Sept 2008 Gen. Bill Ginn USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played. The General 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 replied, "As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides, 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."
- First of all "I'd like to teach the world to sing" is the most corny, cheeziest song. Are you kidding me? National Anthem? DING DONG.
- And, taking sides? uh, because becoming president isn't taking sides? Just what are your plans?
- Obsurd: the American flag is a symbol of oppression? Seriously? what planet are you on. MOR-ON.
- Secondly, who in their right mind would say "sure, the president of my country doesn't have to salute our flag. That's just an old tradition." Now that is politically incorrect. But it seems the media and the left has it the other way around(?)
- Great, the guy running for president burns his own country's flag, admits to it and still has a following. ...Is this happening?
"Instead, after going through the longest campaign in history, all I see is a far left Chicago liberal who bought his house with help from a convicted felon, who worshipped in the church of a crazed pastor who cursed our country and whose friendships include way too many anti-American radicals and terrorist sympathizers. And now, far from offering us hope, he is offering us socialism, and his campaign is riddled with scandals."
And from today's End of Day:
'Today, I have two op-eds published. In the Washington Times, you can read my thoughts on the importance of this election to the courts and the culture war. USA Today picked up on the same theme today, noting, “A single court appointee could decide whether abortion laws become more restrictive or more permissive and whether Roe v. Wade remains the law.” '
Keep America, America people! Land of the free, home of the brave. (not roll overs) Don't let it turn into a doormat for the world -- not to mention terrorists to come on in and kill us all b/c that's their beliefs!
I really don't know that I can say anything more, but you never know what else may come to surface.
*vote McPalin! ;)*
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