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.'
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president.
I, for one, am speechless .
See, now y'all got to figure out who might have sent it out -- and if it's true. BTW, if you are too young to know what a 'transom' is, you have my abject envy, young Pilgrim.
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.'
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president.
I, for one, am speechless .
See, now y'all got to figure out who might have sent it out -- and if it's true. BTW, if you are too young to know what a 'transom' is, you have my abject envy, young Pilgrim.
1 comment:
You're right. The quote is a fraud. The apocryphal Obama quote originated from an October 27, 2007, satire piece written by conservative John Semmens.
It can be seen in its original, satirical context at http://azconservative.org/Semmens118.htm.
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