and he wants to be our president. So whats his excuse this time? Now you know why I dislike the liberal left.

Have a look at the photo from the October 1, 2007 edition of "Time." It shows Obama, Hillary and Bill Richardson at the Steak Fry of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) on September 17 in Indianola, IA during [according to the photo caption] the National Anthem. Richardson and Clinton have their hands on their heart. But not Obama. Does he perhaps believe that, like wearing the flag pin, the hand on the heart isn't "true patriotism"?

Obama: No Hand on Heart for National Anthem | NewsBusters.org

:faint:I am a left leaning liberal, but he isn't my Presidential choice--I do know that this is America and there are a few religions that ask their followers not to salute the flag, or recite the Pledge. Maybe he is a Jehovah's Witness...I don't know...My candidates Patriotism isn't one of my top concerns. Wearing a flag, or properly holding ones hand over heart during the anthem does not necessarily make them a Patriotic person, maybe a grandstander or poser, like shrubby in his pick up truck and cowboy hat.

:faint:I am a left leaning liberal, but he isn't my Presidential choice--I do know that this is America and there are a few religions that ask their followers not to salute the flag, or recite the Pledge. Maybe he is a Jehovah's Witness...I don't know...My candidates Patriotism isn't one of my top concerns. Wearing a flag, or properly holding ones hand over heart during the anthem does not necessarily make them a Patriotic person, maybe a grandstander or poser, like shrubby in his pick up truck and cowboy hat.

Huh? If a president is not a patriot then they have no need apply for the job.

I understand where you're coming from on this...but he's actually the one doing it correctly! (from what I've learned, at least)

I'm a singer, and have been in countless choirs since the 4th grade, so I've definitely done my fair share of national anthem singing. What I've always been taught is that during all pledges (state and national) you cross your heart with your hand, and during the national anthem you simply show your respect by standing.

It is kind of unfortunate for him though, that he's the only one in the picture and seems to not be showing respect for the flag...makes him stand out in a not-so-good way.

I understand where you're coming from on this...but he's actually the one doing it correctly! (from what I've learned, at least)

I'm a singer, and have been in countless choirs since the 4th grade, so I've definitely done my fair share of national anthem singing. What I've always been taught is that during all pledges (state and national) you cross your heart with your hand, and during the national anthem you simply show your respect by standing.

It is kind of unfortunate for him though, that he's the only one in the picture and seems to not be showing respect for the flag...makes him stand out in a not-so-good way.

USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - Flag Etiquette

The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.

When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

Huh? If a president is not a patriot then they have no need apply for the job.

I simply mean, I want to hear what he is GOING to do for this country. Not what him/her being so Patriotic means he will do.. I am a don't tell me, but show me kind of person. This current President have TOLD us how much Patriotism he has:omg:... I'd rather see it, and be the judge of it myself.

If the person running for president of the US doesn't have the intelligence to properly attend to the flag of the nation they want to lead then they are out for personal gain only and could care less about the country and what it stands for.

Just my opinion.

If the person running for president of the US doesn't have the intelligence to properly attend to the flag of the nation they want to lead then they are out for personal gain only and could care less about the country and what it stands for.

Just my opinion.

I would like to see a film of this event. Knowing the manipulations of the media, it would not surprise me if it was just the beginning of the anthem or just the end and he either put his hand up a second after the others or put it down a second before.

And if indeed he stood there like that the whole time, are you seriously making those assumptions about his intelligence and motives? Could there possibly be other reasons than those you stated?

My hope is that more and more people question what they're fed by media interests.

If the person running for president of the US doesn't have the intelligence to properly attend to the flag of the nation they want to lead then they are out for personal gain only and could care less about the country and what it stands for.

Just my opinion.

Not saluting for the Anthem makes him after the highest office in the country for personal gain...then what was The Bushes excuse , because he SALUTES EVERYTHING:rolleyes:...

JMHO..

I stand corrected! Like I said, that's just what I had always been taught.

Still, I don't really see it as that big of a deal...I highly doubt his lack of salute was because he's unpatriotic.

If the person running for president of the US doesn't have the intelligence to properly attend to the flag of the nation they want to lead then they are out for personal gain only and could care less about the country and what it stands for.

Just my opinion.

Bush may know how to hold that wrinkly old hand over his heart, doesn't mean he gives one rip about this country.

People have a right to express themselves as they see fit. Nobody has a right to demand otherwise.

For goodness sakes, a monkey can be taught the same act of holding his hand over his chest. Doesn't mean he's any better than Bush and quite frankly, I'd vote for a monkey over a Bush type anyway.

If the person running for president of the US doesn't have the intelligence to properly attend to the flag of the nation they want to lead then they are out for personal gain only and could care less about the country and what it stands for.

Just my opinion.

Darn good thing you end every post such as this with "Just my opinion" because if you had facts to defend your case you wouldn't need an opinion. You'd have a fact.

and he wants to be our president. So whats his excuse this time? Now you know why I dislike the liberal left.

:eek:

Obama: No Hand on Heart for National Anthem | NewsBusters.org

Anyone else notice that Hillary appears to be holding a boob in place vs. covering her heart?

LOL! Too funny!

Well, another issue. Look who is looking to their right and look who is staring right into the camera.

Darn good thing you end every post such as this with "Just my opinion" because if you had facts to defend your case you wouldn't need an opinion. You'd have a fact.

An opinionated statement is just that. Take it for what it is. When something is a fact then it is a fact. I see this thread has ruffled a few feathers now have we?

Fact is, he was disrespectful to a large sect of people in a nation he so badly wants to be president of. No one can dispute that.