Posted on 07/12/2016 6:54:42 PM PDT by rickmichaels
Social media erupted in fury after the Canadian quartet The Tenors changed the words to O Canada to make a political statement during the opening of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in San Diego Tuesday night.
Holding up a sign saying “All Lives Matter,” the group sang: “We are brothers, we are sisters, All lives matter to the brave,” when they should have been singing: “With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free.”
The words “United We Stand” were written on the back of the sign.
Although there was some applause during their performance, reaction afterwards was overwhelmingly negative, judging by comments posted on Twitter.
“How on earth did they think this was a good idea,” asked one tweet.
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The Blue Jays played their first game on April 7, 1977
I guess you just came out of the cave you've been living in?
I forgot about Toronto! Lol.
As a marketing dweeb, the second I read about their displeasure, I realized they were upset about somebody messing with their "brand." This is ALL manufactured. Every single bit of it.
Absolutely the worst rendition of O, Canada. It was in minor chord. WTH.
Um, you’re confused, and welcome to Free Republic.
Part of the natural alliance between liberals and Islam - the overarching goal is total conversion of everyone.
The liberals mistake is that Muslims have a mandate from their God to kill anyone who disagrees or disobeys, and their list includes many liberal groups like atheists, Jews and homosexuals.
Don’t care much for the unsolicited injection of politics, but not sure what’s wrong with the “All Lives Matter” counterpoint...
Toronto has some of the best fans in baseball
Their games are always filled with close to capacity crowds.
He forgot about Toronto.
I am serving 25 to life for that very thought crime.
Racists upset again.
Go west young man...all the way to Toronto
The French lyrics are better than the English lyrics.
O Canada!
Land of our forefathers
your brow is wreathed with a glorious garland of flowers.
Because your arm can wield the sword,
and it is ready to carry the cross.
your history is an epic
Of the most brilliant exploits.
your valour steeped in faith
Will protect our homes and our rights
Will protect our homes and our rights.
I suspect the reference to “The Cross” won’t be there much longer.
That's Racist!
According to the local radio here Fox didn’t even show the anthem but it was shown on the MLB International feed which was what was on Canadian Cable TV. So in essence this whole thing never happened as far as the Fox TV audience is concerned.
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