Did they have the Pledge “before Obama took the stage” so he would not have to participate in it? Just can’t quite bring himself to put his hand over his heart for his country.
I had been thinking of the lyrics for a new National Anthem, and this afternoon it come together for me. Your mileage may vary.
God Damn America!
Land that I loathe!
I despise her,
And defile her,
With a hate
That could not
Be more great.
From the mountains
To the prairies
To the suburbs
White as snow ...
God Damn America!
Land That I Loathe!
God Damn America!
Land That I Loathe!
Excellent observation. Would like to see Sen. Obama LEAD the crowd in the pledge, hand over heart. It would be too little too late; still, even done for the sake of a photo op, he seems unable to bring himself to do it. Perhaps if the flag of Kenya or a poster of Pastor Wright flanked by other black leaders such as Louis Farrakhan were displayed Barack might be inclined to demonstrate his devotion.