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McDermott omits 'God' from Pledge
Washington Times ^
| 4/28/04
| Amy Fagan
Posted on 04/27/2004 9:53:14 PM PDT by kattracks
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:14:46 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington Democrat, yesterday did not say the words "under God" as he led the House in its daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rep. Pete Sessions, Texas Republican, accused Mr. McDermott of "embarrassing the House" and proving that "he and those like him stand more for the liberal left than they do for our friends and neighbors."
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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: baghdadjim; jimmcdermott; pledgeofallegiance; undergod
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To: Naught Forgotten
"Do you think god cares or needs to be included in a pledge to a flag?"
"I watched the "Bells of Saint Mary's" where Ingrid Bergman and the other nuns led the school children in the pledge -- without including "under god".
I suppose they "dwell in hell" too?
Your talking about a 40s movie v. McDermott leading a prayer in the House of Representatives.
By the way, McDermott is one of 57 House members that are devout card carrying socialists. Telling me, he is one step from being a Godless Communist.
By your post, it sounds like you don't like God in the Pledge either?
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posted on
04/27/2004 10:51:59 PM PDT
by
Smartass
(BUSH & CHENEY 2004 - THE BEST GET BETTER)
To: kattracks
Summary: The House of Representatives voted on October 8 to pass a resolution that affirms our nation?s commitment to keeping "under God" in the Pledge.
On a vote of 401-5, the House of Representatives voted on October 8 to reaffirm our country's commitment to keeping 'under God' in the Pledge. The resolution, S. 2690, also reaffirmed our national motto, 'In God We Trust.'
The five members who voted against this resolution are: Barney Frank (D-MA), Michael Honda (D-CA), Jim McDermott (D-WA), Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Pete Stark (D-CA).
Four other members just voted 'present.' They are: Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Earl Blumenauer, (D-OR), Nydia Velazquez, (D-NY) and Mel Watt (D-NC).
To: Naught Forgotten
FOR YOU
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posted on
04/27/2004 10:54:58 PM PDT
by
Smartass
(BUSH & CHENEY 2004 - THE BEST GET BETTER)
To: kattracks
This old fool didn't omit, Under God, by accident. I saw it on tv, and he remained silent when it got to that phrase. He would have continued on, without pause, if he truly forget that Under God was part of the Pledge.
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posted on
04/27/2004 10:57:36 PM PDT
by
Jenya
To: kattracks
To: CyberCowboy777
Lets hope there are ENOUGH people with a soul left in Washington State to vote this creep out of office.
I'm beginning to get worried (really worried).
Then we drive by Ft. Lewis, see the patriots on the overpass and feel hopeful again!
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:02:21 PM PDT
by
Vets_Husband_and_Wife
(UNITED we STAND,... DIVIDED we FALL. God Bless our troops!)
To: kattracks
I have no problem with this.
If his loyalty to Country is greater than his loyalty to God; SO BE IT.
Kids should be allowed to express the order of their loyalties too! With or Without "under God"; The Pledge & its "patriotism message" is valid for America's kids.
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:02:22 PM PDT
by
PizzaDriver
(an heinleinian/libertarian)
To: BulletBobCo
The five members who voted against this resolution are: Barney Frank (D-MA), Michael Honda (D-CA), Jim McDermott (D-WA), Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Pete Stark (D-CA).
Thank you for posting this! Thank you!
Well he remembered to vote "NO"! I guess this is settled?
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:03:44 PM PDT
by
GottaLuvAkitas1
(What a Tangled Web We Weave . .when first we practice to deceive!)
To: PizzaDriver
If his loyalty to Country is greater than his loyalty to God; SO BE IT. He has no loyalty to either.
To: kattracks
Jim McDimwit is a national disgrace.
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:06:45 PM PDT
by
LADY J
To: GottaLuvAkitas1
To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Has anybody there ever considered shoving a couple of sticks of dynamite up Comrade Lenin's ass?
To: CyberAnt
It's Vladimir Lenin. (Seriously.)
To: psu128
I certainly would respect people who leave out "under God" because they learned it that way, such as your grandparents, or if they are atheists. But to publicly be reciting the pledge as an official duty and leave it out rather offensive and childishly rebellious.
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:18:51 PM PDT
by
little jeremiah
(...men of intemperate minds can not be free. Their passions forge their fetters.)
To: Morgan's Raider; Chad Fairbanks
An excellent suggestion! Don't tell Chad. LOL
To: All
FOX is getting ready to show it.
See for yourself.
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:20:45 PM PDT
by
GottaLuvAkitas1
(What a Tangled Web We Weave . .when first we practice to deceive!)
To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
McDermott has one on his front lawn.
To: kattracks
Mike DeCesare, said his boss "hesitated, unsure of what he should do because the words 'under God' are under court review." Then tell his bungholiness that until a court ruling comes out, people with a brain continue as usual.
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posted on
04/27/2004 11:23:21 PM PDT
by
Hillarys Gate Cult
(Proud member of the right wing extremist Neanderthals.)
To: PizzaDriver
I read your post and I thought, what is this guy a liber... and then I read your tag line.
Why is it on moral issues the libertarians always seem to be right in there with the atheists, queers, anti-American traitors, Democrats, Communists, and McDermotts of this world.
To: Hillarys Gate Cult
Mike DeCesare, said his boss "hesitated, unsure of what he should do because the words 'under God' are under court review."
McDermott must be getting some really negative feedback on this for him to dispatch one of his lackeys with this obviously phoney excuse.
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