Harry Reid Omits "Under God" While Citing Pledge Of Allegiance (Watch Video)

Real Clear Politics ^ | April 12, 2011

[khnyny]

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) talks about how he enjoys hearing the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the Senate session, however does not say "under God." Instead, he says "one nation, indivisible."

[TexasNative2000]

Watch the video.

He isn't reciting the Pledge. He is citing portions of it that speak to the unity of the country on this, the anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. "One nation" and "indivisible" are the two phrases he lifts from the Pledge, and he is entirely right to do so within the context of his message.

Now, is he doing so to tweak the political Right? I'm sure he is......

[OrangeHoof]

It’s so typical now for liberals to do this that we can no longer presume it is an oversight. It’s being done now intentionally.

[Brown Deer]

"One nation" and "indivisible" are the two phrases he lifts from the Pledge, and he is entirely right to do so within the context of his message.

He said, "On the 105th anniversry of the beginning of the Civil War, the words, "one nation, indivisible" mean more today than most other days." He did not mention anything about phrases.

[TexasNative2000]

I stand corrected.

[DariusBane]

“The pledge was originally created in 1892 by socialist Francis Bellamy as a means of promoting loyalty to the state”

Oh, and F-the STATE and all the M “f” er’s that vote to fund it!

[DryFly]

No, he’s referencing the Civil War and referring to a short section of the pledge related to the unity of the nation. “Under God” isn’t relevant to his point, so he left it out. WTF is the big deal?

[fwdude]

Of course. Bursting into flames can’t be very comfortable.

[eak3]

theres some mild pleasure in knowing this guy and others like them will get what they deserve in this life or the next. They can have there fun now but eternity is a long time.

[pepsionice]

A rare fact that most folks don’t realize....the pledge “evolves”. I would imagine in forty years that we add another line or two. And no, it wouldn’t take an act of congress or the President’s signature to do it.

[GlockThe Vote]

Bfl.

[Carry_Okie]

What Reid said was historically accurate. The words, "under God" were added later.

Here is the original pledge written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855–1931), who was a Baptist minister, a Christian socialist, and the cousin of socialist utopian novelist Edward Bellamy (1850–1898):

I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [bold emphasis added -CO] Conservatives are easily made to look ignorant ranting about such, while the left gets to assume the appearance of sanity and education they want. I'd drop it if I were you. We have bigger fish to fry.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Harry’s right. He cites it in correct historical context. The oroginal pledge had meaning, and even a believe in God can see that adding “under God” where it did undermined the clear phrase “on nation, indivisible” which is exactly what the a$$**** was referring to.

The objections here are embarrassing silliness.

[blackie]

Harry Reid is a punk!

Be Ever Vigilant!

[chessplayer]

“This is typical with the Satan worshipers.”

Yup. I remember all the kids in school (prior 1954 when under god was added) standing and reciting the pledge. What satan worshipers we all were.

[Grunthor]

THat is because Harry Reid does not believe in God.

[Arrowhead1952]

Just like bambi.

[khnyny]

I stand by what I said earlier - Harry was playing games. I also find it ironic that Harry Reid is citing the unity of the Republic when he himself is to blame for so much of the country's present divisiveness and downright criminality under his watch as a "public servant". Harry really does think he knows better and is better than the average American; therefore the pseudo intellectual games that appeal to a certain percentage of his leftist, liberal constituency. He appeals and plays to the self satisfied arrogance in his chosen demographic.

Always remember, Harry has a certain disdain for the great "unwashed":

"That was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's take at the official dedication for the center Tuesday morning, as he quipped that members will no longer have to "smell the tourists" on hot summer days. "My staff has always said, 'Don't say this,' but I'm going to say it again because it's so descriptive because it's true," Reid said. He referenced House Minority Leader John Boehner's comments about the long lines of tourists that stream into the Capitol complex, and said: "In the summertime, because (of) the high humidity and how hot it gets here, you could literally smell the tourists coming into the Capitol." As the crowd laughed, Reid said, "And that may be descriptive but it's true. Well, that is no longer going to be necessary."

[khnyny]

Please see my post #57 in response to the Dingy Harry defenders....

[Utah Binger]

Mormonist Bastard!

[khnyny]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don’t find Harry to be much of a Mormon. I’ve known some Mormons in my time and they were far better people than this pos.