First lady disagrees with husband Bush on US anthem in Spanish

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[gwb43_2004]

WASHINGTON (AFP) - First Lady Laura Bush broke with husband President George W. Bush, saying she found nothing wrong with a new Spanish-language version of the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."

"I don't think there's anything wrong with singing it in Spanish," Bush told CNN television in an interview.

[gwb43_2004]

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[SouthernFreebird]

They sound more like the Clintons everyday. If one won't the other will, just another way to cover all bases.

[aquila48]

Knock another 5 to 8 points from Bush's poll numbers...

[inquest]

So in other words, GWB said what he said only for his base's consumption. She wouldn't have publicly broke ranks with him if he'd asked her not to.

[weegee]

Except they called it 'OUR Anthem'.

Why not poll the French on how they would like to hear a German version of the French National Anthem (including some yrics).

[raybbr]

I would really like to know if she would feel the same way if it was sung in Polish, German, Swahili, Korean, etc. Do any of these people actually believe in the culture that has given them so much anymore?

[inquest]

They sound more like the Clintons everyday. If one won't the other will, just another way to cover all bases.

You mean like back when Hillary said she favored a Palestinian state?

Wow, remember when that used to be considered a radical notion? I shudder to think about what won't be considered radical five years from now.

[Shimmer128]

But it's not just "singing it in Spanish", it's rewriting the lyrics to reflect a different philosophy.

[Ann Archy]

Laura has lost some of my respect lately. WHY does a wife think it's cool to go against what her husband says publicly??? I don't get it....soooooo classless.....

Laura is to blame for the Harriet Myers fiasco, I am convinced.....and maybe she is holding Bushie back from going after the bad guys with full force!!

[JLS]

They sound more like the Clintons everyday. If one won't the other will, just another way to cover all bases.
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Want to bet this is a typical old media set up of Mrs. Bush, just like they set up her mother-in-law during the 1992 campaign. There is nothing wrong with singing the US national anthem is Spanish. There is something very wrong with singing some Spanish language song vaguely similar to the US national anthem to the tune of the US national anthem.

I bet you Mrs. Bush does not know the words in Spanish are
NOT a translation of the US national anthem but different words.

[michigander]

What a cluster.....

[SouthernFreebird]

I'm in my 40's, I remember when we had Americans living in this Country. I remember being able to understand every word that was said because we all spoke English. I remember when we had Presidents that were American and looked out for our best interests...I'm pretty disgusted that my children have never known those days.

[Theresawithanh]

Ever been in a relationship, married, GF, BF, or even with friends, where you agreed on everything? If so, I'd like to hear about it.

Mrs. Bush definitely has her own opinions. I also don't believe President Bush said what he said for his "base", I think he really does not like the anthem in Spanish.

[Doe Eyes]

Waiting to see the first Freeper to tell her to STFU.

[rlmorel]

Exactly. I don't really care if it is sung in Swahili. But changing the lyrics is totally out. And, I don't want it sung in spanish at any school, sporting event, political event or any other public event.

[jwh_Denver]

Another big flush from the White House and the United States is the septic tank.

[gwb43_2004]

But i belive Mrs. Bush disagreed on abortion too .

[mthom]

A fact conveniently ignored by the press.

[sheana]

.....and I am sooooooooo sick of that "we are a nation of immigrants" bs. I AM NOT AN IMMIGRANT! I was friggin born here and can trace ny ancestors back to the 1800's.
Heck every nation is a nation of immigrants if you go by their standards.
Jst another load of crap I am sick of hearing.

[Cedar]

If you listen to her complete answer, she goes on to say the anthem should be done in English....but since America has people of other languages living here, it's ok to see it in another language.

She then compares it to seeing the words of "Amazing Grace" in the hymnbook---in English, but also written at the bottom in another language.

Her main emphasis when answering the question is the fact that it is the anthem of the United States and should be said in respect of the United States.