Hold on ...

The following is a narrative taken from Sunday Morning's televised 'Meet The
Press'. And the author is employed by none other than the Washington Post!!
Yeah......the Washington Post of New York and Los Angeles Times fame!! Must say
that I'm duely impressed..................

From Sunday's Televised 'Meet the Press' Senator Obama was asked about his
stance on the American Flag. Obama explains his National Anthem Stance Sun, 07
Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain
why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.

The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States Code,
Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... During rendition of the national anthem when
the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand
at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. At the very
least, 'Stand and Face It'

Senator Obama live on Sunday stated,

"'As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides,' Obama said.
'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression.
And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air
and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose.
I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing.' If that were our
anthem, then I might salute it.'

'We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our
Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected,
to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren.'

'If we as a Nation of warring people, should conduct ourselves as the nations of
Islam, whereas peace prevails, perhaps a state or period of mutual concord could
exist between our governments. When I become President, I will seek a pact or
agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of
enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation
have placed upon the nations of Islam an unfair injustice.'

'My wife disrespects the Flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I
have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She
has her views and I have mine. Of course now, I have found myself about to
become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred. I
will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new
path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First
Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America.'"

WHAAAAAAAT?????

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right. This could possibly be our next
President. I, for one, am speechless.

Dale Lindsborg, Washington Post :smileyflag2: