- Things we don't take kindly to in Dixie.. by kerminator
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Blog: Southern Etiquette or life in Dixie
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Even after the past differences we suffered in the recent "War between the States"
Most true southerners do not like to see the flag of the United States disrespected. Plus we think the National Anthem is good just as it is!
It seems that some people always want things their way, and it is obvious that some will change the very core things of this country, if they get the chance...
BTW: you may notice that these people want power to do things their "new" way! HUH!!
There are some people who do not like what we have here in the USA and want to change it to something like Islamic Law...
You have got to wonder what is in their heart!
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- Re: Things we don't take kindly to in Dixie.. by #104504
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Dear Sir,
I surfed onto you post looking for something else entirely. This email that you are forwarding as fact is not based upon any fact, but upon a conservative columnist's idea of a joke that has been repeated for months.
I refer you to factcheck.org, which list the source of this ridiculous rumor.
"Did Obama say the National Anthem conveys a "war-like message" and should be swapped for something such as "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"?
Is this e-mail valid?
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 it self 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."
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No. That's false. The quote was one conservative writer's idea of a joke, which has been picked up and repeated as though it were true in a chain e-mail.
This is a ridiculous example of how false stories are started, spread and, in many cases, believed.
It began with a column dated Oct. 27, 2007, on a Web site called the Arizona Conservative, which is written by John Semmens and clearly labeled as humor. His column, in fact, is called "Semi-News -- A Satirical Look at Recent News."
Nevertheless, his column on Obama has been copied and sent around in e-mails, masquerading as true stories. The reader who asked us about it said he received it from a conservative Republican coworker. The e-mail included a note calling Obama's candidacy "a joke."
In this case, the joke is the message falsely quoting Obama, and it's on whomever is gullible enough to believe it's true.
Footnote: For background on the "news" that Semmens was satirizing, see our Jan. 10 article, "Sliming Obama." Also, thanks to Snopes.com for tracking down the source of this latest e-mail falsehood.
-Brooks Jackson "
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- Re: Things we don't take kindly to in Dixie.. by kerminator
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Dear 104504 or Brooks Jackson:
I stand corrected... Thank you! I with drew the email...
We still feel that certain people do not represent the true interest of the USA... Mr. Obama is going in the wrong direction for many of us in Dixie...
Usually when it sounds like a duck, walks like a duck and acts like a duck; it is a duck!! Keep your eye on the ball...
The other big question about Mr Obama is what does he want all this new perposed tax money for any way?? You have got to wonder?
Thanks again for you reply and comments...
Kermit
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- Re: Things we don't take kindly to in Dixie.. by kerminator
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Thanks for your rebuttal on Obama-nation and his well documented display of non-patriotic actions and anti American views...
Wither the story is true or not it just goes to display how an American president has openly acted to condemn the United States. So I stand by the original appraisal that Mr Obama has displayed an anti-American stance!
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