Graduation Stories

[GMDino]

My graduation was great.  First one in my family to get a four year degree!

Oh, wait...you meant "complain about graduation stories"?

Yeah, Pence made it a political speech.

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/18/mike-pence-taylor-university-read-remarks-commencement/3722071002/

Quote:Men and women of the Class of 2019, today you will graduate from an extraordinary university. You’ll begin your journey. New careers. New endeavors. And you know, they say timing is everything. And to this great class, I just want to tell you, straight up: You picked a great time to graduate from Taylor University. The America that awaits your energies and ambitions is experiencing a new era of optimism and opportunity.  You’re beginning your careers at a time of a growing American economy and restored American stature at home and abroad.


You know, as Vice President, it’s my honor, more than I can say, to serve alongside a President who has stood so strong for our national defense.  And on this Armed Forces Day, we honor all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard who defend our freedom every day. And to all the veterans who are here with us today, thank you for your service.


And I couldn’t be more proud to be part of an administration that has stood strong on the timeless values that have made this nation great, and stood without apology for the sanctity of human life.


But for all those accomplishments, you deserve to know that your timing really is great.  Because under the leadership of President Trump, we’ve been busy getting this economy moving again. We cut taxes. We rolled back regulation. We’ve unleashed American energy.


And as I stand before you today, the economy that awaits you — businesses large and small — have created 5.8 million new jobs in just over the last two years.  Unemployment is at a near 50-year low. And get this: Today, there are more job openings in America than there are Americans looking for work.  That’s great timing, Class of 2019.  


Not that Taylor grads are going to have any trouble finding a job. You know, I actually heard that 97 percent of Taylor graduates secure work or graduate school placement within the first six months of graduation. It’s a testament to this extraordinary university.



You know, the many Taylor grads I’ve worked with over the years are some of the smartest and most dedicated men and women I’ve ever known.  In fact, I’m proud that we got a Taylor grad serving on the staff of the Office of the Vice President at the White House, even as we speak.

The religious stuff is expected.  Christian school and all that.

Playing the "it's never been harder to be a Christian" card was dumb though.

His BS aside I'd have stayed an listened since he IS the VP.  Then I'd have laughed at all the dumb crap he said later.

Out speaker when I graduated was some dumb local politician and I couldn't tell you one thing he said because he was boring and I had zero interest in his speech.  I wanted to get out of there so me and my friends could head to Florida for the week.

To the other one a billionaire can do what he want with his money, right?  

I didn't even read the last one.  Hey, at least I'm honest.

But as long as we can find ANOTHER thing to chose sides on...keep up the good work!