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narrative taken from Sunday Morning's televised 'Meet The Press,' and the author is employed none other than the Washington Post
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Oct 21, 2008, 6:40:59 PM10/21/08
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> Yeah......the Washington Post of New York and Los Angeles Times fame!!
>
> Must say that I'm duly impressed.................. From Sunday's Televised
>
> 'Meet the Press' Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American
>
> Flag. Obama Explains National Anthem Stance Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04
>
> EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama
>
> to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is
> played.
>
> The General also 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 Live on Sunday states,
>
> '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. '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. She
>
> has her views and I have mine'. Of course now, I have found myself about
> to
>
> become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred.
> I
>
> will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a
> new
>
> path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First
>
> Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America
> .
>
> WHAAAAAAAT the Hell !!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right.
>
> This could possibly be our next President. I, for one, am speechless.
>
> Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
>
> Must say that I'm duly impressed.................. From Sunday's Televised
>
> 'Meet the Press' Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American
>
> Flag. Obama Explains National Anthem Stance Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04
>
> EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama
>
> to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is
> played.
>
> The General also 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 Live on Sunday states,
>
> '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. '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. She
>
> has her views and I have mine'. Of course now, I have found myself about
> to
>
> become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred.
> I
>
> will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a
> new
>
> path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First
>
> Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America
> .
>
> WHAAAAAAAT the Hell !!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right.
>
> This could possibly be our next President. I, for one, am speechless.
>
> Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
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