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Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:41 pm
by HokieFanDC
133743Hokie wrote:BG Hokie wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:cwtcr hokie wrote:CFB Apologist wrote:Is "indoctrination" and why should we stand at all. And of course that "THIRD VERSE" that is not sung anymore. Nolan wants to punt the ball and have a national anthem, but never play it in public... But "indoctrination"? LOL
and do not ever mention the pledge of allegience, total trigger
The pledge is a bit much.
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Yeah, while you could argue the National Anthem doesn't need to be played as often as it is, especially before every single sporting event, the pledge of allegiance every single day for school kids has always seemed a bit silly to me for a country built on freedom, such as America.
I didn't think schools started the day with the Pledge anymore.
They do it at my son's school. Not everyday, but pretty regularly.
I know, Cali, who would have thunk it.
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:51 pm
by ip_law-hokie
HokieFanDC wrote:133743Hokie wrote:BG Hokie wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:cwtcr hokie wrote:CFB Apologist wrote:Is "indoctrination" and why should we stand at all. And of course that "THIRD VERSE" that is not sung anymore. Nolan wants to punt the ball and have a national anthem, but never play it in public... But "indoctrination"? LOL
and do not ever mention the pledge of allegience, total trigger
The pledge is a bit much.
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Yeah, while you could argue the National Anthem doesn't need to be played as often as it is, especially before every single sporting event, the pledge of allegiance every single day for school kids has always seemed a bit silly to me for a country built on freedom, such as America.
I didn't think schools started the day with the Pledge anymore.
They do it at my son's school. Not everyday, but pretty regularly.
I know, Cali, who would have thunk it.
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
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Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:24 am
by USN_Hokie
ip_law-hokie wrote:HokieFanDC wrote:133743Hokie wrote:
I didn't think schools started the day with the Pledge anymore.
They do it at my son's school. Not everyday, but pretty regularly.
I know, Cali, who would have thunk it.
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
He didn't say what flag/constitution/country they were pledging to.
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 2:04 am
by HokieFanDC
USN_Hokie wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:HokieFanDC wrote:133743Hokie wrote:
I didn't think schools started the day with the Pledge anymore.
They do it at my son's school. Not everyday, but pretty regularly.
I know, Cali, who would have thunk it.
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
He didn't say what flag/constitution/country they were pledging to.
That will remain a mystery!
It may also surprise people that Pledging Allegiance to the flag is part of standard LAUSD meeting protocol.
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:47 am
by HokieJoe
ip_law-hokie wrote:
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
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So, you're not triggered by the Pledge, but you are triggered by the ritual?
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:06 pm
by BigDave
Major Kong wrote:My son can't stand and I've actually had assholes comment on him not standing...never mind that I'm standing there next to him in his wheelchair.
Seriously? People see someone sitting in a wheelchair and wonder why he's not standing?
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:17 pm
by nolanvt
BigDave wrote:Major Kong wrote:My son can't stand and I've actually had assholes comment on him not standing...never mind that I'm standing there next to him in his wheelchair.
Seriously? People see someone sitting in a wheelchair and wonder why he's not standing?
Stand up for Chuck!
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Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:15 pm
by BG Hokie
133743Hokie wrote:BG Hokie wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:cwtcr hokie wrote:CFB Apologist wrote:Is "indoctrination" and why should we stand at all. And of course that "THIRD VERSE" that is not sung anymore. Nolan wants to punt the ball and have a national anthem, but never play it in public... But "indoctrination"? LOL
and do not ever mention the pledge of allegience, total trigger
The pledge is a bit much.
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Yeah, while you could argue the National Anthem doesn't need to be played as often as it is, especially before every single sporting event, the pledge of allegiance every single day for school kids has always seemed a bit silly to me for a country built on freedom, such as America.
I didn't think schools started the day with the Pledge anymore.
Fairfax County, each of my grade schoolers say it every single day. I don't presume my high schooler still does it.
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:33 pm
by ip_law-hokie
HokieJoe wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
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So, you're not triggered by the Pledge, but you are triggered by the ritual?
The Pledge is the ritual.
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Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:54 pm
by Major Kong
BigDave wrote:Major Kong wrote:My son can't stand and I've actually had assholes comment on him not standing...never mind that I'm standing there next to him in his wheelchair.
Seriously? People see someone sitting in a wheelchair and wonder why he's not standing?
More than once Dave and alcohol wasn't involved.
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 2:18 pm
by HokieJoe
ip_law-hokie wrote:HokieJoe wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
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So, you're not triggered by the Pledge, but you are triggered by the ritual?
The Pledge is the ritual.
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The Pledge is a pledge. Saying it every morning is a ritual.
Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 2:19 pm
by ip_law-hokie
HokieJoe wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:HokieJoe wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
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So, you're not triggered by the Pledge, but you are triggered by the ritual?
The Pledge is the ritual.
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The Pledge is a pledge. Saying it every morning is a ritual.
Yeah. I always found it to be a bit much. Even as a kid.
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Re: Predictably, the narrative now is that the National Anth
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:50 pm
by HokieJoe
ip_law-hokie wrote:HokieJoe wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:HokieJoe wrote:ip_law-hokie wrote:
That is good. Because if you don't believe in the ritual you don't believe in America. Gotdammit.
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So, you're not triggered by the Pledge, but you are triggered by the ritual?
The Pledge is the ritual.
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The Pledge is a pledge. Saying it every morning is a ritual.
Yeah. I always found it to be a bit much. Even as a kid.
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Which one triggers you?