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Just to let you know, since June 15th you should have been saying the Pledge to the Texas Flag with the new italicized wording:
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
Now prior to June 15th we apparently weren't one state under God. But we are now. The pledge says so. Get it right or The Man might come after you.
34 comments:
It's about damn time!
What is this thing called "Texas" that we are supposedly pledging allegiance to? Is it the land and all the roads and buildings? Is it Rick Perry? What exactly are we pledging our allegiance to? And if we're going to purposely invoke God in all this, how come we just don't pledge "allegiance to God" and skip the whole Texas part? After all, shall we not have any other gods before God? It seems silly. Why not, "I pledge allegiance to Boyd" or some other geography that would mean as much or even more to school kids as Texas would. And what if I'm not from here. Do I have to stand up with everyone else and betray my home state in order not to get a beating from a teacher?
Denney, what the hell does that mean? You approve of such an idiotic move by the legislature? Was there some problem that this solved?
Correct me if my Texas history is a little skimpy as I did not obtain my education here, but I thought that when the state of Texas joined the union it retained the right to separate into 5 individual states. Therefore, the pledge seems to conflict with this original condition (whether under God or not).
I was born and raised in Texas. Honor student, athlete, respectable working class family. All in all I guess kind of an average joe. I never knew there was a pledge. We never recited it. We just lived our lives and liked our state just fine. Then I left Texas for some years. I am back now, but folks, this ain't the same place it was back then. Sure, no place is, but it occurs to me the changes are for the worse and much more pronounced than say Oklahoma or Arkansas. This state has developed a nazi-like attitude in law enforcement/tax collection. That is to say the two have become one. Now we get an ineffective legislature shoving their god down our throats.
Of course I'll get responses from folks advising me to leave again. That too is unlike the Texas I grew up with. Has all this been the result of the influx of yankees (northerners)? Or are the Talibaptists simply hell-bent (pun intended)on control? Either way, this is not such a great state as it was.
I am completely appalled that no one on this blog knows that Texas is the only state in the US that can fly their flag next to the US flag because we are the only state in the union that was a Republic.
And yes I knew several months ago that the Texas pledge of allegiance had changed and I am very proud that it did. Anyone that has a problem with that needs to take I-35 North and go back to where they came from.
Anon @ 10:58, bravo. As a lifelong Texan, and a kid that attended private schools singing "Onward Christian Soldiers" every morning, I was surprised to hear the recitation of the Texas pledge a few years ago. As in, "Huh? We have one?"
The change, in my opinion, is a good one. Good in that it seems to reflect Texas' attitude and response to the liberal attack on the nation's "in God we trust" clause.
Great! I'll sleep so much better now.
10:58PM i did not know that.interresting.thank you
9:11 i was born and raise in texas also but we are not alone have you ever been to NY are CA this is still a better place to live.
10:58 - Just because someone didn't post that information (Texas flag can fly equal to US flag), doesn't mean no one knew that. I, for one, did; I'm sure others did too. So no need to be "completely appalled." Chill.
9:11 - You correctly predicted some response.
I have lived in Texas all my life & I love Texas, BUT, I agree with you on how it has changed. I don't want to leave Texas, but I also do not want to stay silent while the "talibaptist" (that's funny) force all this stuff down our throats. Sam Houston would not approve either.
(I know, I know, his last wife was a Baptist & "saved" him every now & then from his native American ways, his drinking & his incredibly interesting nature, but I'm not sure that was an improvement.)
Anon 9:11: Interesting timing on your outstanding comment. =)
Please stay! Let's work to straighten Texas out and get it back to the great state it once was.
Anon 10:58: I didn't come from anywhere north of I-35. I was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and I have a problem with it. I'm not going anywhere at the suggestion from a bully such as yourself. In fact, your attitude just gives me more resolve. You are only 25%!
10:58: Oh, please. Every single one of us (at least, those of us who went to school in TX) knew that Fun Fact about the Texas flag. Save your "appalled," OK? Know-it-all.
Love, the Liberal Texan Now Living in California
Gleetampax, You are now where you belong amongst all the other lettuce heads.
9:11 Sounds as though you've had trouble with law enforcement, trouble paying your taxes, and don't like Baptists. Maybe you should consider going back to wherever you lived since Texas is so bad now. On second thought, why not move to the Middle East, then Texas and your Talibaptists may not look so bad after all?
i am a faithful reader of barry blog and all his wisdom and knowlege and good taste in women.but i have never seen this hate and discontent {morron}on it before.must be the heat.PS keep the good work BARRY.
Dingy the Neo-conservative-Knut-Nazi-"you don't need no stink'in Liberty"-Reicht thinking "Rush is as close to "God" as anyone on earth at this time-Phuque everyone that does not have Dingy's views-Kill them if they are Liberal-those no good Liberals-to hell with those damn-no good Liberals-Dingy knows By God Dingy is Right and God wants him to stay Right and it is About Time Texas Got On the God (damn) wagon and endorsed God in the State Pledge Under God Because It's About Damn Time according to-Krane to git rid of all those false religions and know for sure that denngy Krane is the only one and is sanctioned by President George W. Bush who is practically the Brother Of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.
But what's so bad about pledging allegiance to something and then blinding following it good or bad?
10:28 PM
I know of absolutely no one in the world who would infer that I am a Nazi. I have many liberal ideas myself, so I would never damn them to hell. Actually, Rush is too "right wing" for me. I actually admire a well thought out progressive idea that benefits all the people, not a minority... I am a conservative, not a Republican, Democrat, Independent or Hypocrite.
If you don't want to pledge allegance to Texas, then don't do it. If you don't want the Texas Pledge of Allegance to state "one state under God" become pollitically active on the issue or move to Maryland. If you don't believe in God, let me know so I can pray for you (I mean this most sincerely). If you want to settle this like a man, email me at seven_._eleven@hotmail.com and I will glad to oblige you. You can call me all the names you want to my face. I don't care who your daddy is...
Don't Mess With Texas!
Long live Dingy!
One Nation Under God
Just like Iran.
llah be praised!!!
Let's go kill some infidels after we pray...
You people whooping and yeehawing declaring it is the RIGHTEOUS thing to pledge allegiance to Texas and the Texas flag had bloody well not hiss and spit about the Mexicans who pledge allegiance to a flag other than "Old Glory."
Neither you nor anyone else could make me, even at gunpoint, pledge allegiance to ANY flag other than that of the United States of America.
As for you people who are offended about pledging to "one nation under GOD", you had best pack a lunch and supper, actually you will need to pack a trainload of MREs because you have a LONG fight ahead of you.
I personally believe the first 1/2 of the first sentence of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ; "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," clearly makes unconstitutional the reference to "God" on/for/by anything pertaining to the United States Government and/or any State within or protectorate of the United States. I think MOST of you are familiar with or at the very least are vaguely aware of who is Thomas Jefferson. In 1779 while Governor of Virginia and prior to becoming the Third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson wrote "The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom" granting all people the freedom OF religion.
"[N]o man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer, on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities."
Though I do indeed believe that ALL religions are stinking piles of the bile spewed by old men with agendas. Hold on! Before any of you start flinging feces please be aware that you would be hard pressed to find ANYONE with a deeper more abiding faith in GOD than little old me. Thus, I personally do not have a problem with items, songs, slogans and the like pertaining to the United States mentioning ”GOD”. However, I do believe it is unethical and a violation of the original intent of the United States Constitution that the U.S. does indeed force upon those who do not worship or believe in “GOD” to support and pledge their fealty to “GOD.”
No doubt I lost a few of you throughout that wee bit of history but perhaps those who did manage to wade through the text will consider why some people feel the way they do and recognize that even the man who crafted much of original documents and provided clear documentation of his original intent of what was suppose to be FREEDOM within the United States, foresaw that not everyone would be comfortable or feel free if THE GOVERNMENT forced upon them a religious belief system to which they could not or did not wish to adhere.
I realize none of us is Thomas Jefferson but I would hope that many of us would aspire to his level of OBJECTIVITY.
Incidentally, as a side note you might be interested in knowing, Benjamin Franklin gave an impassioned speech encouraging ALL States to UNANIMOUSLY ratify the Constitution and he was a life long, hardcore ATHIEST. Think about that the next time you see a $100 note. I feel confident asserting that Ben would be none too pleased with what has happened with regard to the current interpretation of people being free OF religion.
The U.S. government continually cramming God down the throats of unwilling U.S. citizens makes the United State's appear bloody hypocritical with regard to the U.S. government's stance against Muslim nations cramming Allah down the throats of the citizens of Muslim nations.
Mzchief, How in the hell does reciting a pledge and using the word God mean that congress is making law?
To 8:06...
You probably were stoned or just slept in on the day your Civics/Government class discussed how a citizen's idea, in this case The Knights of Columbus (a fraternal Catholic organization) in 1952 thought the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance would be made better by adding the words "under God", becomes a bill to ultimately become a LAW. In this case the bill was signed into LAW on Flag Day 1954 by then President Eisenhower. Incidentally, the U.S. Pledge Allegiance was first used in public schools in 1892 WITHOUT the words "under God" for 62 years until a handful of Catholics thought they could make it better. Hence, the U.S. Congress endorsed and enabled a religious organization to force God onto ALL citizens of the United States.
Since your education is lacking in the understanding of the most basic purpose of the U.S. Congress you really should watch this entire video.
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Mzchief,
I don't consider the statement "one nation under God" a religous declaration. It does not declare Christianity although it may inferred.
This statement does not call for "a specific set of beliefs" or "practices" or "following" or "faith". No conviction is necessary when stating it, nor does it make anyone promise to adhere to any ethical conduct.
It's a matter of interpretation. Personally, I believe religion is the worst thing that ever happened to Christianity. Ninety-five percent of our ancestors came to America in search of religious freedom; hence the reason for separation of church and state.
Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson were very smart men. They were men of action and greatness. They were not perfect; nor were they right 100% of the time. Both of these men did, on occasion, exhibit unethical behavior (which would be considered felonies today). The next time I see a $100 note, I'll look at Ben's picture, knowing all the while he's painfully screaming "God forgive me!"
Since your vast education and life experiences have afforded you the incite you share with so many of us that are righteous zealots; I ask you to be tolerant of us due to our ignorance. It's great you use fact to back up your position, thanks for the lessons.
Kindest personal regards,
Denney Crane
Isn't it ironic how much our country progressed/blessed after that statement was added to the pledge...
To denney crane...
Would you feel the same if the phrase was "one Nation under Buddha" or "one Nation under Vishnu" or any other random deity? The fact the U.S. Congress passed a LAW at the behest of a Catholic organization that directly speaks to the Christian faith without consideration of those citizens who may not be Christian or even those citizens who do not believe there is a religious deity called God does indeed indicate that the U.S. Congress violated the first 1/2 of the first sentence of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The problem I have with the U.S. Congress habitually violating with impunity the First Amendment is the continued PRETENSE that they have not. As I have stated, I PERSONALLY do not have a problem with the U.S. invoking the name of God but I do indeed have a problem with the hypocracy of the U.S. in attempting to pretend that the U.S. does not foster the Christian religion's agenda.
Do not delude yourself into believing that the U.S. has made progress because of having in 1954 included "one Nation under God" in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. Keep in mind that Muslims and Jews also pray to the SAME God as do Christians and also use the name "God" in many of their laws and slogans. However, Israel and Muslim nations do not pretend that their societies permit freedom OF/FROM religion.
Obviously, I constantly make allowances for people who are stupid, ignorant, narrow minded, selfish, self absorbed and/or intolerant.
Just a word of caution to you about being eager to claim the title of "righteous zealot" because of the fact it puts you in the EXACT category as the Muslim zealots who are currently responsible for much of the world's terrorism. In the interest of freedom and fairness, to make allowances for one type of zealot it would be necessary to make allowances for all other types of zealots.
MZ
I didn't write the comment deleted above this post. I don't feel you are attacking me, and I know that I am not attacking you.
Ask a Budhist who Budha is...he will tell you that he is God... as will Hindus say the same of Vishnu. Or even better yet, ask them if they are not God. There are so many names for God it is astounding...
I delude myself of nothing our government does. If it's not about votes, money or power; it doesn't happen in the legislative branch of our government.
Although I may be stupid, ignorant, narrow minded, selfish, self absorbed and/or intolerant, I am not a righteous zealot. I mentioned it in my post because after being called a Nazi, I figured this was next... I was just trying to get ahead of the namecallers.
Although unintelligent and factless, I will never abandon my belief that God has blessed our nation beyond all others over the last 2000 years. I will also continue to assert that as our nation disgards Him, publically and privately, He will allow tragedy and destruction on us; just as He did His chosen people before Christ.
I don't base any of this on fact. I believe this is what has happened to all civilizations since the beginning of time. But this information comes from a book many consider fiction, the Holy Bible.
Thank you for your tolerance and many allowances...
DC
The mad cow is causing my priopism to flare...
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