RNC kicked off with criticism of Democrats folded into prayer

[octoberlib]

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#RNC kicked off with criticism of Democrats folded into prayer, anthem, and pledge. RNC chair Ronna McDaniel noted on mic that delegates were standing for anthem (implying that Dems didn't). Prayer had quick criticism of Catholics who didn't oppose abortion. (1/2)

And before leading the crowd in the pledge, Alaska delegate Peter Goldberg reminded them that "at least two caucuses" at the DNC did not say "under God" in the pledge.

"We would never do that," he said. "Let me remind you, there is no comma before 'under God.'"

[mucifer]

1. DNC convention had religious leaders bashing republicans for their cruelty

so I would expect their religious leaders to bash us.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. Dave Weigel says they also had an alternate version of the Star Spangled Banner.

I wouldn't know.

Yes, and while there are multiple verses of the anthem, I didn't recognize the new lyrics. Anyone know them?

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BREAKING: GOP starts convention by rejecting traditional National Anthem, dishonoring troops.

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[demmiblue]

3. This is the longest two minutes of your life

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[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. Or it would be, if .... NT

[Tanuki]

9. That elephant logo with the erect trunk makes me fear that Don Jr.

will shoot it and dismember it for a cheap trophy.

[indigovalley]

5. Those are alternate lyrics by Christian singer Sandi Patty

She sang them in 1986 at a re-dedication of the Statue of Liberty.

https://www.flashlyrics.com/lyrics/sandi-patty/the-star-spangled-banner-08

[Dreampuff]

6. Amazing!

Bully and harass everyone else, pathologically lie, and then pray? One would think that at least Franklin Graham, who unfortunately is more than eager to be there, would have enough decency in him to recognize the irony of this.

[mountain grammy]

7. The roll call will be interesting

I expect to hear. Madam chairman the great state of, fill in the blank, cast our vote for the next president our Lord and Savior.... Well you know the rest ..

[Tanuki]

8. Why are the flags on the stage folded like that? Reminds me of the way they

fold the bottom of the toilet paper in a motel bathroom to reassure you that someone came in and cleaned after the previous guest checked out.