From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" THE THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.

General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played. The General stated to Obama 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. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".

NOW GET THIS!! - - - - -'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.." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing."

(ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???)

Obama continued: "The National Anthem 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. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem as well as '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, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - - perhaps a state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments."

“When I become President, I will seek a pact of 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 which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".

"Of course now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "

Wow... I'd never heard that before and was puzzled why if it were true. It should have been all over the news. I have strong dislike for Obama, but it appears the rest of the message isnt true.

www.snopes.com/politic...stance.asp


-DallanC

This kind of stuff is a BIG problem:

It focuses outrage onto falsehoods, thus diverting pressure away from real issues.

Why do I, an Englishman, care?

Because I don't want to see the US end up like MY once great nation has.

Freedom here is indeed just another word for nothing left to lose.

I remember saying the PoA in school. It was not an option, and, for a good reason, it's a freaking Oath to the Flag man!

We still say it right after coming to order at every one of our sportsman club meetings- every time. Hand over heart, one nation, under GOD, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all.........even those that don't deserve It but still get it anyways.

Oh no, I'm getting started again... I need to go smell the box El Kabong came in....*snnniiiiifff! ahhhhhhhhhhh........ *