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Offline Carl

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Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« on: July 04, 2011, 03:38:32 PM »
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Ichingcarpenter  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 11:30 AM
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Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance?
      

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Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance? Why or why not?

Palin: Not on your life. If it was good enough for the founding fathers, its good enough for me and I’ll fight in defense of our Pledge of Allegiance.


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Betsy Ross  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 11:52 AM
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4. Totally offensive
   from a religious point of view. Orthodox Jews, myself included, do not even say G-d outside of actual prayer, but use the Hebrew of "The Name, " HaShem instead. There is a problem with our money because G-d is written on it; it must not be exposed in immodest situations, e.g., when using the bathroom.

But I haven't said the pledge since the Viet Nam war.

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Sky Masterson  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 11:59 AM
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8. One nation under Unicorns
   God is an outdated theory

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etherealtruth  (1000+ posts)        Mon Jul-04-11 12:02 PM
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9. I don't do the "pledge" thing
    .... but the truth is, I really don't care. I would never engage in an effort to remove it ... nor would I do anything to preserve it.

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madrchsod  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 12:06 PM
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10. nope...i have`t said the pledge in 45 yrs.
   gave it up as soon as i hit high school...

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PassingFair  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 12:13 PM
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14. Yes, when it is unavoidable that I stand for the pledge, I do not say those words.
   Because I do not make "pledges" about things
that I do not believe.

That would be "lying".

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immoderate  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 12:17 PM
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16. I don't see the pledge as American.
   Allegiance to a piece of cloth, that stands for a republic? That's the same as "my country, right or wrong." Why should I be loyal to a government that's run by a corrupt plutocracy?

And the only way that we could be under god, is if god was the servant of the people, instead of something that was invented to scare children.

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brewens  (1000+ posts)        Mon Jul-04-11 12:24 PM
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18. I'm only offended by why it was stuck in there. I will never say
   "under god". If ever asked to lead the pledge I will decline. If I had to I would pause slightly at that point and let everyone get that in.

I always tell people that "one nation indivisible" was good enough for the kids that grew up and fought in WWII. We didn't need it back then, don't need it now.

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OmmmSweetOmmm  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 12:33 PM
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20. I find the pledge offensive, add god and it is even more offensive.

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Brickbat  (1000+ posts)        Mon Jul-04-11 01:11 PM
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25. More like annoyed. I'm more offended that the last line of the pledge is a lie. I also object to
   pledging allegiance to a flag. Anyone can carry a flag.

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RebelOne  (1000+ posts)        Mon Jul-04-11 01:30 PM
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30. Whenever I have to say the pledge,
   I just do not say "under god." I remain silent at that part.

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Kali  (1000+ posts)        Mon Jul-04-11 01:40 PM
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31. the whole pledge thing offends me
   most religion offends me

idiot quitter offends me

but the idiots that think she is worthy of attention, much less public office, really ****ing SCARE me
   

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Lyric  (1000+ posts)        Mon Jul-04-11 03:25 PM
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42. Yes. It's a violation of the 1st Amendment in my view, and worse, it's a political artifact
   of the communist/socialist witch hunts. I fail to see why anyone even vaguely on the political left could support leaving that degrading abomination inside our national pledge.

Feast on your hatred lurking DUmbasses and this is why your own have to lie about what you really feel and believe in order to ever get elected.  :bird:
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 03:53:43 PM »
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OmmmSweetOmmm  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 12:33 PM
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20. I find the pledge offensive, add god and it is even more offensive.
Feel free to leave.  You know where the door is.
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 04:02:12 PM »
And we're not supposed to question their patriotism...

Again and again DUmmies reveal why they can never ever be put in charge of any govt function.
I really hope these idiots try to revolt someday. It's way past time to cull the herd.
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2011, 04:04:15 PM »
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Betsy Ross  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 11:52 AM
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4. Totally offensive
   from a religious point of view. Orthodox Jews, myself included, do not even say G-d outside of actual prayer, but use the Hebrew of "The Name, " HaShem instead. There is a problem with our money because G-d is written on it; it must not be exposed in immodest situations, e.g., when using the bathroom.

But I haven't said the pledge since the Viet Nam war.

How can an Orthodox Jew, in good conscience, be a member of a site that hates Jews?

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PassingFair  (1000+ posts)          Mon Jul-04-11 12:13 PM
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14. Yes, when it is unavoidable that I stand for the pledge, I do not say those words.
   Because I do not make "pledges" about things
that I do not believe.

That would be "lying".

How can somebody who dislikes lying, in good conscience, be a member of a site that constantly lies? Unless, of course, it is lying about its stance on lying.
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2011, 04:32:08 PM »
You hear about people like these pledge-haters every now and then, and you always shake your head and say "what a weirdo nut!".
Well here's is a website with a whole crowd of weirdo nuts in one place.
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2011, 05:36:21 PM »
There are 48 responses. How many are CC moles?  :popcorn:
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2011, 07:13:27 PM »
Quote from: Carl on July 04, 2011, 03:38:32 PM
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Note to DUmmies,the founders believed in God so suck on it.

Feast on your hatred lurking DUmbasses and this is why your own have to lie about what you really feel and believe in order to ever get elected.  :bird:

Our money has in GOD we trust on it, feel free to send it to me.
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2011, 07:23:52 PM »
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2011, 07:40:06 PM »
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Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer:  HELL NO!
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2011, 08:22:39 PM »
I am happy that they are offended. When something offends a DUmbass, it is merely confirmation that that thing is correct and righteous.
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2011, 08:23:26 PM »
Quote from: beefeater on July 04, 2011, 07:13:27 PM
Our money has in GOD we trust on it, feel free to send it to me.
^5 nice!

Quote from: beefeater on July 04, 2011, 07:13:27 PM
Our money has in GOD we trust on it, feel free to send it to me.
^5 I haven't seen that since ??? Awesome to remember that!'

Hmmm. I'd like to see these poor bastards if Shari Law ever took over which it would if these idiots were put in position of administration for any length of time...then they'd be on their knees kissing, and finding GOD while sewing new flags to fly.

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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2011, 08:49:54 PM »
What a bunch of numbrods :hammer:!! :mad:We pledge allegiance to the symbolism of what the flag represents. "Under God" is a very general phrase, not necessarily the Christian God"
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Re: Question: Are you offended by the phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2011, 10:26:05 PM »
Quote from: Carl on July 04, 2011, 03:38:32 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1412015

Note to DUmmies,the founders believed in God so suck on it.

Feast on your hatred lurking DUmbasses and this is why your own have to lie about what you really feel and believe in order to ever get elected.  :bird:
These cock****ers are DEICIDAL Atheists.
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