Posted on 10/19/2008 10:35:57 AM PDT by John Semmens
A "Semi-News" satire published Oct 27, 2007 has circled the globe an uncounted number of times since, undergoing mutation in the process.
The bits focused on Obama's stance regarding the American flag:
Obama Explains National Anthem Stance
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.”
You can read more about this at...
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2008/10/18/20081018obamarumor1018.html
(Excerpt) Read more at azconservative.org ...
So if I understand this correctly: The guy who wants to be President of the United States doesn’t want to be seen as siding with the United States?
Other national anthems hold more appeal for him.
Hi John, howzit going!
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