Amazing! Senator Kennedy is a national treasure.

[@JoJo-vv9rs]

I love Senator Kennedy!!! He truly has a heart of gold!!!

[@LeoJBatt]

BRAVO!!!

[@jerryellis5633]

You are bad ass Mr. Kennedy!! Thank you for the way you are.

[@scottb7539]

Senator Kennedy is one of few decent people in the middle of a great indecency.

[@phyllisromano6186]

😅

[@grandmabear9069]

When I was in elementary school well over half a century ago, this is the way it was. If you failed, you were held back and did not progress to next level/grade. We were terrified to be 'held back' and thus did our best to learn our lessons/do our homework. Very, very few had to be held back because we knew there would be dire consequences if we did not apply ourselves as we should . Additionally, most of the parents were like mine and would've gotten to 'the seat of the problem' in a hurry if we had brought home a failing grade.

[@32sucar]

Common sense! One of my favorite Senators.

[@morecringe89]

He is not blaming anyone. I will. I blame parents that don't care enough to help their kids to success in life.

[@cbo3877]

Amen. Senator Kennedy

[@codyrobinson2368]

Thank You Mr. Kennedy our children need more leaders like you 😊

[@lindastorby8741]

Total respect for the man. Senator Kennedy is THE best!

[@robinclark9805]

Amen to you Mr Kennedy, my respect and fondness has grown for you😊😊😊😊

[@manicmadpanickedman2249]

0.8% is apparently now a significant portion out of 100 % ?????🫠😵‍💫🤯 I'd hate to see the election then ...... 1 % is now the majority ??😂😂😅😅

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

I can tell you as a Texas Certified English teacher, the public school system here in Humble, Texas, rubber stamps the passage from one year to the next. It's sickening, and that's why I no longer waste my time teaching because my recommendations are/were ignored. It's all about passing that buck to the next teacher. It's no wonder we have high school seniors who cannot read. "Pass that kid on so he/she won't be my problem anymore." As said, that's why I no longer teach because it proved to be a waste of my time, with my recommendations being totally ignored.

[@deborahsistare7165]

Amelia Reagan Wright, I sympathize with you and your issue. Please get back in that classroom. The children need caring teachers like you.

[@davidd.8519]

Do you remember no child Left behind?

[@silverforest4682]

​@@davidd.8519 yes. Kids have got to read so they can form their own opinions, not just hear and mimic others opinions. Reading is a base for analysis skills.

[@davidd.8519]

@@silverforest4682 it'll be okay there cell phone or computer can read to them and tell them what to think

[@fanman421]

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[@eduardosalcedosr1727]

GOD BLESS JOHN KENNEDY 🙏🙏🙏

[@laurabarfield1152]

I'm 72 years old. Our schools here in Texas were run just as Mr Kennedy said. It's wonderful.

[@dtr1286]

Thank you so much for the care of the children Senator Kennedy. God bless you. It is truly up to the adults to make the way and guide these children to be successful.- it’s the future ✅

[@1003196110031961]

God bless you Mr Kennedy, you almost had me in tears listening to you.🙏🏻❤️

[@junehansen3395]

Sen. up here in Canada they did not teach our children to read and write as well. They had changed it on purpose to keep our children from reading or writing because then the 1% can easily change history to what they want them to learn, so Trudeau says.

[@gordonvincent29]

Trudeau is ur problem

[@dianemcintyre4931]

Good morning world I just love Mr. Kennedy ❤

[@judy4989]

God Will Win in the End and I'd say we are pretty much there.

[@jabilda]

Grow up

[@barbarasizemore5961]

@@jabilda I agree with you 100%

[@TheCherie1955]

Really enjoyed living LA in Shreveport and visiting all around the state. Loved going to Monroe and shopping at Duck Dynesty. You are a good Senator for a nice state.

[@joannefisher4058]

Love it 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🤗🤓

[@3coins.]

Louisiana needs help. Thank you Senator Kennedy. The children are ready to learn.😊

[@andrewzepf7510]

God bless you, Senator Kennedy. Unfortunately, the morons running my state of Oregon got it backwards a couple of years ago. We have one of the highest per student per year expenditures in the Union, yet dismal results. We have one of the highest drop-out rates, and for those that do graduate high school some of the lowest scores determining whether those graduates are ready for college-level classes. Obviously we are a classic case that throwing more money at the problem is not the solution, though it seems are liberal state legislature doesn't get that. And in their "wisdom", a couple of years ago they lowered the bar for a high school diploma - they don't even have to competent at reading and math to get a diploma anymore. This may take care of the drop out rate, but it is certainly a huge disservice to our kids when we just sweep the real problem under our rug by passing legislation that "fixes" some of the statistics.

[@stevenhanson6057]

What’s the real problem? And how about some solutions?

[@sortathesame8701]

@@stevenhanson6057 The problem is solved by getting rid of the federal department of education! Return education to the states and hold parents responsible if their kids don't show up, disrupt class and FAIL those who do not put forth the effort needed to learn their lessons. Yes it is more difficult for some, but that doesn't mean you just pass them on without expectation! If we need to return to putting these children into special education until they catch up or graduate, then we do that. Stop making excuses for our children and start holding them to grade or age educational progression!

[@brandontussing1279]

Sen. Kennedy is the best ever!

[@brandonmaryland]

I swear every time I see Senator Kennedy’s face in my thumb I click the video🙏🏾

[@sandrawadsworth5173]

I love this guy!❤❤

[@deborahsistare7165]

Save our Children.

[@meehd01]

Hitler banned books and we see how well it worked out for Germany. Banning books is the downfall of society.

[@RedCornTx]

They always say they burned books but they never told you what books was burned .

[@meehd01]

@@RedCornTx maybe you should have paid closer attention in history class and actually read more.

[@meehd01]

It is well documented.

[@RedCornTx]

@@meehd01 naw my granny warned me about that years ago I knew better from the start , the winner always tells the tale . 🪶

[@meehd01]

@@RedCornTx again you should have paid closer attention to history. WWII was WELL documented from thousands of credible sources. Only the criminal Nazis disputed the real evidence.

[@avelardosoto1264]

God's Bless Senator Kennedy May God be with you and all The American People and the world 🌍 I always keep you on My prayers 🙏 Psalms 23 RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS USA 🇺🇲🙏🙏

[@catherinecurtis2865]

Senator Kennedy, as a proud Canadian who is deeply disturbed with the destructive path of my beloved country, I wish that you were a Canadian who could stand up for us. You are a modern hero and speak the bald truth. And I adore your authentic southern accent. For years I have been working on my Scarlett accent from 'Gone With the Wind' . For some reason I cannot not get it quite right and sounds rather silly, but I continue to work on it. PLEASE Senator KENNEDY, keep doing what you do best - speak TRUTH in pain language. You should one day be President.

[@debbiewilson2415]

John Kennedy is the best ♥️

[@ThrockmortonJGildersleeve]

Kennedy/Kennedy 2024

[@joe.oneill]

Either order, they've got my vote.

[@marieurbina535]

MY RESPECT FOR YOU SENATOR JOHN KENNEDY 👏

[@stevenhedrick9516]

A True National Treasure and Statesman !

[@alicia4him1]

Why ever in the world would not pass this bill... give me 1 just 1 GOOD reason ! Pray for this to pass.

[@deborahsistare7165]

Make sure the children have a good breakfast before sending them to class. Most of them don't get that at home. Give them snacks and water too.

[@glowpopupcommentary9183]

🏆THIS IS SO SO DEEP .MR. KENNEDY YOU SAID IT ALL IF THEY CAN SEND A PERSON TO THE MOON.. WE NEED OUR CHILDREN TO READ READ READ AND WRITE WRITE WRITE.. YOU CAN'T LEARN IF YOU CAN'T READ😵. MR. KENNEDY ❤️ HEART IS FOR THE CHILDRENS❤ GOD 🌟ELOHIM ALMIGHTY BLESSINGS. AMEN💫

[@barbarasizemore5961]

Let's get back to the OLD SCHOOL, READING 📕 WRITING✍ AND ARITHMETIC✖➕➖➗

[@glowpopupcommentary9183]

@@barbarasizemore5961 NOW YOU TALKING..🏆🏆🏆

[@colinbyerly5212]

A national treasure who had given America the America that one can be proud to have such citizens give so much to our nation .

[@terrenceguy1082]

God bless you, Senator Kennedy. Keep up the fight.

[@danielluera3583]

I love john Kennedy. He's the best at making common sense. looks so easy. 😂

[@shirleyhughes1455]

AMEN! I agree Senator Kennedy. I thank Our God for giving America a Senator as yourself with God given common sense and wit! I know I am not the only citizen that feels this way! You are a royal Gem for We the people. Prayers for you and your Family! God bless you and Thank you for all you do!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@AvalonDreamz]

We have to stop sending our kids through like they are learning what they should when they are not. My son wasn't reading at the level he should have been and his school was going to send him on, I said no. I had them hold him back a year because I wasn't going to take the chance of him being lost in his lessons. I'm glad I did because it helped. Pay attention to your childrens schooling, especially if in Public schools. They are slipping horribly. I took my son out all together to homeschool after Covid and he is doing wonderful.

[@DennisJNormand]

Amazing Man!.... God has blessed Louisiana with some honest men & women....

[@Case668]

Absolutely correct. Who would say no to this bill.

[@janetdufresne4448]

When my son had a learning problem with reading comprehension+ Understanding. I let him be held back and worked with him on it. I taught him to read it over several times if necessary. Look up words he didn't know so he would know the meanings. It was the best choice I made. He is now a computer engineer and designs programs as an adult.

[@lorettakinder570]

what a wonderful man Senior Kennedy is . He talks with so much common scence , he is so smart.

[@nadiahinson3515]

Sense

[@IRun4Ultra]

they intend to use, where it is heading, and how it all ties into the digital identity, social scoring system, and full monitoring and tracking of every human being through these mechanisms already in place. I quickly discerned this isn’t just about the children or transforming the entire education system into a mind control model. It is a full blown operation for the entire population to conform to one mindset and one belief system with controlled obedience, to build a global citizen workforce that operates on demand and activates through virtual and augmented reality. These programs are merely the doorway

[@janetdufresne4448]

You are absolutely right Sen. Kennedy. Thank you so much.

[@sandydaniels2668]

Why isn’t this being done in every State?

[@missybishop4996]

Kennedy is an absolute spitfire for the people Love him!💓🙏

[@guestuser4503]

Love this man. Senator Kennedy.

[@joedavis3255]

Wonderful, they need to learn!!

[@erinmuetz8771]

Thank you Sen. Kennedy!

[@christineroberts9780]

First seven years are the most important for learning....

[@marieurbina535]

LOVE IT'S ❤️ SENATOR JOHN KENNEDY IS A NATIONAL TREASURE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@amarylessimmons8778]

Sen. Kennedy you don't truely realize how much you are loved by "ME" and thousands more all over the country! I just need to tell you that every time you speak especially about the education system in my state of which I am very proud. I live in the South/Central part of MS. I really wish you could visit our schools sometimes. We have some of the very top of the class students teachers principles, etc. I know because I have grandchildren and know personally the teachers who literally night and day giving to so many students to be sure they make the grades! I thank you from my heart all you do have done and will continue to do for our children of the future and pray we will see a brighter one for them all!!

[@jamesyancy907]

I remember being a child, all we did was English and math. Spelling bee every Friday, math test every Thursday no calculators. And guess what we studied hard to be the winner.

[@barbarasizemore5961]

I'm from the old school house also I know absolutely what you are saying, I've been there and done that.😊😊

[@jamesyancy907]

The sad thing is they don't get it 45% of collier county Florida school budget is spent on buses, same for Maricopa county. Smaller schools spread out they could hire more teachers and spend more time teaching to smaller clases.

[@nadiahinson3515]

Wow we in south africa had to learn English, Afrikaans, maths. History, geography and social science and also arts.

[@jamesyancy907]

@@nadiahinson3515 I'm on about kindergarten. English math, then you started learning everything else.

[@markmanleyH2Oactivity]

I pray for mr. Kennedy, Clay Higgins, mr. D. Trump, Josh Hawley & Rand Paul *in the mighty name of JESUS* . . . . because they are fighting against evil : sheeple : liberalistic ideology that is (((actually marxism))) SO BE IT, Anen & Anen 🙏🙏🙏💪

[@louisameoqui7313]

I love Senator John Kennedy . God Bless him and his family ,❤❤❤❤❤

[@MountainGoddess314]

I'm tired of hearing about Reparations when money should be put into inner City Schools!

[@bobmalack481]

Plenty of money is put into inner city schools already. It's the culture and demographic within those innner city schools that is the problem, and you KNOW what I mean. Robert at 68.

[@ron2494]

Dear Mr. Kennedy , I would like to join in on this diolog about kids learning. Hard as it may seem I once was one . My son who is now 25 is on the autism spectrum. I had perfect attendance in 4th grade but failed ,as I see it now because my learning ability was different then the standard way of teaching. More importantly kids need more afformation from parents and teachers who will nurrish their natural gifts/ bents be it music , art , math , science ,etc. After the death of my wife in 06 I chose to homeschool my kids .We are missing it if we do not see what their gifts are and nurrish and encourage them. Thank you

[@davef.2329]

If you can assuage the teacher's unions somehow, it should pass.

[@zamolsessuranus3977]

😂😂😂 I like John it is very funny and wise 😂😂😂

[@tatianabrown6903]

Thank you Senator Kennedy. That makes so much sense. Why won't other States adopt this great but simple philosophy?

[@svenlabots1869]

The dignity of this mild mannered intelligent politician, Mr Senator John Kennedy, is just out of this world. I think, we, the people, have a lot to answer for and could and should learn a lot from this extremely wise gentleman. Always indifferent, always well documented, always neutral, always constructive. Thank you, mr senator. Greetings from Sven from Belgium ☺

[@jp6993]

Put phonics back in the schools, sight reading is useless. Schools should stress Reading, Writing, Arithmetic & Critical Thinking. Stop passing them for "social" reasons.

[@barbarasizemore5961]

I agreed 100%

[@andrea4246]

God bless this man.

[@jackhouston357]

Wish he was a Texas Senator

[@frankspiewak5041]

Well said Mr. Kennedy.

[@evelynwerner1891]

I love and respect Sen. Kennedy. He is the best.

[@PearlyGates57]

1 was in 3rd grade in Graves Co. Kentucky (early 60's). I went through a special class during the regular school hours. It was called Remedial reading. I learned to understand what I was reading. It was the best thing school ever did for me.

[@sortathesame8701]

Kennedy is going to LOVE this! I know a former special ed teacher who is right now writing her doctorate on the REASONS we should stop teaching children to read beyond early educational levels as children can learn to sight read up to a certain point! When I asked what these children should do once they reach their top ability to sight read (memorize words) when they need to learn something about a topic not covered completely in school (which is almost everything an adult actually needs to live a productive life) and was told that 'we will teach them what we want them to know!"

[@nadiahinson3515]

So what will america be raising?

[@denischarette-de3te]

How come so many children in Louisiana have difficulty learning how to read?

[@juanamora9513]

It used to be that kids behind on a certain subject would have an hour of tutoring one once or twice a week by one of the teachers to help them catch up. Usually mostly to kids from immigrants from different countries, legal immigrants at the time or children with learning impediments. You don't dumb down education. A teachers responsibility is to teach the most possible and those lagging behind need tutoring from the school teachers or a school teacher who'll give the tutoring, during a free period. Also parents must study with their children and make sure they're doing their homework, healthy, sleeping 8hrs. Etc.

[@maryweiss4837]

M. Weiss 11:16 ❤ Senator John Kennedy, I listen to all of his speeches I can find. He has so many good things to share, that make sense no matter the subject. He exudes sincerity and can be filled with a good sense of humor. He has a blessing that so many of us lack, humility. He is a wonderful person I too love this person, he is a diamond in the mist of many. God Bless you, always.a

[@marshahamilton1329]

Love this man

[@rogermckamey8299]

Not just the children but the nation too. Education is the key to success and the ability to read is one of the required skills to gaining an effective and complete education.

[@barbarasizemore5961]

We need to go back to the OLD SCHOOL, and leave out the coculaters.

[@terrimccan7253]

That's my man. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidfrancis5661]

Amazing what happens when you have expectations!

[@marilynotte7059]

No one should ever yield to a Congressman from Hawaii, for fear of opening the floor to ignornant Hiromo.

[@judy4989]

Good

[@linwampler5761]

Yes Sir you are so right!!

[@maryroman4911]

Gosh, I love this real man and all he does for his state and all the united States

[@JD-zm4eh]

Here is a man who cares deeply for Americas future success. All senators and representitives need to listen closely to this wise man.

[@thewalkingdead4378]

It all starts with the parents if they are ignorant so are the kids and begin committing crimes

[@deborahsistare7165]

It's not the children's fault if the parents don't do what they're supposed to do. The children shouldn't be punished for what their parents do or don't do.

[@williamwaha3193]

@@deborahsistare7165 -- The Walking Dead comment about it starting with the Parents is actually Correct . When I was little and Young my Mother Died When I was 7 years old . When I was 4 years old I had started Kindergarten . From the time I could Walk and Talk my Mother ' held school ' . I was taught to Read and Write before I was even 3 years old . I would Read the Newspaper to my Aunt when she would come to Babysit for us kids . The Parents are the first Teachers every Child in the World will ever have , If the Parents are ignorant then their Children will be as well . If the Parents spend all of their time watching Television , then their Children will as well . As the saying goes ," The Apple does not fall far from the Tree ." Even Former President Barack Obama is on video giving a speech saying ," It all begins in the Home . Children of 2 Parent Households are more likely to be Engaged , Learn and Succeed . If the Home environment is full of Violence then those Children will grow up to be Violent ." Even Hollywood Stars have come out saying the same similar things especially Denzel Washington ," It all begins in the Home ." Watching a grown Man on a stage playing with his ' Dolls ' is entertaining for Adults and generates a lot of Wealth for himself but he says some ' messed up stuff ' . " Drinking NASCAR and Watching Beer , uh huh huh huh ." If all you and your kids do is watch NASCAR while you're drinking Beer then expect your kids to make a continuous left turn and end up back where they started , they're not going anywhere in life anytime soon . There's a time for entertainment and there's a time to be serious .

[@user-uq2sq5wg9b]

YES!!!!🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-cm3lw1nu1h]

Senator Kennedy...wish he was from my state!!

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

Thank you Sen .Kennedy …. Thank you very much …..🌞

[@RachW8512]

I love watching common sense politicians who care about the people in there communities.

[@billjones7503]

SPOT ON JOHN !!!!!

[@gameninja7780]

I love Senator Kennedy

[@davidrognerd2738]

Switch to a merit base testing schedule and eliminate the grade/age pass/fail system. Pass/fail age/grade system has inherent stigmas for the student.

[@judylittle1138]

Our kids have Obamos common core .

[@lauragestes8847]

Obama's Common Core should have been called Obama's Rotten to the Core!

[@fredericksharon7494]

was that way when i was a kid