RC2 - As much as I would like to have Obammy saying what you have reported, he was NOT on that program on that date. Looks like an URBAN legend.
Here’s a linky to the actual transcript of that program...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26590488/ns/meet_the_press/t/meet-press-transcript-sept/#.Tlad7jvgPLI
Here’s more info below...
Where can you find the ‘Meet the Press’ transcript for Sept 7 2008 Obama US flag stance?
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You probably saw this in an email that’s started as a piece of satire. It was written by John Seemens as Semi-News a Satirical look at Recent News (It is in the last part of the article). Someone took it from his column, expanded the satire, wrapped it in a lie, and started forwarding it as an email of truth. One version of the FALSE email is below
Obama Explains National Anthem Stance
Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, General Bill Ginn’ USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain why he doesn’t follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... < BR>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. At the very least, “Stand and Face It”
Senator Obama Live on Sunday states, “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 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.”We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. M y wife disrespects the Flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in t he past, many years ago. She has her views and I have mine”.
Check this link: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_on_Meet_the_Press_-_7_December_2008
I’m not sure if it’s edited or not, I couldn’t find anything on MSNBC Meet The Press site either.
Don’t panic- I got that email too. Check out the transcript at the related link below. Barack Obama wasn’t even ON Meet the Press on Sept. 7.
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Thanks.....I wondered about it but it sounded so true.