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Atheist121 · 06-27-2002, 03:48 PM

...about how the 4th of July is going to be abused this year? Before it would have bee centered on being the first 4th of July after 9/11/2001. I still think it will, be the pledge will be specifically said in many ceremonies with "under God" probably shouted. I think this will be used with the 9/11 stuff to make it look like you need to be a theist, or worse a Christian, to be a good (read: patriotic) American. I am just paranoid, or does anyone else see this sort of thing happening next week?

Toto · 06-27-2002, 03:54 PM

I've never said the Pledge at my usual 4th of July celebration - picnic with fireworks, or hanging out with the cat at home.

With the big win that the theocrats had in the voucher decision, the flap over the Pledge may be over sooner than we want.

ashibaka · 06-27-2002, 03:55 PM

Most likely there'll be a Pledge of Alliegance at my town's celebration, given that 70% of the United States thinks their poor widdle Pwedge is getting all abused and censored. I, personally, will be out there on the Fourth shouting "UNDER ZEUS" or, um... any suggestions?

[ June 27, 2002: Message edited by: ashibaka ]

David Bowden · 06-27-2002, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by ashibaka:
Most likely there'll be a Pledge of Alliegance at my town's celebration, given that 70% of the United States thinks their poor widdle Pwedge is getting all abused and censored. I, personally, will be out there on the Fourth shouting "UNDER ZEUS" or, um... any suggestions?

I've thought about yelling "INDIVISIBLE!!" when everybody else mumbles "under God"...

06-27-2002, 04:15 PM

One nation under the opression of theocracy, you all suck, die christian scum, I will see you in hell.

But, that may be a little too long.

One of the last sane · 06-27-2002, 04:20 PM

I just told my kids to say "under guard" instead of "under God".

Nikolai · 06-27-2002, 04:21 PM

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I've thought about yelling "INDIVISIBLE!!" when everybody else mumbles "under God"...

I would do that too... except history shows Christians tend to like lynchings and other such godly pleasures. Im glad im leaving to visit russia on fourth of july so I dont have to witness this madness.

Stephen Maturin · 06-27-2002, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by himynameisPwn:
But, that may be a little too long.

Maybe so, but it's got a nice ring to it.

Hedwig · 06-27-2002, 04:31 PM

Luckily the 4th around here is a low-key thing with just some fireworks and food that the whole town comes out for. I've never heard the Pledge spoken at the event.

chekmate · 06-27-2002, 04:35 PM

With all the hubbab being about Islam, terrorists, 9/11, etc. I think that you would get a good (read: apalled outrage) response if you were to say "One Nation, under (shout) ALLAH.

06-27-2002, 03:48 PM	#1
Atheist121 Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 292	I am the only one thinking... ...about how the 4th of July is going to be abused this year? Before it would have bee centered on being the first 4th of July after 9/11/2001. I still think it will, be the pledge will be specifically said in many ceremonies with "under God" probably shouted. I think this will be used with the 9/11 stuff to make it look like you need to be a theist, or worse a Christian, to be a good (read: patriotic) American. I am just paranoid, or does anyone else see this sort of thing happening next week?

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ashibaka Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cloudy Water Posts: 443	Most likely there'll be a Pledge of Alliegance at my town's celebration, given that 70% of the United States thinks their poor widdle Pwedge is getting all abused and censored. I, personally, will be out there on the Fourth shouting "UNDER ZEUS" or, um... any suggestions? [ June 27, 2002: Message edited by: ashibaka ]</p>

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06-27-2002, 03:54 PM	#2
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	I've never said the Pledge at my usual 4th of July celebration - picnic with fireworks, or hanging out with the cat at home. With the big win that the theocrats had in the voucher decision, the flap over the Pledge may be over sooner than we want.

06-27-2002, 04:15 PM	#5
himynameisPwn Guest Posts: n/a	One nation under the opression of theocracy, you all suck, die christian scum, I will see you in hell. But, that may be a little too long.

06-27-2002, 04:20 PM	#6
One of the last sane Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: hereabouts Posts: 734	I just told my kids to say "under guard" instead of "under God".

06-27-2002, 04:31 PM	#9
Hedwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,921	Luckily the 4th around here is a low-key thing with just some fireworks and food that the whole town comes out for. I've never heard the Pledge spoken at the event.

06-27-2002, 04:35 PM	#10
chekmate Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Downriver Detroit Posts: 1,961	With all the hubbab being about Islam, terrorists, 9/11, etc. I think that you would get a good (read: apalled outrage) response if you were to say "One Nation, under (shout) ALLAH.

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