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And why are we even singing the national anthem before sporting events anyway? -- (link)
Posted by
znufrii, silly old man (aka znufrii)
Jun 20 '20, 11:27
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/19/bruce-arena-national-anthem-inappropriate
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I always thought it as a sort of secular blessing. -- nm
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Bjarön
Jun 20, 11:52
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Yes, instead of praying hands it is hand on heart. if God doesn't listen to individuals anymore, maybe he will hear a great big group of people. -- nm
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Spawn
Jun 20, 12:17
I’ve always preferred America the Beautiful anyway. -- nm
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Qale
Jun 20, 11:38
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I always preferred Living in America. -- nm
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Spawn
Jun 20, 11:49
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You always came across as more of a God Bless the USA guy to me. -- nm
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Strongbad
Jun 20, 12:02
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See, you could have *almost* made an argument for Coming to America, but not a country song that I think I have heard. -- nm
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Spawn
Jun 20, 12:19
I Feel Good ! -- nm
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mud
Jun 20, 11:55
Iirc, started during WW2, after 9/11 they added America the Beautiful -- nm
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zeitgeist
Jun 20, 11:35
I wondered that for years. -- nm
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mara
Jun 20, 11:33
and if Trump's so offended by lack of respect for the flag, why isn't the Pledge of Allegiance recited before every Cabinet and Press briefing? -- nm*
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Max
Jun 20, 11:28
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Because then he would be expected to stand and remember the words. -- nm
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Spawn
Jun 20, 11:35
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remember during the debates when he stood there like a special needs kid rocking side to side while everyone hands on heart
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zeitgeist
Jun 20, 12:09
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Makes sense. I actually do believe that there are a lot of times he hears the word America and in his head replaces it with Trump. -- nm
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Spawn
Jun 20, 12:15
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