From Bob Pappas - Obama vs. National Symbols

Obama vs. National Symbols

by Colonel Bob Pappas, USMC, Retired

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This version of the background to our National Anthem. It is reputed to have been performed at a military change of command. It is, or may not be entirely accurate since research suggests some variance in the details. But it doubtless conveys the essence of the situation that inspired the poem by Francis Scott Key and has until now inspired generations of patriotic Americans.

At a time like this, it is both instructive and refreshing to remind oneself of U.S. National Heritage. Many on the political left would rather we forget, never have known, or would prefer that we know only the darker aspects of our heritage.

One cannot help but wonder if Obama knows? Unfortunately, he spent 20 years being pumped full of ill will, among other things, "God Damn America" by his hate-America Pastor. So, it is questionable, like Obama's certificate of live birth, unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise, whether or not we will ever know where Obama was born, and whether or not he is a "Manchurian" President.

If Obama knew the story which one has to doubt, he is unpatriotic to have declined to wear a flag pin, stand at attention at the singing of the National Anthem and/or recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

One hopes that at the Inauguration he will have the courtesy to stand with his hand over his

heart instead of joined at the crotch as shown, if in fact the National Anthem is performed, which given his record on such matters, is questionable.

The following are Obama's words regarding the symbols of the Nation:

"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides," "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."

Maybe, if he ever hears the story as magnificently presented in the attachment, he will be filled with an understanding that is otherwise abysmally lacking, and repent of his underlying acrimony, and proclaim: "God Bless America." Then and only then will he be America's President.

For now, Obama is President-elect. God have mercy on him, and God bless America.

Semper Fidelis