Well that was disrepectful

[TrueAmerican]

Waving your arms during the National Anthem. Just terrible.

[Selwynn]

1. Oh please.

[wyldwolf]

2. How wonderful

People were feeling the National Anthem. How it should be.

And I was waiting for someone to bitch about the style. :eyes:

[TrueAmerican]

4. So deep down you knew people would

be offended.

Sorry not to disappoint you.

[K-W]

5. He knew deep down people would be overreacting.

And on that you didnt dissapoint.

[wyldwolf]

24. sure I did

some people have bugs up their asses that way.

[Chovexani]

3. God forbid people show emotion

:eyes:

[plumbnsquare]

6. Waving hands

People wave their hands in church, for crying out loud. What's wrong with expressing a deep emotion about the national anthem with waving??

[Chovexani]

9. That's what I'd like to know

Some folks are just killjoys I guess.

[LSdemocrat]

7. How was it disrespectful?

I liked it.

[K-W]

8. Some people like to take offense to things i guess.

It made me smile.

[Stew225]

43. I take offense with what

K-W said.

[TrueAmerican]

10. I guess I am overreacting

I believe you should either stand at attention, bow your head, sing it if you will, put your hand over your heart. But I don't believe the National Anthem should be treated as a disco hit.

But you have the right to show your respect anyway you want. I don't believe it was proper.

[WillyT]

13. So... I Take It You Didn't Like The Hendrix Version ???

:evilgrin:

[bryant69]

20. Good question

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[comsymp]

30. The Hendrix version was brilliant, wasn't it?

A political statement which totally captured the times, with no words spoken.

Didn't quite get that same feeling tonight, tho... guess it was too subtle.

[WillyT]

32. Yeah... But You Could Dance To It !!!

And THAT'S a first!!!

:hi:

[comsymp]

39. Not me- not a good enough dancer-

Need a beat.

[Zorra]

45. When Dick Cavett told Jimi that some Americans thought that

his version of the SSB was disrespectful, he said

"I thought it was beautiful, man"

Link to audio sample of part of Jimi's SSB:

http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=1466625

[belle]

14. Oh, pull the stick out, will you? Disco is *completely* respectful.

Getting your groove on!=unpatriotic.

[Arugula Latte]

21. The singer urged the audience to do so.

I don't see what the big deal is.

I find the whole overuse of the National Anthem a bit ridiculous, anyway. Before sporting events, for example. They should give it a rest.

[comsymp]

23. Fully agree- except about the overreacting part

IMO, disrespectful is the appropriate word. For those who disagree, maybe "tacky" would suffice? Regardless, you're right- ppl can show their version of respect in any way they choose.

And as for the suggestion that the handwaving was like that found in some churches- BM specifically asked the audience to put their hands in the air- it was not a spontaneous show of fervor.

[thebigidea]

26. failing that, you should talk right through it like Bill O'Reilly

[PhuLoi]

66. Unless there has been a change, America the Beautiful is not

the national anthem. The national anthem would be the Star Spangled Banner.

[ronnykmarshall]

53. Who sang?

I missed it.

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[TrueAmerican]

16. I never said that

My user name has nothing to do with it.

[ronnykmarshall]

59. Eh?

Yer wonna them CAN-adians ain't ya?

[Misunderestimator]

12. You've gotta be kidding!

How is that disrespectful?

[TrueAmerican]

15. See post 10

n/t

[Misunderestimator]

19. Ok, I saw post #10... and I still don't get how it was disrespectful...

:shrug:

[0007]

17. Get a grip. It is a free country!!

[TrueAmerican]

28. Yes it is a free country

And I have to right to free speech.

[DrWeird]

18. Here we go again.

:eyes:

[Spiffarino]

22. BFD.

Somebody please kill this thread. This is ridiculous.

[comsymp]

34. Absolutely, let's censor him!

How DARE someone here express an opinion!?

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[DrWeird]

27. LOL

nt

[wyldwolf]

29. bwahahahaha!

I'm white but I'm very thankful I went to a high school that was 90% African American.

I "get" the music and the culture.

Some people don't.

[Chovexani]

35. ROFL

Best. Response. Ever.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

31. Why am I not surprised that you posted this?

[Ithuilwen]

55. Maybe because your handle is "nothingshocksmeanymore"?

;)

[Lex]

33. Oh my goodness! People waved their hands?!

tsk tsk

I hate when people don't conform to my idea of what is proper!

[TrueAmerican]

38. I never said I hated anyone

Just because I didn't conform to your idea what is proper does not mean I hate you.

[DrWeird]

44. Hey, if you don't love America you can get the hell out.

Fucking savages.

[Puglover]

51. What the FUCK is "proper" anyway?

jesus

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

36. Considering the melody was a drinking song...

nt

[Lex]

37. ????????

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

40. The lyrics were a poem that F. S. Key wrote.

The melody was a drinking song from England or Ireland.
They just slowed it down. Hum it a little bit faster, and you'll sense it.

[Maeve]

46. Here's the original lyrics (drinking song)

http://www.mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=7357

TO ANACREON IN HEAVEN
To Anacreon in Heav'n, where he sat in full glee
A few sons of Harmony seny a petition,
That he their inspirer and patron would be,
When this answer arrived from the jolly old Grecian:
Voice, fiddle and flute,
No longer be mute.
I'll lend you my name, and inspire you to boot...
And, besides, I'll intruct you, like me, to entwine
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine.
<full lyrics at link above>

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

47. Thanks!

:toast:
:beer:

Better have one more

:beer:

[DrWeird]

50. I thought it was "World Turned Upside Down"

which according to legend Cornwallis ordered played when he surrendered to Washington.

If buttercups buzz'd after the bee
If boats were on land, churches on sea
If ponies rode men and if grass ate the cows
And cats should be chased into holes by the mouse
If the mamas sold their babies
To the Gypsies for half a crown
If summer were spring
And the other way 'round
Then all the world would be upside down!

[Maeve]

61. My sources say "To Anacreon in Heaven"

And that's what I remember from history class. Didn't the Americans reply to Cornwallis with "Yankee Doodle"?

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194015.html
http://americanhistory.allinfoabout.com/library/war1812/ssb.html

[brook]

70. I just discovered...

that that song is also a "Loyalist" song. I was doing some research today on the part of my family that migrated from New England to Nova Scotia as Loyalists.

[PhuLoi]

68. Actually it was originally 'God Save the Queen'. It is not our

national anthem. That would be 'Star Spangled Banner'.

[Maeve]

69. I think we're discussing different tunes

"God Save the Queen" is the tune for "My Country Tis of Thee".
This sub-thread is specific to the tune used for "The Star-Spangled Banner"

[tkmorris]

41. Don't be ridiculous

Oh never mind. I've nothing to add that would do any good, some causes are just lost.

[Sparrow]

42. you Clarkies need to get over it

the party rejected your neo-nationalism and obsession with anthems and flag waving.

[wyldwolf]

49. Excuse me?

[ronnykmarshall]

62. Excuse me too?

I'm a "Clarkie" too.

[wyldwolf]

63. Is Sparrow going to clarify this?

[ronnykmarshall]

64. Probably flew away.

Let me point out, I DON'T agree with the orginal poster. I am ALSO a supporter of Clark.

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[NewJerseyDem]

54. That was weird

I didn't really think it was disrespectful but it did kind of look weird. Also, I'm a little old-fashioned about the National Anthem and how it is sung. I really don't think it sounds nice when people do all these different renditions. Only the real version sounds right to me.

[WillyT]

57. Love Of Country Comes In Many Melodies !!!

It was uplifting, instead of somber.

I'm all for that!

:shrug:

[Amaya]

56. The most ridiculous post ever.

[RetroLounge]

58. No, it was not, it was pretty damn beautiful

but your post is a whinney pile of shit. Just terrible...

RL

[Generator]

67. That's what I love about Dems

we're all so agreeable.

[mvd]

71. Locking

This has degenerated into nothing but a flame war.

mvd
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