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Hot on the heels of his explanation for why he no longer wears a flag pin,
presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama was forced to explain why he
doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171,
During
rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present
except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag
with the right hand over the heart.
"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking
sides," Obama said. "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the
American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a
war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should
be
swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song
'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I
might
salute it."
WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our
next president. I, for once, am speechless
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WOW!!! MUST READ OBAMA'S BELIEFS ON FLAG and,
he, like ABC news reporters does not wear American Flag lapel pins, as
the wish to appear neutral, neutral to whom, and for what?
MY God! I hope every one is listening, before it is to late.
Subject: Wow
Perhaps there are SOME out there who are beginning to get 'the picture'.
The following is a narrative taken from Sunday Morning's televised 'Meet
The Press'. and the author is employed by none other than the Washington
Post!! Yeah......the Washington Post of New York and Los Angeles Times
fame!! Must say that I'm dually impressed..................
From Sunday's Televised 'Meet the Press' Senator Obama was asked about his
stance on the American Flag. Obama Explains National Anthem Stance
Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked
Obama to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem
is played.
The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States
Code,
Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... During rendition of the national anthem
when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are
expected to stand at attention
facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. At the very least,
'Stand and Face It'
Senator Obama Live on Sunday states, 'As I've said about the flag pin, I
don't want to be perceived as taking sides, Obama said. 'There are a lot
of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of
oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know,
the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something
less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach
the World To Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it.'We
should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign
our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention,
if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle
East Brethren. If we as a Nation of warring people, should conduct
ourselves as the nations of Islam, whereas peace prevails. Perhaps a
state or period of mutual concord between our governments. When I become
President, I will seek a pact or agreement to end hostilities between
those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from
disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation have placed upon the
nations of Islam an unfair injustice. My wife disrespects the Flag for
many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag
burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She has her views and I
have mine'. Of course now, I have found myself about to become the
President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred. I will
use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new
path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First
Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of
America.
WHAAAAAAAT the Hell !!!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right. This could possibly be our
next President.
I, for one, am speechless.
Dale Lindsborg,
Washington Post