Sped2424
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Exactly I agree with you!
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Hall of Presidents Down 2/18/13
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Booing an animatronic figure? It's that moment when someone should sit down & reevaluate what their life has come to. Though on second thought, it's just as awkward as applauding the bears at the end of CBJ, or when people clap at the end of a movie (I'm sure the giant screen was highly flattered).
Either scenario, it's just plain sad.
The Empress Lilly
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Booing Obama is just plain rude, petty, for the uneducated! Tsk! We, educated people, understand one only boos Repub....erm...I mean, just leave politics at home and show some respect for the office, for the other guests, and for those trying to take a nap.
RSoxNo1
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I know seriously... now if you'll excuse me, I'll be clapping at the end of Soarin'
RSoxNo1
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Is it ok to boo Susan B Anthony?
The Empress Lilly
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Well that depends on a great number of factors, namely, is she a Republican?
Bryner84
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The line in that song should have been, "Isn't it unfortunate?"
Animaniac93-98
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The only time it's OK to clap in an attraction is when the Tiki Birds tell you to so, because when you don't...well...let's just say it's not pretty.
Sped2424
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Lets leave politics out of this
Lets try to leave politics out of this guys, its disrespectful to boo at the current president regardless of political party at an attraction at Disney its not the time nor place for it.
rodserling27
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I remember one time I was in HoP, and literally every President from FDR forward was met with a barrage of boos from half the crowd and cheers from the other half. Reagan got the biggest applause, Bush jr. got the biggest boos, and Obama got the biggest 50/50. Hilarious!! But annoying as anything, I will admit...clapping for a ride when it's over because you enjoyed it is one thing, but booing AA's? Give me a break.
Goofyernmost
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If we are going to leave politics out of this then why say it disrespectful to boo the current president. I will happily cheer ANYONE that has earned my support. I find it immature and crass to boo anyone or anything just because it doesn't measure up to whatever ridiculously high standard that we place on them. If anyone were to put those standards on us, we would be ready to fight them.
My only protest is to stay silent if I'm not in a forum that is open and beneficial to my concerns. Booing AA figures is closer to insane then disrespectful. Clapping at the end of a show, like HoP or Soarin isn't for the film or the AA's or the screen. It is to indicate that one appreciates the show itself and since you are where it is happening, the word can and does get back to those responsible. Any negative response will usually be forgotten as fast as it is heard and especially boo's. What does that really say to anyone other than, I have no culture and no real say in anything. Speaking out in appropriate places is good. In a place where no one but you and a few other people that don't give a lick about your opinion are present...not so much.
After all, wasn't it Thumper that was taught..."If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." For a cartoon character that is pretty good advice.
alphac2005
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We've been at the Hall of Presidents with booing for an assortment of Presidents and it's absolutely juvenile, but more importantly, just a sign of our modern, hyperpartisan America. Presidents are turned into villains without much seeking of the truth, rather political rhetoric spewed to the masses.
It's funny in a sarcastic sense that where I live, the majority look down upon and talk trash about all sorts of minority groups, yet speak of respecting people, etc., but these same people are usually the first ones that I've encounteredteaching their children a complete lack of dignity and respect of others. Typically the type that boo and shout while they spew the junk that their favorite media outlet has programmed them to say.
43 individuals in almost 225 years have served the Presidency and it's a moment to realize that we have a system that has actually sustained while governments have come and gone around the world. It doesn't have to turn into a crowd of morons at a sports stadium cackling and booing.
Respect, a word that has lost its place in American society.
It's funny in a sarcastic sense that where I live, the majority look down upon and talk trash about all sorts of minority groups, yet speak of respecting people, etc., but these same people are usually the first ones that I've encountered
43 individuals in almost 225 years have served the Presidency and it's a moment to realize that we have a system that has actually sustained while governments have come and gone around the world. It doesn't have to turn into a crowd of morons at a sports stadium cackling and booing.
Respect, a word that has lost its place in American society.
Animaniac93-98
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Unfortunately, US politics is often viwed and treated like a sports match. Where there are only two sides, only one group of "winners" and "losers", issues are overly simplstic (and always black and white good/bad) and moderation and compromise are signs of weakness.
It's used a lot, but like freedom of speech/religion, people don't really understand what it means.
alphac2005
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Unfortunately, US politics is often viwed and treated like a sports match. Where there are only two sides, only one group of "winners" and "losers", issues are overly simplstic (and always black and white good/bad) and moderation and compromise are signs of weakness.
Absolutely and don't forget the 30 second soundbite!
It's used a lot, but like freedom of speech/religion, people don't really understand what it means.
Absolutely 2x.
RSoxNo1
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I dont' remember the comedian that had the line, but it was "that song should be called, 'Stuff that sucks'"
As for overheard HoP complaints, my favorite was a family that called it racist because President Obama wasn't allowed to speak more. The fact that Morgan Freeman was the narrator and Abraham Lincoln was one of two other president's that spoke was evidently irrelevant.
I understand having pride in someone that shares a common bond with you. However, regardless of whether that bond is race, religion, political affeliation, family member, friend, or whatever, when you define that person by that common bond you are further diminishing that person's accomplishments.
Weather_Lady
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People were quiet as mice when we were there, and I was glad of it. I want my kids to understand that although we have the right to disagree -- even openly -- with our leaders, there are times and places when we need to show respect for our duly elected officials... and, um, their animatronic doppelgangers.
Weather_Lady
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An impromptu American history lesson: Susan B. Anthony absolutely was a Republican, in a time when the Republican party was leading the reform movements to abolish racial discrimination and enfranchise women, and Democrats were fighting them every step of the way. When Anthony was arrested and convicted for voting illegally in a presidential election, she had voted a straight Republican ticket (with Ulysses S. Grant for President). Given how things have changed, isn't it ironic, don'tcha think?
Weather_Lady
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While we're talking about Hall of the Presidents, I'd like to give a shout-out to [animatronic] President James Buchanan and his totally kick- hair. He looks like a nineteenth-century hellion -- a "steam punk rocker," if you will. I'm mesmerized by it every time.
Timekeeper
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That's like a tarp where rocks should not be falling (Splash), but no tarp where rocks should be falling (Thunder).