THIS ABSOLUTELY UNREAL__MAYBE OUR NEXT
> PRESIDENT ???? Not My Vote!!
>
> 'Meet the Press' transcript for
> Sept. 7, 2008
>
> 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. 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'.
>
> WHAAAAAAAT !!!
>
> Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it
> right. This could possibly be
> our next President.
